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Berruga

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2004-01-20
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  1. “Along those same lines, we believe that the revitalization of the Committee will facilitate the implementation of Security Council resolution 1456 (2003) and of General Assembly resolution 58/187, entitled "Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the fight against terrorism", which, as the Council is aware, was promoted by Mexico and sponsored by a substantial number of States. Without minimizing any of the aforementioned considerations, Mexico believes that the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons requires priority attention. That reality has a devastating effect on the civilian population in various parts of the world, especially when terrorist acts are involved. In the light of these considerations, Mexico believes that revitalization should be based on the following criteria.”

    2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921Resumption1 (2004) · source

  2. “Our experience inside and outside the Committee has convinced us that the fight against terrorism cannot be effective, nor can it enjoy the necessary cooperation of the international community, if we do not develop transparent mechanisms that guarantee observance of the Charter of the United Nations and in particular the protection of human rights. Mexico has stressed the importance of strengthening the link between the machinery established for the protection of human rights and that designed to combat terrorism. For that reason, we are pleased to see that the proposal considers making the Assessment and Technical Assistance Office the link with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and with other competent bodies, including special rapporteurs.”

    2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921Resumption1 (2004) · source

  3. “My delegation has participated in this process and has followed with interest and in a constructive spirit developments and proposals aimed at strengthening institutional mechanisms designed to increase the effectiveness of the United Nations in its fight against terrorism. In that context, we would like to express our gratitude for the intensive work done by the Counter- Terrorism Committee and in particular by its current Chairman, Ambassador Inocencio Arias, in submitting the document entitled "Proposal for the revitalization of the Counter-Terrorism Committee". We are pleased that the proposal takes as its reference point the strengthening of international cooperation and assistance to States within the framework of resolution 1373 (2001), without neglecting the principle of the sovereign consent of States.”

    2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921Resumption1 (2004) · source

  4. “Mr. Berruga (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, we would like to express our appreciation to you, Mr. President, for having convened this timely meeting. Let me stress that the delegation of Mexico endorses the statement just made by the Ambassador of Argentina on behalf of the Rio Group. Nevertheless, we would like to make a few observations and proposals in a national capacity. Meeting the challenges we face in the struggle against terrorism requires the coordinated and integrated action of States. It involves not only the Security Council but also the General Assembly and other organs of the multilateral system. Above all, it requires international cooperation in the broadest sense of the term.”

    2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921Resumption1 (2004) · source

  5. “We are sure that members of the Security Council will take into account the views that have been expressed this afternoon when it adopts a decision.”

    2004-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4917 (2004) · source

  6. “In this connection we call upon the Secretary-General to deploy the necessary media forces to ensure that the presidential statement is clearly heard by the entire Haitian society. Furthermore, we support the intention of the Secretary-General to name a Special Adviser for Haiti. The gravity of this crisis demands a study of the mandate and actions that could determine the Council's activities. In our opinion, the mandate should have five components: first, the protection of the civilian population; secondly, the distribution of humanitarian assistance; thirdly, to contribute to the restoration of order and the cessation of violence; fourthly, to assist in disarmament; and lastly, to guarantee any political agreements reached by the Haitian people.”

    2004-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4917 (2004) · source

  7. “We appeal to the opposition to reconsider, with a sense of responsibility and urgency, the offers of international mediation that have been put forward. Mexico emphasizes that it is important that there be a presidential statement at the conclusion of this debate. We consider that that statement should, in and of itself, be an initial tool to hasten and facilitate the immediate cessation of violence and the start of political negotiations. We trust that this message from the United Nations would be heeded by the Haitians so that order, security and institutional life can be restored without delay. It is still possible to reach a peaceful solution to the conflict.”

    2004-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4917 (2004) · source

  8. “In this connection my country is in contact with other Governments in the region and with the Group of Friends to study possible joint measures. In light of the gravity of the crisis and the possibility of a violent takeover, Mexico believes it necessary to consider confidence-building measures, to secure support from financial institutions and to weigh the dispatching of a multinational force, mandated by the United Nations, to contribute to the pacification of Haiti. We consider that a return to dialogue and negotiation acceptable to all actors is a matter of urgency to avoid further bloodshed and the spillover of the humanitarian crisis to neighbouring countries. We support a political solution that makes room for all opinions and forces in the country to promote national unity.”

    2004-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4917 (2004) · source

  9. “My country was an active promoter of this appeal from the regional organization, with the purpose of ensuring that it had the greatest possible resonance in the Security Council. On the basis of that continental consensus, and in light of the gravity of the Haitian crisis, Mexico reiterates its support for the mediation initiative by CARICOM. countries and also expresses its sternest condemnation of violence and calls for its immediate cessation. The two priorities in the current situation are absolute respect for human rights and facilitating the work of international agencies involved in humanitarian assistance and protection of the civilian population. Mexico reiterates its solidarity with the Haitian people.”

    2004-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4917 (2004) · source

  10. “Mr. Berruga (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I wish to thank the President of the Security Council, Ambassador Wang, for having convened this open meeting to consider the situation in Haiti. We have listened attentively and with much appreciation to the statements made by the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Jamaica and Bahamas, who shared with us the View of the member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in the search for a peaceful solution to the crisis besetting that fraternal country. To those expressions we can add the continental appeal set out this morning by the Organization of American States (OAS), urging the Security Council of the United Nations to take the necessary and appropriate steps to restore peace to Haiti and security to the people.”

    2004-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4917 (2004) · source

  11. “It can also adopt measures to promote compliance with international law and international humanitarian law, in particular relating to children in armed conflicts, and put an end to impunity for those who continue to recruit children in violation of these provisions. At the same time, we must recognize the progress achieved by parties that have committed to put an end to the recruitment and the use of children in conflicts and to take all required measures to alleviate the suffering of children. Without a doubt, under the leadership of the Chilean delegation, we are sure these types of issues will be undertaken.”

    2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898Resumption1 (2004) · source

  12. “There are, however, conflicts under consideration by the Council in which the necessary attention to this issue has been lacking. In compliance with resolution 1460 (2003), the Secretary-General could include, in his reports to the Council on conflict situations, a separate section on the use of minors, which might perhaps point to those responsible. Such an analysis should include the repercussions of the illicit exploitation of natural resources, trafficking in small arms and light weapons and the use of anti-personnel landmines. In Mexico's opinion, the Council has an important part to play. As determined by resolution 1460 (2003), it can contact the parties to the conflict when missions are being carried out in the field and can support the Secretary-General in the dialogues he may undertake.”

    2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898Resumption1 (2004) · source

  13. “The complexity of the issue of children and armed conflicts is a challenge for the United Nations. It calls for a coordinated and effective response from several organs and entities in the system, bearing in mind their respective areas of competence. We must also create mechanisms for receiving contributions from civil society, which in many cases is a source of privileged and direct information on the situation of children in armed conflicts. My delegation is prepared to actively participate in the analysis of the evaluation prepared by the Office of Internal Oversight Services on the effectiveness of the United Nations system's response to the problem of children and armed conflict. There has undoubtedly been progress in the attention given by the Security Council to the question of children in armed conflict.”

    2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898Resumption1 (2004) · source

  14. “That is why we take note, with particular interest, of the recommendations contained in the Secretary-General's report (S/2003/1053). For my country, the protection and rehabilitation of children must be part of all peace negotiations and of the ensuing agreements. The demobilization of child soldiers should also be sought at every point during the conflict, as well as the adoption of special measures to prevent the resurgence of recruitment and any possible reprisals. Attention must also be focused on special needs, such as the concrete and specific needs of girls, in particular young fighters, as well as of disabled children. The support and commitment of the international community, in particular of donor countries, is indispensable in this regard for the success of our efforts for reintegration.”

    2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898Resumption1 (2004) · source

  15. “Mr. Berruga (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to publicly pay tribute to the initiative taken by Chile in organizing this open debate on a topic as sensitive and important as this - children and armed conflict. I would also like to thank, on behalf of my country, the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Otunnu, for his report on children and armed conflict, prepared in compliance with Council resolution 1460 (2003), in the negotiations for which my delegation actively participated. At the time, Mexico insisted on the importance of taking advantage of the experience acquired during peace negotiations and on the inclusion of child protection advisors in peacekeeping operations and in the programmes being implemented on demobilization, disarmament, reintegration and rehabilitation.”

    2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898Resumption1 (2004) · source