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Buenrostro Massieu

lines on the record: 360
first: 2021-06-07
most recent: 2023-12-07
sittings or episodes: 69
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“Measures must urgently be taken to protect the rights of migrants and refugees. Work must also be done jointly with civil society to ensure that women and young people play their rightful role in Libya’s political life.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“In addition, Mexico underscores the importance of more information being available about the specific contribution of the United Nations component of the ceasefire monitoring mechanism. We hope that future reports of the Secretariat will contain more information about the results achieved. Turning to the economic situation, Mexico condemns the actions that have been taken to boycott the exploitation and sale of Libyan oil. That boycott is unjustifiable, because the irresponsible behaviour of a few is depriving the Libyan people of resources that are essential to financing basic services and to address the difficult humanitarian situation prevailing in the country. Finally, my country urges the Libyan authorities to ensure the protection of the rights of the most vulnerable groups in the conflict.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“In the area of security, we deplore the violent clashes that have been seen over the last few weeks on the outskirts of Tripoli, and we call on all factions to fully respect the ceasefire agreement. Those events show how urgent it is to move towards the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of armed groups and to respect the arms embargo. As Mexico has said on prior occasions, so long as weapons are widely available, certain actors will opt for violence over political dialogue. We welcome the resumption of the work of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission and urge it to take concrete steps forward in coordination with the region aimed at the withdrawal of foreign fighters. We would recall that the action plan on that issue was agreed in Geneva last October; to date, we have not seen any concrete steps forward.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“Mexico encourages and supports the United Nations in the process of political facilitation and of promoting the inclusion of those Libyan stakeholders that are genuinely willing to resolve the problems that have hindered the elections process since December last year. In the current context, we see a clear need to strengthen the United Nations Support Mission in Libya through robust leadership and a substantial mandate, in line with the challenges that the country is facing. We acknowledge the efforts of the Secretary-General to attain those goals, and we call on members of the Council to be guided by a constructive approach to the strengthening of the Mission.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Buenrostro Massieu (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I, too, would like to thank Under-Secretary- General DiCarlo for her briefing. Mexico deplores the fact that the political process in Libya continues to be weakened by the lack of a genuine compromise on the holding of the elections. The situation has simply become unsustainable. We note a concerning contradiction between the legitimate desire of almost 3 million Libyan citizens and the attitude of political groups, which, putting their individual interests above the collective interests, have resorted to all kinds of tactics to delay and obstruct the transition. We hope that the leaders of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State will shoulder their historic responsibility and reach agreements on the outstanding issues during their meeting in Geneva.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate my Government’s support for the work of the United Nations on the ground and to thank Ms. Lyons for her years of service as Head of the Mission. We trust that the messages from the Council, from regional organizations such as the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and from those who have direct dialogue with the Taliban will elicit the response we are waiting for.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“Fifthly, in March, we collectively decided that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General would implement their mandate in close consultation with all Afghan political actors and stakeholders, as well as the relevant authorities. Such interactions are a critical element, and we therefore hope that UNAMA will be granted direct access to those with decision-making power, especially regarding the regrettable measures preventing girls’ access to the classroom and establishing many restrictions on women. We advocate for creating synergies among the sectors that should be involved in addressing the multiple challenges facing Afghanistan.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“Fourthly, my country has made its views clear regarding the fact that humanitarian aid cannot be subordinated or made conditional based on political considerations. We said that when the Council decided to create a humanitarian exemption in December through resolution 2615 (2021), and we stand by that today. However, with the increasing levels of food insecurity, unrestricted and non-discriminatory humanitarian access to Afghanistan is essential. In the face of the withdrawal of international funding as a result of the actions of the Taliban, it is more urgent than ever to create sustainable sources of employment and livelihoods. Here the question arises as to how the Afghan economy will ever recover if half of its workforce cannot work.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“The dismantling of institutions, a dysfunctional justice delivery system, restrictions on women in public life and a lack of representation of other ethnic groups in key Government positions simply do not correspond to the aspirations of the Afghan people. Thirdly, Mexico firmly believes that dialogue is the best option to support the Afghan people. The Security Council also expects to see concrete results. At a minimum, there should be a substantial shift towards a system of participation and inclusive governance within a transparent political-legal framework that regulates State activities and daily life in Afghanistan, as well as access to justice mechanisms that reflect international obligations and commitments.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“First, the fragile optimism of some members of the international community about the possibility of interacting on the basis of trust has eroded. In the past 10 months, there has been an effort to wipe women off the map and to exclude minorities, while the fight against terrorism has been weak, to say the least. While it is frustrating to reiterate calls for promises to be respected and fulfilled, the Security Council can and must shine a light on certain issues and must therefore insist on them. Secondly, the willingness and ability of the international community to support Afghanistan also depend on who is in power and whether they are committed to their people.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Buenrostro Massieu (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to begin by expressing our condolences for the loss of life and damage caused by the earthquake in Afghanistan yesterday. We are also grateful for the ongoing efforts of the United Nations and the rest of the international community. Regrettably, that tragic event is only one of the many obstacles from which the country is already suffering, including the humanitarian situation, an economic collapse, an uptick in terrorist attacks and the human rights crisis. Bearing in mind what was said by Mr. Alakbarov and Mr. Griffiths and recognizing the presence of Ms. Hakim and Ms. Royan, whom I thank for their valuable briefings and whose messages have been heeded, I will focus my statement on the following five points.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“In addition to political dialogue, providing justice must play a central role in ensuring that those guilty of atrocities are punished and that the victims of the conflict obtain reparations. The opening of the first trial of the Special Criminal Court and the first session of the Bangui Court of Appeal represent considerable progress in that area. Mexico believes that the much-needed national reconciliation requires effective and efficient transitional justice mechanisms that would break the cycle of violence. Finally, Mexico welcomes the elimination of the death penalty in the Central African Republic. The death penalty is an irreparable breach of human rights, and that is why we must work towards its universal abolition.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“We believe that the region can play an important role in opening channels of communication with the groups linked to the Coalition des patriotes pour le changement to bring them back to the negotiating table. Regional support is also key to the implementation and monitoring of the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation programme. We therefore urge the Central African Republic’s regional partners to get active in ensuring funding for this programme beyond 2023. In this context, Mexico calls for regional initiatives to be coordinated with the existing implementation and monitoring bodies of the Political Agreement in order to avoid duplication and achieve optimal results. Fourthly, the military response is insufficient to putting an end to the violence.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“We welcome the support provided by MINUSCA and United Nations agencies to that end, and we urge the authorities to redouble their efforts in this regard. We call for progress in the full operationalization of the National Commission to Combat the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons. It would also be advisable to take advantage of the cooperation and assistance mechanisms provided for in the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction. Thirdly, Mexico welcomes the regional mobilization to facilitate the republican dialogue and revitalize the Political Agreement, particularly through the Luanda road map.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“Secondly, we have listened to the position of the Central African Government and the subregional bodies on the arms embargo, and we express our openness to discussing alternatives that would allow us to respond effectively to illicit arms trafficking. As long as arms are widely available, some actors will prefer the path of violence to political dialogue. We are also concerned about the detection of anti-personnel mines, a sign that the flow of weapons into the Central African Republic is continuing and diversifying, with increasingly lethal and indiscriminate effects on the civilian population. We believe that the cooperation of the international community remains necessary for the authorities to equip themselves with a weapons and ammunition management system that meets security standards commensurate with the challenge.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“We also welcome the efforts of the new Special Representative and the Central African Government to create a new dynamic that will enable the Mission to carry out its mandate and effectively support the State in key tasks for bringing peace to the country, in particular the protection of the civilian population. We consider that the establishment of the coordination mechanism in relation to implementing the status-of-forces agreement should serve to guarantee the free movement of MINUSCA and facilitate communication between the Mission and the authorities. Mexico reiterates that violations of the agreement are unacceptable, as they limit the effectiveness of the Mission and put its personnel at risk.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Buenrostro Massieu (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Special Representative Valentine Rugwabiza, whom I wish every success in her new assignment, as well as Ms. Ekomo, the representative of civil society, for their briefings. I also welcome the delegation from the Central African Republic this morning. Having listened to the briefings, among which various achievements and pending challenges for the stabilization of the Central African Republic were enumerated, I would like to focus on four specific issues. First, Mexico appreciates the progress that has been made in terms of coordination between the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and the national authorities.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“We note that those projects have already benefited more than 319,000 people directly, and even more people indirectly, and we encourage their continued implementation. It is encouraging to see that, as part of such projects, the health, education and disarmament sectors are being prioritized. In conclusion, Mexico calls on all members of the Council to put the humanitarian needs of the population — which has already found itself in increasingly extreme situations after 11 years of conflict — first in the upcoming negotiations. The least we can do is to preserve the consensus that was achieved last year with resolution 2585 (2021). As the Secretary-General has said, that constitutes a moral and humanitarian imperative.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“We emphasize that humanitarian crossings between lines of conflict continue to advance in compliance with resolution 2585 (2021). The fifth convoy, completed last week, is proof of that. It is important, however, to continue consolidating that entry route, which is merely complementary to the cross-border crossing. It is clear that Bab Al-Hawa remains a vital entry route for humanitarian aid and other supplies. For that reason, Mexico considers it essential that the authorization of the crossing be renewed for 12 months. With regard to other components of resolution 2585 (2021), my country recognizes the increased focus that the humanitarian response has lent to enhancing early- recovery projects.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“We must be clear and direct: the volume and scope of cross-border operations by Bab Al-Hawa cannot be replaced at this time. Let us recall that, during the period covered by resolution 2585 (2021), approximately 800 trucks carrying humanitarian aid enter via the crossing per month, benefiting more than 2.4 million people. To give one example, that cross-border crossing is crucial to mitigate the effects of growing food needs. Simply put, 1.8 million people receive food and nutritional assistance that way. The upward trend in food insecurity is, without a doubt, extremely worrisome, especially given the consequences of malnutrition for children and women. In the light of that reality, it is essential to maintain and increase humanitarian access. Reducing it would lead only to even more adverse and probably irreversible consequences.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Buenrostro Massieu (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the Secretary General, Under- Secretary-General Griffiths and Mr. Iyad Agha for their briefings. I also welcome the delegations of Syria, Iran and Türkiye to this meeting. The opportunity to hear updates on the situation in Syria is particularly relevant in view of the upcoming expiration of the Bab Al-Hawa cross-border mechanism’s authorization to operate. Mexico has stated on multiple occasions that the humanitarian needs of the Syrian population should be the guiding theme of our discussions on the issue in the Security Council, without any politicization. The latest report of the Secretary-General on the subject (S/2022/492) and this afternoon’s briefings confirm the difficult circumstances that the majority of Syrians continue to endure.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“My country urges regional partners to continue to contribute to raising all the necessary funds. As time goes on, both the risk of a spill and the operational costs will increase. We urge the international community to redouble efforts to prevent a humanitarian and environmental catastrophe.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“It is essential to allocate funds and specific funding for such programmes, which are often the first to be cut due to scarce resources, as well as to mainstream mental health services in inter-agency response mechanisms. Mexico condemns the use of landmines, which have killed and maimed thousands of civilians over the past seven years, causing lifelong disabilities and severely affecting Yemeni children. In that regard, we acknowledge the work of humanitarian and civil society organizations in mine clearance, as well as their efforts to raise awareness and care for victims. More assistance and resources need to be provided to support those efforts. While we welcome progress on the FSO SAFER tanker, we are concerned that the necessary resources have not yet been marshalled.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“Hostilities and the collapse of the economy have exacerbated vulnerabilities, with nearly three quarters of the population requiring humanitarian assistance and the number of people in famine-like conditions now standing at 160,000. Greater efforts are needed to ensure humanitarian access to all those in need, including ensuring the freedom of movement and the security of those who are part of the humanitarian operation. Persons with disabilities are disproportionately affected by the conflict and the humanitarian crisis. All the challenges faced by civilians in this conflict are compounded by disability. In parallel, the traumatic experience of seven years of armed conflict has led to a mental health crisis affecting a significant part of the population. Psychosocial support is virtually non-existent.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“It is particularly important to make progress on that issue because the opening of access to Taiz will help to alleviate the humanitarian situation suffered by the population since 2016. The recent developments represent a crucial opportunity to launch a political process leading to a lasting peace in Yemen, and neither the parties nor the international community can therefore miss this opportunity to make progress in resolving the conflict. We commend the Special Envoy’s ongoing consultations with various sectors, including civil society, women, academics and economic actors. We also welcome his recent visit to Sana’a and urge the parties, particularly Ansar Allah, to keep the channels of communication open. We are concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian situation.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Buenrostro Massieu (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Special Envoy Grundberg, Ms. Ghada Mudawi, Acting Director of the Operations and Advocacy Division of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, and Ms. Azal Al-Salafi for their briefings. Mexico welcomes the extension of the truce for two more months. We recognize the efforts made by all parties, as well as the support of regional partners such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and Oman. We also commend the mediation efforts of Mr. Grundberg and reiterate our full support for his good offices in that process. We also take note of the talks to reach an agreement on the opening of the roads around Taiz, and urge the parties to continue to cooperate fully with the Special Envoy.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“We will be watching for the results of the upcoming visit to Ukraine this month. Women have taken on a fundamental role since the beginning of the Russian invasion, and we must ensure that they can participate fully and on an equal footing in decision-making and in the negotiations that represent a pathway to putting an end to the war in Ukraine. Once again, Mexico calls for an immediate ceasefire to end this tragedy.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“The medium and long-term consequences of the war for the health of the entire population, and especially for women victims and survivors of sexual violence, are very worrying. It is urgent that we ensure that they have unhindered access to sexual and reproductive health services and also mental health services, which are critical in such times. We welcome the signing of the Framework of Cooperation between the United Nations and the Government of Ukraine on preventing and responding to conflict-related sexual violence. We trust that it will serve as a pillar for prevention and deterrence. The United Nations system should continue to gather evidence, disaggregated data and gender-sensitive analysis on sexual and gender- based violence and work in coordination with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“We must prioritize investigations into alleged war crimes, crimes against humanity and other violations of international humanitarian law so that the perpetrators are brought to justice and the crimes do not go unpunished. Mexico is closely following the ongoing investigation by the Office of the Prosecutor, the International Criminal Court and the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine initiated by the Human Rights Council. We recognize the importance of the coordination of the Protection Cluster led by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and we will follow with special attention the important work of the sexual and gender-based violence sub-cluster led by the United Nations Population Fund.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“A short time ago (see S/PV.9052) we heard High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet refer in the Security Council to cases of rape of women in areas under Russian control, although she also reported that there were incidents of sexual violence committed by both sides. What is truly deplorable is that the reports seem to indicate that incidents of sexual violence against women and girls are on the rise. Stigma, social conventions, stereotypes faced by victims and limited mechanisms for reporting such incidents make it difficult to report and fully investigate those crimes. The reports of Ukrainian women being raped and subsequently murdered, which Special Representative of the Secretary-General Patten shared with us following her recent visit to the region, are extremely disturbing.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Buenrostro Massieu (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Special Representative Patten, Ms. Karbowska and Ms. Rollins Westin for their briefings. I also welcome the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, to today’s meeting. The testimonies we heard today reveal another dimension to the tragic consequences of the invasion of Ukraine for the civilian population. According to the information available to us, 90 per cent of the people who have left the country are women and children, and 60 per cent of the internally displaced persons are also women, which makes it clear that this conflict has an inescapable gender component. The vulnerable situation of all those women and children increases the risk of trafficking, including for sexual exploitation, as we heard this morning.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“The current instability has allowed armed groups of all affiliations to continue to abuse migrants and asylum seekers with impunity, intimidate activists and limit the civic space with detrimental consequences for the participation of women and young people. My country, Mexico, urges the authorities to prioritize accountability for human rights violations and abuses in order to break the cycle of impunity and end the suffering of civilians.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“Mexico believes it urgent, as a first step, that the Secretary-General appoint his Special Representative to head the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and take an active role in seeking a way out of the current political impasse. We regret that the prolonged lack of stable UNSMIL leadership is hampering the implementation of the recommendations of the independent strategic review. On the security front, the recent armed clashes in Tripoli remind us that an escalation of the conflict can occur at any time. It is therefore essential that the 5+5 Joint Military Commission fully resume its functions and make progress on the outstanding tasks, particularly the implementation of the plan for the withdrawal of mercenaries and foreign fighters and the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“In the circumstances, the existence of two Governments claiming to control the country poses a threat to the stability of Libya and the region as a whole, a threat that the Council must take seriously. The experience of recent years has shown that any political arrangement leading to the formation of a Government without the endorsement of the popular vote will be limited by questions surrounding its legitimacy. The irregularities in decision-making in the House of Representatives, as reflected in the Secretary- General’s report (S/2022/409), also mean that this space for popular representation has so far failed to offer a viable alternative. The Council must therefore use all the instruments at its disposal to meet the expectations of the almost 3 million Libyans who registered to vote last December.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Buenrostro Massieu (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo and Ambassador Tirumurti for their briefings. Mexico welcomes the progress made in Cairo during the latest round of talks facilitated by Ms. Stephanie Williams between the High Council of State and the House of Representatives. We are aware, however, that it has not yet been possible to reach agreement on fundamental issues related to the reactivation of the electoral process, such as the eligibility criteria for candidates and the sequence of legislative and presidential elections. It is worrying that with less than a month to go before the end of the transitional period envisaged by the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, there is no clarity on the course of action to be taken to preserve the political process.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“Finally, we reaffirm the importance of coordination between UNSOM, ATMIS and the United Nations Support Office in Somalia in carrying out their mandates. Their presence on the ground and coordinated work should contribute to moving the country towards greater security, social and political stability and sustainable peace.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source
“Climate change also increases the threat of insecurity, exacerbating tensions and competition between communities for resources, which in turn gives Al-Shabaab scope to exploit these conditions and consolidate their dominance. In this regard, we find it important that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) continues to consider the adverse implications of climate change in Somalia. We also recognize UNSOM’s essential role in other areas, such as strategic advice to Somali authorities, coordination of support from international partners, electoral support and its efforts for women’s empowerment. Mexico looks forward to UNSOM’s strategic review to see how the Mission can continue to support Somalia.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source
“We call on the new Somali authorities to accelerate the full implementation of their commitments to ending these violations and to take steps to ensure that perpetrators are held accountable. Mexico reiterates the need to address the grave humanitarian situation in Somalia. It is truly worrying that from January 2022 to date, the number of people facing food shortages has increased from 2 million to 6 million. Like the rest of the countries in the Horn of Africa, Somalia is being affected by the worst drought in 40 years, which is aggravating the humanitarian situation in the country, increasing the risk of localized famine and causing large-scale displacement.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source
“In this regard, Mexico calls on all political actors to work together in good faith in order to implement agreements for the benefit of the population. My country condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks perpetrated by Al-Shabaab. Mexico expresses its great concern that the group continues to generate sufficient income to sustain its insurgency through extortion, control of agriculture and illicit trafficking in arms and explosives. It is urgent to put an end to this terrorist group’s access to financial services and to exercise effective controls over arms transfers and ensure the effectiveness of the embargo. We also express our deep concern about the high levels of sexual and gender-based violence and grave violations against children in Somalia.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source
“However, we regret that the target of 30 percent of seats held by women in parliament has not been reached and that the number of women elected to the House of the People is less than the number achieved in 2016. The selection of officials for the new Administration remains ongoing. We hope that women will be adequately represented in the Government and that elected women parliamentarians will participate meaningfully in decision-making. Mexico urges the new Government of Somalia to prioritize peace and dialogue and to spare no effort to ensure the well-being of the Somali people. The multiple challenges facing Somalia call for learning from past mistakes and avoiding friction among the main federal authorities and fostering collaboration with federal member states.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Buenrostro Massieu (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Special Representative Swan and Special Representative Madeira for their briefings, and we welcome the delegation of Somalia to today’s meeting. Mexico congratulates the people and the Government of Somalia on the conclusion of peaceful presidential elections held on 15 May, as well as Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on his election as the tenth president of Somalia. We recognize the critical role of the members of parliament, the presidential election organizing committee and the Somali security forces, as well as the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), throughout the election process. We applaud the election of Mrs. Saadia Yasin Haji Samatar as the first female Deputy Speaker of the House of the People in the history of Somalia.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source
“Mexico commends Iraq’s diplomatic activism aimed at tightening regional cooperation in water management. We also take note of the progress made in terms of cases of missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals. Finally, we reiterate our delegation’s readiness to work constructively to renew the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“My delegation recognizes the improvement in the humanitarian situation in Iraq; however, challenges remain. It is pivotal to increase the Government’s investment in quality basic services, especially given the current circumstances, in which international financing is becoming scarce and the risk of food insecurity is increasing. Turning to other matters, it is our hope that other States will follow Iraq’s example in the repatriation and relocation of families from the Al-Hol camp. The assistance of United Nations agencies and humanitarian organizations, working in coordination with the Iraqi Government, is key to finding long-term solutions for those families and for internally displaced persons, especially with regard to expediting identification documents.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“Mexico urges the political forces to come to an agreement that would make it possible to establish an inclusive Government. A united and responsible leadership is vital to making progress in strengthening institutional capacity and the reforms that the country needs. We also take note of the participation of women in the elections, and we hope that that will also be reflected in the distribution of the ministerial portfolios. We also commend the good offices of the Special Representative in post-electoral dialogues and between the federal and regional Governments of Kurdistan. Along those lines, we call on both Baghdad and Erbil to resolve, in the constitutional framework, their differences and address the dispute resulting from the legislation on oil and gas management.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“Mexico would also note its concern at the misuse of the invocation of Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations in the context of combating terrorism. Echoing other speakers, my country condemns the 13 March attack on Erbil, and we await the early publication of the results of the investigations. Another cause for concern is the security situation in Sinjar. We call for the full implementation of the 2020 agreements. The people of that region have been the victims of numerous attacks, and it is therefore necessary to strengthen coordination between Baghdad and Erbil so as to put an end to the violence in that area and foster social and economic recovery. Turning to the political track, it is regrettable that more than seven months after the elections there is still no Government in place.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Buenrostro Massieu (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I should like to thank Special Representative Hennis-Plasschaert and Ms. Edwar for their briefings. I should also like to welcome the delegation of Iraq to the Council. This afternoon I will address three issues relating to the situation in Iraq: security, the strengthening of institutions and economic recovery, and the humanitarian dimension. First, the almost 70 attacks recorded between February and April attributed to the Islamic State are a source of great concern. We acknowledge the efforts of the members of the global coalition against the Islamic State in support of Iraq and would recall that counter-terrorism activities must always be carried out in keeping with the norms of international law, international humanitarian law and international human rights law.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“Given that that attention to new risks related to biological weapons has grown since the beginning of the pandemic and given the allegations that we have repeatedly heard, on which the United Nations has reiterated several times that it has no information, it is important that all international mechanisms aimed at preventing the proliferation of such weapons by non-State actors should definitely be strengthened. We hope that as a result of the extensive review of resolution 1540 (2004) that is currently under way, we will be able to agree on measures to strengthen controls, especially with regard to dual-use materials, equipment and technology. I will conclude my remarks by calling on the Council to prioritize putting an end to the hostilities in Ukraine and the suffering of its people.”
2022-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9033 (2022) · source
“We hope that at the next Review Conference it can be used as a framework for promoting effective means of strengthening the prohibition regime for biological weapons and that in the near future we will be able to provide the Convention with a verification mechanism. Mexico firmly believes in safeguarding the peaceful uses of bioresearch while also preventing the risks of proliferation stemming from dual-use materials. That is why we firmly believe in promoting every possible synergy among the Biological Weapons Convention, export-control regimes such as the Australia Group, the World Health Organization, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Organization for Animal Health in order to develop comprehensive and coherent public policies.”
2022-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9033 (2022) · source
“Its article V clearly establishes that all States parties undertake to consult one another and to cooperate in solving any problems which may arise and that such consultations and cooperation may also be undertaken through appropriate international procedures within the framework of the United Nations and in accordance with its Charter. We should therefore avail ourselves of those provisions. The submission of annual reports is also an important confidence-building measure that can provide certainty as to activities in the area of biological materials. Unfortunately, the Convention does not yet have a verification mechanism, as is the case with the Chemical Weapons Convention.”
2022-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9033 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Buenrostro Massieu (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I wish to state that Mexico extends its deepest condolences to the Government and the people of the United Arab Emirates on the passing of its President. May he rest in peace. I wish to thank Mr. Markram for his briefing. We take note of the fact that the United Nations has reiterated that it has no knowledge of the existence of any biological weapons programmes in Ukraine. In keeping with my country’s long-standing conviction against all weapons of mass destruction, Mexico categorically opposes any activity related to biological weapons. As rightly stated in the Biological Weapons Convention, the use of such weapons would be repugnant to the conscience of humankind. The Convention is a treaty that is key to the disarmament regime.”
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