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Berruga

lines on the record: 65
first: 2004-01-20
most recent: 2006-07-21
sittings or episodes: 9
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“Without a definitive disarming of the irregular forces that operate in Lebanon, there can be no guarantee of peace and stability, either within Lebanon or outside. Mexico reiterates its support for resolution 46 1559 (2004) as the best formula to guarantee the sovereignty and full independence of a stable and prosperous Lebanon that can live in peace with its neighbours. Mexico also expresses its very deep concern at the very serious humanitarian situation of the population in Gaza. We make an urgent appeal to start implementing the measures proposed yesterday by the Secretary-General.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493Resumption1 (2006) · source
“This international force should have a broad mandate and, if necessary, should gradually replace the UNIFIL. We also support the Secretary-General's proposal for implementing resolution 1680 (2006) with regard to a definitive delimitation of international borders between Lebanon and its neighbours, Syria and Israel, including the question of the Shaba'a farms. Once these urgent issues are resolved, the international community should monitor the compliance with resolution 1559 (2004) with regard to the disarmament of irregular forces operating in Lebanon. The United Nations should have a plan and a calendar for the definitive disarming of those forces, and, if necessary, the Security Council should provide the means to guarantee complying with this process.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493Resumption1 (2006) · source
“The efficacy of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), as the Secretary-General himself has said, has been questioned on repeated occasions. In this context, the just and lasting solution to this conflict means guaranteeing the full sovereignty of the Government and the legitimate military forces of Lebanon in the south of its territory, along the Blue Line. This demand of the international community is already in resolution 1559 (2004). However, the Lebanese Government has not had the means necessary to implement it. In this context, the proposal to create an international force, preferably under the auspices of the United Nations, is particularly relevant. In cooperation with Lebanese authorities, it would guarantee security and stability in the south of the country.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493Resumption1 (2006) · source
“However, we think that the most urgent thing at this moment is to move from the stage of recrimination to that of action, in the Security Council as well as on behalf of the international community. Yesterday, the Secretary-General presented the elements for a draft resolution of this organ. The immediate actions that are necessary are evident: the creation of humanitarian corridors, such as those approved this morning by Israel, which should be broad enough to reach the north of Lebanon, and freeing of Israeli hostages. But this situation cannot be resolved with a simple ceasefire or intermediate steps such as those I have mentioned. Since the unilateral withdrawal by Israel in 2000, in compliance with Security Council resolution 425 (1978), it has not been possible to stabilize the situation along the Blue Line.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Mr. Berruga (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): The Government of Mexico has already made a statement on the conflict between Lebanon and Israel. However, we would like to once again state our condemnation of the provocation by Lebanese irregular forces that precipitated this crisis and of the disproportionate use of force that has caused destruction of fundamental civilian infrastructure and more than 500 civilian casualties in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. As the Secretary-General has said, the actions of Hizbollah, although put forward as a defence of Palestinian and Lebanese interests, in fact serve neither of the two. Quite the contrary, it makes a whole nation a hostage.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493Resumption1 (2006) · source
“For that reason, we are gratified by the meaningful progress achieved in the context of the 2005 world summit and we are prepared to continue the discussion on implementation within the General Assembly, as the Assembly is the best forum to promote codification and further development.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“We are talking about violent rapes and abuse, sexual exploitation and violence against women and the forced recruitment of children. Such acts must no longer be viewed with indifference by the international community. Mexico is convinced, therefore, that once peaceful solutions have been exhausted - and acting exclusively under the authority of the Security Council - the international community must take all measures that are necessary to protect civilians from genocide and crimes against humanity including - among others - serious violations of international law, human rights and international humanitarian law.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“Similarly, Mexico has defended and supported the creation of channels to make it possible to offer safe and unrestricted access for humanitarian organizations to suffering populations. Resolution 1502 (2003) is a step forward in the creation of a framework of protection for such organizations, as it contains a new regime of sanctions to be applied to parties to a conflict that resort to violence against humanitarian personnel. We hope to create a greater awareness of the fact that breaching the security of those organizations makes conflicts worse and violates respect for human rights and the basic rights of the civilian population. When we speak of the civilian victims of armed conflicts, including refugees and internally displaced persons, we are mainly and essentially speaking of women, children and older people.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“We must be certain that the agencies and programmes of the United Nations, as well as the relevant regional organs, are given mandates that promote the adoption of measures to properly implement international law and that they be backed by political and financial resources that would make it possible for them to work closely with States. Experience has taught us that the identification of vulnerable populations is initially carried out by humanitarian organizations in the field. For that reason, when Mexico was a member of the Security Council, we promoted expanded communication between the Council and non-governmental organizations in the field, in order to find better ways of working together to protect vulnerable populations.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“To that extent, the linkage between the protection of civilians and the dispensation of justice is of vital importance. International and national efforts must be accompanied by measures, in accordance with national legislation and international law, to bring to justice those responsible for violations of international humanitarian law. The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a fundamental tool for eradicating the culture of impunity, including cases of sexual exploitation and deliberate attacks on humanitarian personnel. The existence of the Court should be not only an incentive to strengthen national legal systems, but also an efficient mechanism to deal with crimes when national judicial structures have disappeared as a result of conflict. For that reason, Mexico recently ratified the Rome Statute.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“It is also imperative that the Security Council, as well as regional organs that are competent in the area of peace and security, take measures to compel the parties to conflicts to conduct hostilities in a manner respecting humanitarian standards, and to facilitate the delivery of assistance to the civil population whenever it is affected. Similarly, when hostilities are suspended, disarmament and the reintegration of armed groups within society - in addition to the establishment of mechanisms for accountability and the search for and identification of the victims of forced disappearances- are indispensable prerequisites for repairing the fabric of society. Civilians are the victims of conflicts, not only during conflicts but also afterwards.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“For instance, the military command and control of armed groups and dissident forces has broken down to such an extent that identifying the parties to a conflict has become extremely complex, adding to the difficulty of achieving any implementation of the rules of armed conflict. As a consequence, violence has reached further afield, making the civilian population - formerly a collateral victim - the main target. That gives us an idea of the scope of the challenges before us. For that reason, the implementation of international agreements on the topic is becoming increasingly urgent. Making those agreements operational is the shared responsibility of all - Governments, international organizations and civil society.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“Mr. Berruga (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): First, I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Jan Egeland and the Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross for their presentations and thank the presidency of the Council for the timely invitation to attend this meeting. The protection of civilians is a growing challenge in the implementation of international law, human rights law and international humanitarian law. This is a timely debate, both in terms of taking stock of progress achieved since the adoption of resolution 1265 (1999), and in terms of identifying the measures required to improve the level of protection of civilians in armed conflict. Over the past 10 years, we have seen a marked increase in the number of armed conflicts with an unprecedented degree of violence and cruelty.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“But we still need new instruments and strategies to enable us effectively and completely to eradicate the illicit manufacture of and traffic in small arms and light weapons. We hope that this meeting will prompt the undertaking of commitments that have been postponed for too long.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“Mexico expressed this concern during the 2001 United Nations Conference on the illicit trade in small arms. My country believes that a discussion of this matter at the international level would enable States to share their experiences in effectively controlling civilian ownership of weapons. Mexico attaches great importance to the work of the Security Council on this matter. We believe that it should join with other United Nations organs and relevant regional, subregional and international bodies in working to implement the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects. It is clear from the report of the Secretary- General that the international community, in particular the Security Council, has taken steps that demonstrate its commitment to tackle this problem.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“The main manufacturers and exporters must be subject to precise rules that would prevent the transfer of small arms and light weapons that could be diverted onto the illegal track or that could fall into the hands of criminal gangs and those who violate international law. Such provisions would have to be applied with no negative impact on lawful transfers that enable countries to exercise their legitimate right to self-defence, as set out in Article 51 of the Charter. One of the several measures that we consider important is ensuring that all lawful arms transfers to be accompanied by end-users certificates, in accordance with the Secretary-General's recommendation 9. Another matter of particular importance for my country is the need to regulate the possession by civilians of small arms and light weapons.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“We believe such interaction to be essential in taking a comprehensive approach to dealing with this phenomenon. Mexico believes that we should focus more closely on the issue of brokers. They are referred to in passing in the Programme of Action, but their activities must be subject to strict controls. The most recent estimates show that brokers play a critical role in the trade in small arms and light weapons. The lack of attention paid to illegal actions by such individuals derives to a large extent from gaps in national and international regulation. My country therefore believes that one fundamental element in controlling the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons would be to negotiate a legal instrument regulating the transfer of such arms.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“He highlights the fact that the Working Group has now started negotiating an instrument to enable States to trace illicit small arms and light weapons in a timely and reliable way. During the Working Group's recent second session the Mexican delegation reiterated its belief that a legally binding instrument is needed, not simply to ensure that it is effective as we move towards our goal, but also because that would set a positive precedent for later negotiations on other issues relating to small arms and light weapons in the United Nations. The Secretary-General also refers to the need to redouble efforts to apply other recommendations, such as increasing interaction in this area between the Security Council and the General Assembly.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“Accordingly, my country is party to the Inter-American Convention Against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives and other Related Materials, adopted by the Organization of American States in 1997. Mexico is also party to the Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. In reviewing the progress made in implementing the 12 recommendations mentioned in the presidential statement of October 2002 (S/PRST/2002/30), the Secretary-General describes various activities undertaken in this area.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“The illicit manufacture of and trafficking in small arms and light weapons is a multidimensional problem. It encourages organized crime; it promotes a culture of violence; it prolongs and worsens conflicts that take an unacceptable number of civilian victims, primarily women and children. Thus a comprehensive strategy is needed to control and eradicate that situation. It is necessary to join efforts in combating the illicit trafficking in and production of small arms and light weapons, and the producing and exporting countries must recognize that they have a primary responsibility. Mexico participates in all regional and international efforts to eliminate the illicit trade in and manufacture of small arms and light weapons.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“Mr. Berruga (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Mr. President, my delegation would like to thank you for convening this public meeting, and we would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report to the Council on the ways it could help resolve the matter of illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons. I would also like to express our appreciation to the Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs, Mr. Nobuyasu Abe, for introducing the report to us. Since 1999, in parallel with the preparatory process for the Conference to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, which was held in July 2001, the Security Council has been engaged in taking up the issue of proliferation of such arms, particularly in the context of conflict situations that are on its agenda.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“Likewise, it has been agreed to create the Gerard Pierre Charles chair at the State University of Haiti in recognition of the work of that distinguished intellectual and politician of Haiti who lived in Mexico for more than 20 years. To date, those have been Mexico's most relevant contributions to the pacification and stabilization of Haiti.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source
“In the area of the reconstruction of highways, Mexico committed itself to study contributing to financing the reconstruction of sections of the highway between Saint-Marc and Gonai'ves. In the area of reforestation, the Secretariat of the Environment of Mexico and the Ministry of Environment of Haiti signed a preliminary agreement on cooperation on two specific projects: the ongoing evaluation of natural resources in the arid ecosystem of north-west Haiti and the administration of La Visite National Park. In the educational realm, Mexico has offered a package of 40 scholarships for high school students who wish to study in our country beginning in the 2005 school year.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source
“The modalities for cooperation include capacity-building and assessments in areas such as agriculture, drinking water, training in HIV/AIDS prevention and medical attention, diplomatic training, drainage engineering and the production and quality-control of seeds. At the subregional level, Mexico is exploring various areas of cooperation within the Group of Three, comprising Mexico, Venezuela and Colombia, and within the Rio Group. Finally, at the bilateral level, last October, Mexican officials, including our Under-Secretary of Foreign Affairs for Latin America and the Caribbean, made a working visit to Haiti to evaluate possible areas of cooperation. The following were identified.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Representatives of electoral organizations from the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Panama and Venezuela also participated. As well, the Institute has named two Mexican officials to participate in the OAS Special Mission in Haiti. In the second quarter of 2005, Mexico will make a voluntary contribution of $20,000 to the OAS Special Mission. In the framework of the last July's donors conference for Haiti organized by the Inter-American Development Bank, Mexico pledged $40,000 worth of cooperation in the technical-scientific and cultural- educational areas; those resources will be used to facilitate the movement of experts and technicians between the two countries.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source
“During its stay, the team of medical specialists carried out many surgical operations and gave medical assistance to more than 1,000 persons. In the regional context, we note Mexico's cooperation in electoral assistance through the Federal Electoral Institute of Mexico. In response to the request of the Organization of American States (OAS), the Electoral Institute is currently providing technical support in the organization, administration and development of the process for the elections to take place in Haiti this year. To that end, from 22 to 27 November, the members of the Haitian Provisional Electoral Council participated in an international workshop in Mexico on electoral administration organized with the support of the United Nations Development Programme and the OAS.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Boniface Alexandre, and we sent 1,012 tons of aid, in particular food and medicines. On 5 June, Mexico sent 19 tons of food and medicine in response to the crisis caused by the heavy rains that devastated Haitian communities along the border with the Dominican Republic. On 11 and 12 October, the Government of Mexico sent to Haiti two Hercules C-130 aeroplanes of the Mexican air force with 25 tons of aid to alleviate the damage caused by Tropical Storm Jeanne. That assistance included a group of 16 experts, medical material, various kinds of equipment and food. Finally, on 17 November, a Mexican navy ship arrived at Port-au- Prince transporting specialized medical personnel and civilian engineers as well as a helicopter and an ambulance.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source
“For that reason, the initiatives taken in the framework of the United Nations, the Organization of American States, other regional groupings and financial organizations should be coordinated with the Caribbean countries. In the various forums and mechanisms concerned with the Haitian crisis, Mexico will continue to offer its support, especially in the reconstruction of the country's civilian institutions. As well, we will continue to provide timely humanitarian assistance as we have been doing so far. Allow me to give a brief account of the actions of cooperation taken by Mexico at the bilateral and regional levels. During 2004, the Government of Mexico sent emergency humanitarian aid to Haiti on four occasions. In April, Mexico responded to the appeal of the interim President, Mr.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source
“We believe that the priority for 2005 should be to promote political dialogue among all groups of actors in Haiti, without exclusion, with a view to preparing and holding the local and presidential elections, which should be participatory, representative and legitimate. At the same time, it is necessary to maintain a medium- and long-term plan for the reconstruction of solid institutions for Haitian society, especially in the areas of justice administration and prosecution, human rights, the fight against poverty, the creation of infrastructure and the development of high-quality health, education and other services. The participation and support of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in the resolution of the Haitian crisis are fundamental.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Moreover, we express our firmest support for the activities of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), whose principal civil and military component is of Latin American origin. In particular, Mexico expresses its support for the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti and Head of MINUSTAH, Ambassador Juan Gabriel Valdes. Mexico agrees with Secretary-General Kofi Annan that the international community's commitments towards Haiti should be of a comprehensive and long-term nature, with the goal of resolving the structural problems that that brotherly country continues to face.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Mr. Berruga (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, allow me to wish all success to Argentina as it begins its mandate on the Security Council and assumes the presidency for the month of January. The question of Haiti has particular relevance in the foreign policy of Mexico. For that reason, my Government considers this debate, wisely convened by the Argentine presidency, to be a good opportunity to share some of the guiding ideas of our policy on that Caribbean country. Mexico supports the efforts of the international community, in particular those of our continent, to restore peace and security in Haiti and to reconstruct its democratic institutions.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Nevertheless, States parties to the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols have to assume their responsibility to respect and to ensure respect for international humanitarian law. In this regard, the use of meetings of States parties, planned in article 7 of Additional Protocol I, should be encouraged as a mechanism for guaranteeing full compliance with the inviolable norms that are the essence of international humanitarian law.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“That concern pushed Mexico to submit to the Security Council resolution 1502 (2003) on the protection of humanitarian personnel, which was adopted unanimously. By its paragraph 6, the Council "[requests] the Secretary-General to address in all his country-specific situation reports, the issue of the safety and security of humanitarian personnel and United Nations and its associated personnel, including specific acts of violence against such personnel, remedial actions taken to prevent similar incidents and actions taken to identify and hold accountable those who commit such acts, and to explore and propose additional ways and means to enhance the safety and security of such personnel".”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Bearing that in mind, my country has promoted the adoption of a General Assembly resolution on the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the fight against terrorism. Denying or blocking the delivery of humanitarian assistance to civilians and persons not involved in combat constitutes a war crime under the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols. Access by humanitarian personnel to people in need of assistance, in particular the most vulnerable, such as refugees and displaced persons, must be guaranteed. We are concerned by the growing tendency to undervalue humanitarian principles and to deliberately attack humanitarian workers. The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court has already classified such acts as war crimes.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We call upon the Secretary-General and the directors of the programmes and agencies that provide humanitarian assistance to comply fully with those special measures and to adopt further strong measures to put an end those practices and to punish those responsible. States must bring to justice those responsible for grave violations of international law, in particular international humanitarian law. The International Criminal Court has a fundamental role to play, always fully adhering to the principle of complementarity that gives priority to national jurisdictions. States have an obligation to respond firmly to terrorist acts, but they have to do so based on the values upheld by the United Nations Charter.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“In addition, Mexico reiterates the importance of a greater exchange among the principal organs of the Organization, particularly the General Assembly and the Security Council, as well as linking the distinct tasks of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the World Food Programme and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. We welcomed the issuance of the Secretary- General's bulletin on "Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse" (ST/SGB/ZOOS/ 13) as a positive measure. Nevertheless, to our great concern, cases of abuse are still occurring.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“It is imperative to formulate strategies to promote the inclusion of humanitarian issues in the political agenda and to implement national legislation granting a framework of legal protection for civilians in violent situations. It is equally important to ensure unconditional respect for common article 3 of the four Geneva Conventions, which relates to the protection of civilians in armed conflicts not of an international character, as well as the parallel struggle to eliminate weapons trafficking and the use of anti-personnel mines.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“With that in mind, a seminar on the protection of civilians in armed conflict for the Latin American region was held from 16 to 18 March 2004 in Mexico. Experts from the region analysed issues such as the protection of civilians in complex emergencies, the role of various parties in protecting civilians, challenges in protecting civilians in complex situations, strengthening the protection of civilians during the transition from conflict to peace and the creation of a culture of protection. Like many other regions, Latin America is affected by domestic armed conflicts or by violent situations which do not qualify as armed conflicts. In both situations, civilians are the targets of indiscriminate attacks and are very vulnerable. This is why the State's capacity to establish preventive mechanisms is fundamental.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“In this regard, we reaffirm the following: first, the Geneva Conventions are fully valid and must be complied with under all circumstances, and the Martens Clause has become obligatory, as established by the International Court of Justice; secondly, civilians do not constitute a legitimate target; thirdly, deliberate attacks directed against them cannot be tolerated; and fourthly, parties to a conflict have to take all possible measures to limit the suffering of and damage to civilians. It is not enough for States to sign and ratify the conventions related to parties' obligations and civilians' rights contained in the normative body of international humanitarian law relative to conflict situations if they do not fully comply with the obligations they contain.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“My delegation notes with concern that civilians continue to be the most seriously affected sector in armed conflicts, and that in many cases they have represented a disproportionately high number of the dead and wounded; this could have and should have been avoided, as they do not take part in hostilities. Civilians have also been subjected to torture and other grave violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. Mexico reaffirms the need for the Security Council to send a clear, strong message to all parties to armed conflicts, whether or not they are regular armed groups as defined by the Additional Protocol II of the Geneva Conventions.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Mr. Berruga (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): In Mexico's View, the Security Council should strengthen actions aimed at protecting civilians in armed conflict in three main areas: first, conflict prevention; secondly, promoting a culture of respect for human rights and humanitarian norms; and thirdly, ending impunity by establishing or using mechanisms that ensure full compliance with the rule of law. In that regard, the report of the Secretary-General (S/2004/431) is an excellent contribution, enabling the Council to bear in mind the humanitarian aspect.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We require resolute commitments from States and, in order to achieve that, we need the wide participation and discussion of all actors. My delegation wishes to reaffirm Mexico's commitment to the international strategy to combat terrorism. We agree with the importance of addressing all problems associated with the draft resolution before us. In that regard, we consider very appropriate the comments and amendments presented by Brazil, which contain the elements necessary to make the course of action outlined in the initiative more effective. Finally, as we join efforts to combat terrorism, Mexico believes that we must bear in mind the challenges that my delegation has pointed out and, above all, the collegiate way in which the international community seeks to combat this scourge.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We feel that, in defining its mandate, we need to avoid duplicating the functions of other existing bodies, particularly the Counter-Terrorism Committee, whose functions already include the elimination of the supply of all kinds of weapons to terrorists. However, my delegation is concerned about the precedent that this draft resolution could set for the handling of other new issues on the world agenda. We are not only concerned about the proliferation of parallel regimes to those already established, using channels outside the norms of existing treaties, but also about the growing trend that the Security Council seeks to legislate, particularly with regard to issues that have their own regime of rights and obligations, even if incomplete when it comes to non-State actors.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Through the draft resolution before us, the Security Council, invoking Chapter VII of the Charter, wishes to impose on all States Members the obligation to adopt and implement effective laws to prevent non- State actors from manufacturing, acquiring, possessing, developing, transporting, transferring or using nuclear, chemical or biological weapons and their delivery systems. The proposed approach is based on an incomplete course of action, which will not necessarily lead to the conditions that are required to achieve the desired objective. Mexico is clear about its doubts regarding the possible establishment of a committee responsible for monitoring the implementation of the draft resolution.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We do not have the slightest guarantee that these groups would use weapons of mass destruction for exclusively political purposes. If they have access to them, there will always be the danger that they will use them. Undoubtedly, the best approach to dealing with the danger posed by weapons of mass destruction would be to embark on their complete elimination through multilaterally-negotiated disarmament agreements. That way, concern about proliferation among individuals, particularly terrorists, as well as among States, would be addressed.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“A terrorist attack using weapons of mass destruction would seriously alter coexistence in the world and seriously jeopardize international security and stability. Until now Governments alone have been able to produce weapons of mass destruction. If a terrorist group gained access to them, it would be because the weapons had been stockpiled by a Government institution, either military or scientific. Hence the strict control of arsenals and any means of distribution to terrorist individuals or groups must be a salient priority. Extremist groups are, by definition, beyond the control and the decision-making power of peace-loving States. Given that reality, the only effective recourse the international community has is to prevent and ensure that terrorists cannot gain access to this type of weapons.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Given the eagerness to generate a broad consensus, we hope that the sponsors will receive positively the comments made in this open debate, as well as the various proposals for amendment and strengthening that have been presented in connection with the draft resolution. There must be no doubt about the urgent need to take effective measures to tackle actors not covered by the instruments we have at present. Mexico believes that it is a matter of grave concern to humankind that extremist groups might gain access to nuclear, chemical or biological weapons. We have recently witnessed, with sadness, that terrorist groups have attacked with increasing brutality, greater frequency and greater indiscriminateness. In that context, concerted, resolute and effective action by the international community is needed.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Mr. Berruga (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation wishes to underscore the importance and the relevance of this public debate, as the participation of the entire international community is fundamentally important to the maintenance and strengthening of international peace and security. Mexico notes that the draft resolution seeks to remedy lacunae existing in the existing apparatus of multilateral legal instruments on disarmament and non- proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). At the same time, it stresses the need to find a way to address the threat inherent in the possibility of non- State actors, particularly terrorist groups, acquiring such weapons.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Mexico believes that this will not be sufficiently guaranteed if we rely solely on the proposed criterion of representativity of the principal legal systems. Fifthly, and lastly, the budgetary aspects of revitalization must be transparent and disseminated in a timely fashion to all of the members. In conclusion, it is clear that a resolution on the revitalization of the Committee will be limited to issues of administrative structure and that we will have to begin the discussion on whether or not it is necessary to adopt it under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.”
2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921Resumption1 (2004) · source
“First, in addition to the link with the High Commissioner for Human Rights, a human rights expert should be appointed to the Assessment and Technical Assistance Office. Secondly, we should also have an expert in the area of the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. Thirdly, the new Office should be an integral part of the structure of the Secretariat, under the competence of the Secretary-General with respect to the appointment of personnel. In that respect, we feel that it would be extremely positive if broad- based consultations could be held before we appoint an Executive Director. Fourthly, we believe that the appointment of staff and experts envisaged in the context of the revitalization should be based on regional representation criteria.”
2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921Resumption1 (2004) · source