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Alday Gonzalez

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2014-03-24
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2016-02-23
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  1. “Finally, I would like to reiterate the commitment of Mexico to the efforts of the international community to counter the spread of violent extremism. Human rights violations and violations of international humanitarian law committed by the so-called Islamic State are intolerable and unjustifiable. It is important for the international community to generate comprehensive preventive measures to promote tolerance, respect for human rights, the empowerment of the least represented groups and the promotion of development opportunities for the most affected communities.”

    2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source

  2. “We call for dialogue between the parties and the active mediation of the United Nations with a view to reaching a political solution, not a military one, that can allow us to reach a firm and lasting solution to the Yemeni conflict. Along similar lines, we are in favour of a political, peaceful negotiated solution to the Syrian conflict that guarantees respect for human rights and international humanitarian law. The gravity of the level of violence in that country and attacks against the population are unprecedented. We believe that the use of chemical weapons is not only a violation of international law, but also an unacceptable chapter in our contemporary history. Once again, we condemn the use of prohibited chemical weapons against civilians in Syria, by whomsoever and under any circumstances.”

    2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source

  3. “We call for the resumption of peace talks as soon as possible, and reiterate our commitment to a peaceful resolution of the conflict and our willingness to continue contributing to international efforts towards that goal. We take the opportunity of this open debate to also express our profound concern over the rapid deterioration of, and escalation of the crisis in, Yemen, which has not only led to violence against civilians but also turned into a severe humanitarian crisis owing to the failure to provide people with access to their basic needs in various parts of the country. I reiterate the concern expressed by several previous speakers at the unfortunate loss of civilian lives as a result of the violence.”

    2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source

  4. “We expect the new Government to reaffirm Israel's commitment to the two-State solution and that it take measures to promote the atmosphere needed to restart negotiations. We are also convinced that hatred and discrimination will never lead to peace. We echo the condemnations of all forms of racism, including anti-Semitic attacks or demonstrations, wherever they occur and whatever the pretext. The international community cannot remain a passive actor while the root causes of conflict persist. Mexico reiterates its call for the Security Council to fulfil its responsibilities under the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. Its involvement, support and leadership in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process is vital.”

    2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source

  5. “We advocate for the secure and ongoing implementation of the tripartite mechanism established to monitor the entry of people and supplies into Gaza, ensuring both attention to the basic needs of the Palestinian people and the security of Israel. My delegation reiterates its support for a comprehensive solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on the recognition of the right of existence of the State of Israel and the establishment of a politically and economically viable Palestinian State and which allows for coexistence in peace and security within secure borders and internationally recognized. Mexico believes that Israeli settlements on Palestinian territory are a violation ofinternational law, and therefore constitute one of the main obstacles to reaching a peaceful solution to the conflict.”

    2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source

  6. “The loss of innocent lives in each of those crises and the violations of international law can no longer be the common denominator of a region that has contributed so much to modern civilization. Since the suspension of the latest round of peace talks between Palestine and Israel a year ago, we see a process of political decay between the parties and a worsening humanitarian situation for millions of Palestinians. The reconstruction and development of the Gaza Strip depends not only on a political process that reflects the will of the parties, but also the unrestricted access of humanitarian assistance pursuant to resolution 1860 (2009).”

    2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source

  7. “Mr. Alday Gonzalez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Jordan for convening and participating in today's open debate. A look at recent events in the Middle East serves to highlight the vital importance that Mexico gives diplomacy and dialogue as key tools for crafting long-term political solutions to conflicts that affect the region. The continuing humanitarian crisis in Syria, the deplorable Violence against civilians by extremist groups in several countries in the Middle East, the accelerating deterioration of the situation in Yemen and the stagnation of the peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians are a selective sample of the challenges the international community as a whole is facing in its attempts to achieve security, stability and higher levels of development in the region.”

    2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source

  8. “Member States must find sufficient political will to reassess and transform the way we operate, placing the individual at the centre of everything we do. None of our responsibilities is more important than ensuring that women, men and children around the world have the opportunity to better their lives and live in peace.”

    2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

  9. “We should discuss ideas and proposals for improving the entire selection process, starting with the nomination of candidates right through to establishing a more important and decisive role for the General Assembly. Mexico has historically advocated for the peaceful settlement of disputes and remains convinced that genuinely strengthening the Organization's role depends to a great degree on strengthening the enforcement of Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations. I reiterate my country's commitment to continuing to participate actively and constructively in the enforcement and full implementation of the purposes and principles set in the Charter. The seventieth anniversary of the Organization compels us to reflect on the opportunities ahead.”

    2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

  10. “Our goal should be to strengthen multilateralism, not avoid it. Mexico believes that the Charter's institutional arrangements cannot contradict the goals it promotes, and has therefore joined France in developing a code of conduct that would encourage restrictions on using the veto in situations involving war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide. We share the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency Group's conviction that greater inclusiveness and accountability in the Council will strengthen its efficiency and effectiveness. We welcome and support the sustained work done by its members to improve working methods. The election of the next Secretary-General presents a unique opportunity to strengthen transparency and accountability, and to achieve realistic and tangible reform around the time of the seventieth anniversary.”

    2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

  11. “Without comprehensive reform of its structure and working methods, the Security Council runs the risk of falling into irrelevance, exacerbating the problems we have to deal with and undermining the principles and purposes that sustain our collective security mechanism. Both in our national capacity and as a member of the Uniting for Consensus group, we are working to arrive at realistic and achievable commitments that address the paralysis that often prevents timely action on the part of the Security Council, while at the same time strengthening its democracy, legitimacy, transparency and accountability. Reform of the Security Council cannot be achieved by granting new privileges to a minority of States wishing to further their national interests to the detriment of the membership as a whole.”

    2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

  12. “We have a collective duty to strengthen prevention and cooperation mechanisms in order to support and assist Governments unable to meet their primary responsibility for protecting their peoples, and we should fight to create tight bonds between the responsibility to protect and preventive diplomacy. As a founding Member of the United Nations, Mexico considers it essential that we discuss, reach consensus on and implement reforms that reflect what we have learned over the past 70 years and, without undermining the guiding principles of the Organization, move towards a more transparent, democratic and effective structure.”

    2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

  13. “That is why we take the opportunity of this open debate to remind the permanent members of the Security Council of the need for them to accept the mandatory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice in order to encourage other States to strengthen their commitment to international justice. As several speakers who have preceded me have pointed out already, the current international scenario requires reflection, analysis and a discussion of the innovative mechanisms that are needed to improve the responsiveness and efficiency of the Organization. Mexico believes that every effort aimed at maintaining international peace and security and strengthening the responsibility to protect should be accompanied by the promotion, respect for and fulfilment of human rights and international humanitarian law.”

    2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

  14. “The effective prevention of armed conflicts requires also a collective effort to strengthen the rule of law both nationally and internationally. It is a prerequisite for ensuring the development and emergence of more just and inclusive societies. Development and the rule of law are two sides of the same coin. Given the fact that Latin America is the region that resorts most often to the International Court of Justice, it is clear that the Mexican State recognizes the fundamental role of the Court as well as that of the International Criminal Court in terms of strengthening of the rule of law.”

    2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

  15. “Observance of these principles has undoubtedly made it possible to avoid a new world war, but we are convinced that the maintenance of international peace and security requires all, not just some, Member States to work together in order to achieve these objectives with greater efficiency and effectiveness. The changing nature of armed conflicts and the new threats we are facing in the twenty-first century remind us daily of the relevance of the purposes and principles of the Charter and of our collective responsibility to respond to traditional threats and to the new challenges being posed by non-State actors, which, through atrocities one more cruel than the other, violate the basic norms of international law and threaten structurally human rights and the rule of law. Mexico believes that there can be no lasting peace without justice.”

    2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

  16. “Mr. Alday Gonzalez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): A quick look at the list of crises that the Council has dealt with this month alone shows clearly that despite our collective international achievements in terms of the maintenance of international peace and security, much remains for the United Nations to do in order to fulfil the mission that was entrusted to it 70 years ago. That is why we would like to thank the delegation of China for this opportunity to take the floor during this open debate on the challenges we face in terms of preserving succeeding generations from the scourge of war and, above all, to discuss the lessons learned and what actions can be taken in order to complete our work. Collective security is based on respect for the sovereignty and legal equality of States and the self- determination of peoples.”

    2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

  17. “Let us bring our common efforts to fruition and make Haiti another success story for the Council, for the Organization and particularly for the Haitian people.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

  18. “Mexico hopes that the MINUSTAH consolidation plan will lead to a successful transition process, with the ultimate departure of the Mission once it has met its objectives of maintaining stability and long- term development in Haiti. It is essential to sustain a gradual and planned approach to the reconfiguration of MINUSTAH in 2016, pursuant to resolution 2119 (2013). An abrupt, unplanned withdrawal of the Mission could generate a recurrence of the crisis and political instability of incalculable consequences. On behalf of my delegation, I recognize the efforts of the men and women deployed in MINUSTAH, who, in cooperation with the Haitian Government, are working to lay the foundations for a prosperous and peaceful Haiti. The legacy of the MINUSTAH is tangible. The country today is not what it was between 2004 to 2010.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

  19. “We will continue to promote actions in the priority areas of development cooperation, established with the Haitian Government, in agriculture, education, socioeconomic development, the environment, health and democracy. The distance covered in the past decade by Haiti and the international community reflects the progress made in the priority areas of stabilization, the MINUSTAH consolidation plan, and the professionalization of the Haitian National Police. As the Secretary-General notes, challenges remain to be addressed in order to ensure that the national authorities can progressively assume greater responsibility in establishing the rule of law and the preparation of the coming elections. It is essential that MINUSTAH enjoy the resources to address these challenges.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

  20. “Although the Secretary-General reports significant progress on the humanitarian front over the past year, we are concerned about the persistence of the high number of cases of cholera; this crisis has already claimed the lives of 8,500 persons. Mexico hopes that the implementation of the humanitarian action plan for Haiti in 2014 and the National Plan for the Elimination of Cholera in Haiti, with the support of the United Nations system and other international partners, will help to address the needs related to the epidemic and to reduced rates of infection. We are convinced that these efforts should be part ofa strategy that addresses poverty and development challenges simultaneously and strengthens food security, nutrition and disaster preparedness. Mexico is commited to that task.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

  21. “A peaceful transition of power as a result of free elections, coupled with the institutional strengthening of the Haitian Government, would be important to consolidating democracy in the country. It is crucial to maintain the support Haiti will need in this period so as to bring to fruition the efforts being made by the Haitians and the international community. My country has supported Haiti in strengthening and professionalizing its electoral institutions. At the request of the Electoral Council , the Mexican Federal Electoral Institute has provided technical assistance in various areas, and in the coming months will dispatch a mission to develop, jointly with the authorities of that country. a collaborative programme on electoral matters.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

  22. “It is clear that the strategy of addressing the challenges of security, development and human rights on parallel tracks, as has been pursued since 2004, has been decisive in the restoration of stability and reconstruction of Haiti. The Government of Mexico welcomes the positive assessment of the political process offered in the Secretary-General's latest report (S/2014/162), arising from the adoption of the electoral law and the beginning of direct dialogue between the executive branch, Parliament and the political parties. These agreements are essential to the ongoing creation of an enabling environment for the elections this year and presidential elections in 2015.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

  23. “Mr. Alday Gonzalez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation welcomes the convening of this debate at a decisive moment for the future of the Government and people of Haiti and for the definition of the United Nations presence in the country. Ten years following the establishment of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and four after the devastating earthquake that had tragic humanitarian, political and economic consequences in Haiti, we now see important advances in security, stability, political dialogue and the rule of law. This progress could not have been achieved without the presence MINUSTAH and the support of the United Nations and other international organizations.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source