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Bárcena Ibarra

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2023-09-20
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  1. “The immediate future will require openness, dialogue and a sense of genuine commitment, both from the parties involved and from the international community, to put an end to this war. Mexico reiterates its readiness to support that effort to achieve peace.”

    2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421Resumption1 (2023) · source

  2. “From the outset, Mexico, both in the Security Council and in the General Assembly, has unequivocally expressed its position and categorically condemned Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine, which runs counter to the Charter of the United Nations and international law. However, we are also convinced that international law and diplomacy offer the means to achieve a peaceful solution to the conflict. We are fully aware of that there will be hurdles along the way, and that a just and sustainable peace is not built on good intentions alone. However, it would be inconsistent not to try, as the United Nations, to draw up a road map for peace that is underpinned by the principles of international law.”

    2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421Resumption1 (2023) · source

  3. “In that regard, the Black Sea Grain Initiative and the memorandum of understanding signed with the Russian Federation on food and fertilizers played a crucial role in restoring trust and in stabilizing food markets and ensuring food security in many countries. Therefore, Mexico regrets the suspension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which will affect food security in particular in less developed countries. We welcome the mediation efforts of Türkiye and the steadfast determination expressed yesterday by Secretary- General António Guterres (see A/78/PV.4) to continue to seek a resumption of exports of grain and fertilizers from Ukraine and the Russian Federation.”

    2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421Resumption1 (2023) · source

  4. “With regard to multilateral action in resolving the conflict in Ukraine, a lasting peace will be achieved only if there is an end to the use of force and there is respect for the territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders. That is an absolute requirement. Various proposals for peace involving both parties have been put forward, including an initiative by Mexico, but so far there has not been the political will to engage in peace talks that take into account the absolute requirement I have mentioned. But we must continue to make efforts and create the conditions to promote trust.”

    2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421Resumption1 (2023) · source

  5. “Mexico recognizes and supports the work in Ukraine of the International Atomic Energy Agency and its Director General, Rafael Grossi, at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant. Mexico reaffirms the importance of respecting the seven pillars of technical and physical nuclear safety and security and the five principles for the protection of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, as established by the Agency. The proliferation of weapons not only exacerbates the conflict, but their wide availability, when the war comes to an end, could fuel myriad of criminal activities and, if other weapons get into the hands of non-State actors, it could lead to other violations of international law.”

    2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421Resumption1 (2023) · source

  6. “Therefore, Mexico condemns the use of explosive weapons in populated areas, as well as any use, by any actor and in any place, of cluster munitions and anti-personnel mines, which, because of their excessively harmful nature and indiscriminate effects, have been banned by international law. Mexico is deeply concerned about the nuclear rhetoric that has emerged in the context of this war. We unequivocally condemn any threat to use nuclear weapons — explicit or veiled — by any actor and under any circumstances, as contrary to international law and the Charter of the United Nations. We reiterate our concern about the serious radiological risk of military action in the vicinity of nuclear power plants.”

    2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421Resumption1 (2023) · source

  7. “Pending that, priority must be given to the protection of civilians, unhindered humanitarian access and respect for international law, including international humanitarian law and refugee law, in line with General Assembly resolution ES-11/2, on the humanitarian consequences of the aggression against Ukraine, sponsored by Mexico and France. I take this opportunity to recognize the ongoing committed work of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and humanitarian organizations on the ground, as well as the willingness and generosity of the countries that have welcomed those seeking refuge. Let there be no doubt: all States have an obligation to respect and ensure respect for international humanitarian law.”

    2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421Resumption1 (2023) · source

  8. “Ms. Bárcena Ibarra (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Mexico agrees with the premise of this debate, namely, that of upholding the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations through effective multilateralism in order to maintain peace and security in Ukraine. I will focus my presentation on three dimensions of the situation in Ukraine: the humanitarian imperative, the importance of multilateral action and the path to peace. The international community cannot accept the humanitarian consequences of the war in Ukraine, both for its people and for those in neighbouring countries and beyond. The war in Ukraine has already claimed hundreds of thousands of victims, combatants and civilians, disproportionately affecting women and children. An immediate cessation of hostilities is therefore urgent.”

    2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421Resumption1 (2023) · source