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De La Fuente Ramírez

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first: 2019-02-26
most recent: 2023-08-03
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“In conclusion, Mexico once again calls on all parties to conflicts to comply fully with the provisions of resolution 2417 (2018) — that is, to refrain from taking any action that could affect food production and distribution and from attacking objects that are vital to the survival of the civilian population, and to not lose sight of the fact that starvation as a tactic of war is an international crime that will not go unpunished.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“Half of the country’s population — 4.9 million people — requires food assistance. In Haiti, a series of varied but interconnected factors have led to that tragic situation. The economic recession, natural disasters, the harmful effects of climate change and a decline in agricultural production, which has been exacerbated by an increase in armed violence and a sustained lack of investment, have led to the country’s acute food emergency. We must acknowledge that the world’s food systems are interdependent. One armed conflict is capable of disrupting the entire food system. In that regard, Mexico hopes that the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which had had a positive impact on food prices and had consequently reduced food insecurity in the poorest countries, can be reinstated.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“It is unacceptable that, in a world of plenty, the number of people living in food insecurity is steadily increasing. In May last year, we spoke in the Council about the 193 million people who were food insecure (see S/PV.9036). Today, 258 million people are affected. That is a real tragedy. An increase of that magnitude in just one year should be cause for concern for all of us, without exception. Although the causes of food insecurity are multidimensional, armed conflicts are undeniably a decisive factor in exacerbating it. In specific cases, such as those faced by Burkina Faso, Haiti, Mali, the Sudan, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Somalia and South Sudan, the situations are critical, which demonstrates that protracted conflict almost inevitably leads to food insecurity. In our region, the most serious case is, unfortunately, Haiti.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Mexico thanks the United States for convening this open debate, which we hope will allow us to identify specific actions to strengthen food security systems around the world and prevent future famines. We are also grateful for the briefings we heard this morning. The joint and coordinated work of United Nations agencies is essential in order to effectively address and mitigate the growing impacts of the food security crisis. We therefore welcome the Secretary-General’s decision to appoint Ms. Ghelani as the focal point to prevent and respond in a timely manner to any threat of famine. Early-warning mechanisms are key in avoiding humanitarian catastrophes, but even more important is a timely and effective response in the face of such events.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“In that connection, accessible financing, capacity-building and technology transfer are essential. We reiterate our call for developed countries to comply with their climate finance commitments, including the new Loss and Damage Fund for harm done to the countries that are most vulnerable to climate change. My country believes that the Security Council’s efforts should consider the specific effects of climate change in conflict-prevention and conflict-management strategies. Avoiding those issues will only hinder the Council’s fulfilment of its mandate. In conclusion, we would like to assure the United Arab Emirates that Mexico will participate actively and constructively in the twenty-eighth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, to be held in Dubai.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source
“First, risk assessments for the effects of climate change should be incorporated into all Council reports in support of the work of both the Climate Security Mechanism and the Peacebuilding Commission. This is about strengthening the strategies of the United Nations system as a whole, for peacebuilding as well as for conflict prevention and mediation. Secondly, disaster risk reduction strategies and plans in special political missions and peacekeeping operations should be strengthened to ensure the availability of efficient and safe humanitarian assistance. Thirdly, emerging economies in particular require access to the means they need to meet the targets set out in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): The situations in the countries of the Sahel, and in Somalia and Haiti, are striking examples of how the adverse effects of climate change can multiply the risks of conflict by, among other things, increasing food insecurity and the vulnerability of populations to natural disasters. We are therefore grateful to the United Arab Emirates for convening this timely open debate, which will enable us to bring the unavoidable discussion on the effects of climate change on international peace and security up to date. Mexico believes that the threats posed by climate change should be systematically integrated into the Security Council’s agenda. In that regard, I would like to make three substantive comments.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We call on States that are not yet party to the ATT to commit to responsibly complying with strict precautionary standards in their transfers on the basis of objective criteria beyond their geostrategic interests or those of private companies, which sometimes engage in negligent practices with the acquiescence of States. We therefore reiterate that it is the responsibility of all States, particularly producer States, to strengthen the existing international frameworks to ensure effective control throughout the life cycle of arms and ammunition.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“Violating those embargoes means that more weapons become available in various situations and, as a result, the suffering of civilian populations increases. It contains provisions on the need for capacity-building and the provision of assistance, but it also promotes more collaborative action among States, including regional land, maritime and air cooperation. It supports and strengthens common frameworks such as the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects and other regional initiatives, strategies and action plans. All States parties to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) must comply with its provisions, particularly regarding the denial of transfers that would be in violation of the Treaty, as well as carrying put the rigorous risk analysis that it stipulates.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“On many occasions, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and organizations such as the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, as well as the Small Arms Survey, have also documented illicit transfers of a wide range of weapons in various regions. Mexico therefore believes that it is necessary to strengthen measures to effectively implement Security Council resolutions. At the end of 2021, my country sponsored resolution 2616 (2021) as a contribution to strengthening the tools at the Council’s disposal. We therefore welcome the fact that the concept note (see S/2023/243) for this open debate raises questions that, in our view, can be fully answered through the strict implementation of that resolution. Resolution 2616 (2021) particularly emphasizes respect for arms embargoes imposed by the Council.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the convening of today’s open debate. For Mexico, it is especially important that the Security Council continue to seriously analyse the negative consequences of arms trafficking and diversion, especially when they are the result of direct violations of embargoes and binding agreements. The reports of the Secretary-General and of the different panels of experts established by the Security Council itself show, in fact, that arms embargoes are constantly violated. One need only consult those concerning Libya or the Central African Republic, to mention but two.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“We therefore call on the international community and the United Nations system to avoid inertia and burnout with regard to the Haitian issue and urge Haitian leaders to shoulder their responsibility in creating the conditions necessary for stability in the genuine interests of the Haitian people. As this is the last statement on behalf of my country as an elected member of the Security Council and as co-penholder, together with the United States of America, on this dossier, I would like to say that Mexico will continue to follow closely developments in the situation in Haiti and will stand ready to continue cooperating with the Council and the authorities and the people of Haiti to the best of its ability.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“When he spoke specifically on the matter before the Council in November 2021, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said, “corruption is the main cause of inequality, poverty, frustration, violence, migration and serious social conflicts.” (S/PV.8900, p.6) As the first independent nation in Latin America and the Caribbean and an example of freedom, resistance and perseverance, Haiti must not be allowed to fall prey to petty political rivalries or geopolitical games of chess. Mexico will continue to urge that we must respond on multiple fronts to the Haitian crisis, and it will maintain its cooperation programmes with all Haitian institutions. But we must also explore new avenues of support as long as the measures that have been taken are insufficient.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“The domestic political work to be done must be done by the Haitians and the Haitians alone. Meeting the many needs of the Haitian people also, of course, involves acknowledging their social root causes — the legacy of colonialism, exclusion, abuses, human rights violations and environmental degradation, to name a few of the factors that must be considered. It is also imperative to end corruption.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“We are confident that, as the Sanctions Committee begins its work, supported by a newly appointed independent group of experts, measures will continue to be taken against those responsible for the violence and instability, including — I stress this point — those involved in arms trafficking. It is clear that sanctions alone will not bring about all the changes needed and that further action is required to support the Haitian people. We acknowledge that we must maintain a sense of urgency. But, at the same time, we must draw on lessons learned, as we must carefully determine the best way, or ways, to continue supporting Haiti. Concurrently, the main political actors in Haiti must also reach the minimum consensus with regard to the future of their own country.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“The assassination of President Moïse, the circumstances of which remain unclear, further exacerbated the existing violence that prevented and continue to prevent the holding of elections, while gangs have taken over key parts of the country and obstructed the delivery of humanitarian aid and basic goods. Those and many other factors led us to sponsor a resolution to target those criminals with sanctions. I underscore that they are not sanctions against the Haitian population. We have taken note that, following the adoption of resolution 2653 (2022), which was adopted unanimously, the new sanctions regime has begun to have an impact on the situation on the ground.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I am grateful for the briefings by Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, Special Representative of the Secretary-General Helen La Lime and Ambassador Biang, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022), concerning Haiti. We take note of the briefing by Mr. Ives and welcome the Foreign Ministers of Haiti and the Dominican Republic and the representative of Canada. When Mexico joined the Security Council in 2021, the focus was centred upon the holding of a constitutional referendum and elections.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“With this resolution, the Council expresses its support and acknowledgement to peacekeeping personnel for their invaluable work to carry out the Organization’s goals. Mental health is as important as physical health. Recognizing that here in the Council it to our credit, as it means recognizing the dignity and overall well- being that all of those who work for peace throughout the world are entitled.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9229 (2022) · source
“Unfortunately, mental health continues to carry stigma in many circumstances and, to date, has not been given the importance it merits, despite the fact that there is clear evidence that the rates of certain mental disorders, such as post-traumatic stress and others, are higher among personnel deployed in United Nations operations than in the general population. The resolution we just adopted has precisely the goal of giving due attention to the mental health of peacekeepers before, during and after their deployment. Mexico reiterates its thanks to the Members of the Council for unanimously adopting this resolution today, as well as to the more than 50 United Nations States Members that co-sponsored it.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9229 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Mexico welcomes the adoption of resolution 2668 (2022). As the main organ responsible for international peace and security, the Security Council has the power to deploy peacekeeping operations and establish special political missions. The personnel working in such missions act on behalf of the United Nations, in many cases in situations of violence and under great pressure. The complexity and intensity at which uniformed and civilian personnel perform their tasks can affect their physical and mental health. It is for that reason that we believe that the Council should give due importance not only to the physical well-being of those personnel, but also to their mental well-being — to their mental health.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9229 (2022) · source
“Therefore, we will continue to advocate for the promotion of the human rights of women and girls, while prioritizing their right to education. As we have heard, Afghanistan faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. The number of people in need of assistance has increased exponentially, and it is estimated that by 2023, that number will exceed 28 million. Mexico reiterates that humanitarian aid cannot be less important than political considerations. All humanitarian workers, including women, must be able to carry out their work expeditiously and safely. We trust that in March next year, when UNAMA’s mandate is renewed, the Mission will be able to continue working to promote human rights in a country in which, unfortunately, the institutions created to protect such rights have seemingly vanished.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9227 (2022) · source
“The risks associated with the illicit trafficking, stockpiling and diversion of small arms and light weapons, as well as ammunition and explosives in Afghanistan are also of concern. We commend the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for its important work on this and other complex and sensitive issues. Regrettably, the rise in gender-based violence is increasingly obvious in many of the situations considered by the Council. However, none is as tragic as that in Afghanistan. The decisions of the Taliban restrict the rights of women and girls and are aimed at erasing women and girls from public life. Mexico reiterates that the campaign to subjugate and subordinate women is simply unacceptable.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9227 (2022) · source
“As long as critics and dissidents continue to be excluded and oppressed, there is unlikely to be peace and stability in Afghanistan. We follow with concern decisions to reform the legal and judicial systems, which do not seem to be conducive to progress. We deplore the extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests, forced marriages and other human rights violations. What is needed is an impartial and independent judicial system. Afghanistan continues to be the scene of terrorist attacks against schools, places of worship and diplomatic missions, among others. We condemn those attacks in the strongest terms and reiterate our concern about the lack of results in combating terrorism. Cooperation with the countries of the region and the international community is essential to put an end to this scourge.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9227 (2022) · source
“The edicts being promulgated in Kabul indicate that this trend is very likely to continue. The international community has been clear in its call for the formation of a Government that includes women and minority representatives. Such calls have not been successful. We recognize the need for direct engagement with the Taliban. We believe in dialogue and preventive diplomacy, and we also believe that this should be realistic and patient, as the Secretary-General’s proposes in his report (S/2022/916). However, we are convinced that it cannot be ignored that, as time passes, so do the opportunities and aspirations of many people. The lack of cohesion and inclusiveness with which the Taliban has exercised power has led to increasing resistance from armed groups.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9227 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Special Representative Otunbayeva and Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths for their briefings, and we appreciate the thoughtful briefing by Ms. Mahbouba Seraj. As this is the last meeting on Afghanistan in which Mexico will participate as an elected member for this term, I would like to take stock of the past two years. Afghanistan bears witness to the fragility that characterizes some peacebuilding and peace consolidation processes. When we joined the Council in January 2021, hopes were pinned on the ongoing peace negotiations. The fall of Kabul put an end to aspirations for a more inclusive and representative country. Today the prevailing situation is one of outright deterioration.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9227 (2022) · source
“Over the past 24 months, my country has tried to contribute to a comprehensive solution of the conflict based on the premise of two States, Israel and Palestine, in a solution that both addresses Israel’s legitimate security concerns and creates a politically and economically viable Palestinian State, coexisting in peace within secure and internationally recognized borders, with Jerusalem as the capital of both States, in accordance with international law and United Nations resolutions. As a country that is committed to the peaceful settlement of disputes, Mexico will continue to support all efforts aimed at establishing lasting peace in the region, based on mutual respect and full adherence to the rule of law.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“The responsibility for resuming the peace process unquestionably falls on the parties to the conflict. However, it is also incumbent on the international community and the Security Council to sponsor a political process aimed at promoting a just and sustainable peace in the region. After adopting dozens of resolutions over the past decades, the Council cannot remain mired in its inability to achieve the peace and security that millions of Palestinian and Israeli children deserve. The right to prosperity and security for Palestinians and Israelis cannot be subject to conditions. The right moment will be fostered through a confluence of the good offices of regional actors, bilateral initiatives and back channels in parallel with multilateral dialogue.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“Fifthly, there have been repeated attempts to change the status quo of holy sites in Jerusalem, undermining Jordan’s role as their custodian. Despite all of that, there have been some positive steps, such as the easing of the movement of people and goods to and from Gaza, an increase in permits for Palestinian workers, continued civil, fiscal and security cooperation between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, and a commitment to intra-Palestinian reconciliation in accordance with the Algiers declaration. It is clear that it has not been possible to break the cycle of violence, as the confrontations of May 2021 and August 2022 showed. As the diagnosis we have just heard confirmed, a viable political solution for addressing the structural causes of the conflict is essential.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“First, despite the fact that the construction of settlements is illegal under international law, more than 14,000 housing units have been built in the past two years. Secondly, at least 1,800 demolitions have been recorded, resulting in the displacement of more than 2,000 Palestinians, half of them minors. Thirdly, there has been an increase in attacks on civilians, in violation of international humanitarian law. Furthermore, rocket attacks from Gaza have continued. In the past two years, 517 Palestinians and 30 Israelis have been killed and nearly 30,000 people wounded. Fourthly, it has not been possible to dismantle the terrorists’ capacities, the settler violence has increased, and the use of inflammatory rhetoric by both sides has continued unabated.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing, and we want to take this opportunity to reiterate Mexico’s full support to him. He has once again presented us with a worrisome picture that reflects a fragile situation on the ground. In the two years during which Mexico has been an elected member of the Security Council, we have witnessed growing tensions and a continued stalemate in the political process. I would like to share some reflections in that regard. Concerning the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016), we deplore the numerous actions that have violated the resolution’s provisions and created an atmosphere that is not conducive to a resolution of the conflict. We would like to underscore the following.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“We are confident that this resolution will contribute to guaranteeing the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the places where it is most needed and that it will protect humanitarian personnel, especially health-care personnel, from being criminalized for carrying out their mandate.”
2022-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9221 (2022) · source
“The negotiation of a general convention on international terrorism, which gives legal certainty around this phenomenon and puts an end to unilateral designations, is necessary as a priority matter. Finally, we naturally welcome the adoption last week of resolution 2664 (2022), which establishes a humanitarian exception to all sanctions regimes for the first time. Given the great impact that counter-terrorism operations authorized by the Security Council have had on humanitarian organizations, especially in the light of the sanctions regime established under resolution 1267 (1999), Mexico has on numerous occasions raised the issue of the importance of having such safeguards in place.”
2022-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9221 (2022) · source
“All of the foregoing must go hand in hand with activities coordinated to strengthen national justice systems and law-enforcement agencies in order to effectively punish the perpetrators of criminal acts in accordance with the law, in full compliance with the norms of due process. Under this logic, it is incumbent upon the General Assembly to channel efforts to prevent and combat terrorism. If the root causes are not addressed, mere sanctions and the use of force encourage cycles of violence and are clearly limited in their beneficial effects. A serious problem is the absence of an internationally agreed definition of terrorism, which contributes to blurring the lines within which actions to combat terrorism are framed to the detriment of respect for international law.”
2022-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9221 (2022) · source
“We are concerned about the ongoing invocation of legitimate self-defence when using force against non-State actors in a third State, under the so-called unwilling and unable doctrine. We reiterate that these interpretations go beyond the provisions of Article 51 of the Charter. We also continue to be concerned about the expressions of discrimination and violence that emanate from intolerance and xenophobia, and we take this opportunity to stress once again the urgency of curbing the proliferation of hate speech. In the same vein, it is necessary to comply with the restrictions on access to small arms and light weapons, as well as the need to strengthen efforts to prevent, combat and eliminate illicit trafficking in these weapons. We are well aware that they are very often used in acts of terrorism.”
2022-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9221 (2022) · source
“As we have reiterated on numerous occasions, the real fight against terrorism must be carried out through development and creating opportunities for employment, education and improved living conditions, and the guarantee of the full enjoyment of human rights and gender equality. Accordingly, Mexico considers it necessary to incorporate the impact of concepts of masculinity into our strategy to prevent terrorism, as has been recognized in the report of the Secretary General of 26 July (S/2022/576). Combating terrorism also requires full adherence to the rule of law and unrestricted respect for international law, in particular international humanitarian law and international human rights law.”
2022-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9221 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me to express my country’s condolences to the delegation of Ireland on the death in the line of duty of their compatriot. We thank Under-Secretary-General Voronkov and CTED Acting Executive Director Chen for their briefings, and we particularly appreciate the courageous testimony of nurse Anjali Kulthe. We welcome the fact that India has convened us for this meeting to address one of the most urgent and sensitive issues facing us all, because terrorism is undoubtedly a threat to us all. Mexico believes that it is important to take a preventive approach that is more effective than that used so far in addressing the threat posed by international terrorism, with an emphasis on sustainable development and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
2022-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9221 (2022) · source
“And in any case, the Assembly remains the only organ for debating and analysing that reform. Mexico believes that we can move forward as long as we consider our collective interest and not just the interests of a few. The best way to do that is by conducting good-faith negotiations aimed at drafting a text that reflects in a balanced manner the agreements reached and takes into account every aspect of reform, as outlined in the resolutions of the General Assembly. That approach — and no other — has been the method that has enabled the United Nations to establish landmark treaties and agreements that have transformed the world.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“A reform focused on increasing the number of permanent members is contrary to the principle of the legal equality of States. What is required is a reform that allows more countries, not fewer, to participate in the Council. Can we ignore the fact that nearly 70 States have never been members of the Security Council? Mexico supports and will support proposals that consider an increase in the number of seats for elected members, through periodic elections — with term limits — and under new modalities. For example, mandate terms could last for longer periods and immediate re-elections could be considered. As in any democracy, those who serve on the Security Council must submit to periodic elections in the General Assembly in order to ensure genuine accountability. Undergoing periodic elections is the true test of accountability.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“It is clear that the success of the Security Council in discharging its responsibilities in accordance with its mandate therefore depends largely not only on non-abuse of the veto by its members, but also on the success of the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the International Court of Justice in fulfilling their own mandates, in conjunction with the work of the Secretary-General. It is therefore necessary to create the social and economic conditions conducive to a truly sustainable peace. If the Security Council were to remain similar to what it is today but with more members and perhaps more vetoes, it would not be capable of truly acting on behalf of all the Member States of the United Nations, as stipulated in paragraph 1 of Article 24 of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“That perception, legiti- mate or not, is worrisome. Against that backdrop, it is naive to think that merely adding more Member States to the Council, and consequently more permanent members, would magically generate the consensuses that the Coun- cil needs to fully discharge its mandate. As we stated in an open debate under our Council presidency in November 2021 (see S/PV.8906), although the Security Council is the organ tasked with dealing with threats to international peace and security, the United Nations system as a whole has a direct and indirect impact on the maintenance of peace. The relationship between sustainable development and the rule of law is undeniable.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“The picture has been made even more bleak by hate speech and unilateral sanctions, whose adverse effects often impact the most vulnerable. On the other hand, we must not forget that some of the situations that we inherited from colonial times, such as regional conflicts, reli- gious-based wars and ethnic rivalries, were able to find avenues for their solution in an unprecedented context of institutional cooperation — the multilateral system. It must also be acknowledged that current overall public opinion makes no distinction among the various entities of the multilateral system or what actually pre- vents the Security Council from better fulfilling its re- sponsibility. The United Nations and the institutional ar- chitecture as a whole are perceived by many as sclerotic and condemned to irrelevance.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“Increasing inequalities among countries make it even more urgent to reform the international financial system and move towards a more inclusive, equitable and fair model if we truly want to leave no one behind. A new debt crisis is upon us. At least 54 countries are extremely debt vulnerable and in need of a larg- er share of the International Monetary Fund’s special drawing rights. Furthermore, the debt moratoriums and debt service suspension initiatives launched by the Group of 20 and the Organization for Economic Coop- eration and Development have failed to provide genu- ine support to the most affected countries. As a result, fewer resources are allocated to economic and social development, and progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals is already being rolled back.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“That loss of global trust is reflected in the increasingly frequent use of unilateral decisions that in many cases seek to channel people’s frustration and de- spair towards alleged solutions that, due to their simplic- ity, may be attractive but are not very effective. Reassured by societal support, some States have committed flagrant violations of their political and legal commitments and have withdrawn their support from the multilateral insti- tutions to which they made those commitments. At such times, it is impossible to talk about reforming multilateral governance without highlighting the urgent need to ad- dress the socioeconomic impacts of the pandemic, which disproportionately affected international economies and markets.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“A superficial approach might suggest that we face an issue of institutional structure and that reform of the Security Council would be the answer — and even perhaps the solution — to the monumental challenges faced by the United Nations system. However, a more thorough analysis compels us to make a harsher and more accurate diagnosis. First, we must recognize that the multifaceted crisis that afflicts us is the result above all of the loss of trust in multilateralism’s ability to respond to the countless situa-tions that affect us all and to create expectations of swift and effective solutions.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Span- ish): Mexico welcomes the fact that India proposed to hold today’s debate during its presidency in order to collective- ly seek new and better ways for the multilateral system to meet current demands and the challenges ahead. We thank the Secretary-General and the President of the Gen- eral Assembly for their statements. It is up to us, the States Members of the United Nations, to preserve and protect what has worked and reform every- thing that has not yet enabled us to achieve the legitimate aspirations outlined in the Charter of the United Nations and the vast legal and institutional framework of global governance.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“In addition, direct dialogue between the authorities and the Group of Experts is essential for ensuring that the points of view of the Governments of Mali and the neighbouring countries are taken into account in the preparation of the reports. I am confident that, with the support of Member States, the 2374 Committee will continue to contribute in accordance with the peacekeeping mandate in Mali. In conclusion, I would like to thank the experts and the Secretariat staff, as well as my colleagues in the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the United Nations, for their professional work throughout the past two years in support of the proper conduct of both Committees.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9218 (2022) · source
“Similarly, as the co-penholder with France on resolution 2649 (2022), which renewed the sanctions regime concerning Mali, Mexico worked to promote better coordination with the Malian authorities through a focal point in Bamako. In the light of what I have mentioned, we encourage the incoming Chair to continue working to support the countries of the region in systematically building the capacity to implement sanctions. We call on Mali’s authorities and the countries of the region to facilitate the work of the Group of Experts that assists the Committee. The visits by experts to Mali and the region are key to the Committee’s ability to receive objective and reliable information.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9218 (2022) · source
“We noted that greater support is needed from the Committee and the Secretariat in order to ensure that the countries of the region have the technical tools to fully implement those sanctions. Mexico also prioritized dialogue with the Malian authorities throughout its chairmanship of the Committee. In that context, and in response to the concern expressed by the Government of Mali, the Committee provided the Permanent Mission of Mali to the United Nations in New York with access to the final reports of the Group of Experts prior to their publication. In my capacity as Chair, I also transmitted to all the members of the Committee Mali’s comments on the final drafts of those reports.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9218 (2022) · source
“Furthermore, while the Security Council’s attention at meetings on Mali was focused on assessing the deteriorating security situation and the effects of the suspension of constitutional order in the country, the work of the Group of Experts enabled the Committee to provide timely follow-up on the implementation of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, which is a key tool for stabilizing the country. Secondly, the Committee held meetings with representatives of Mali and other countries and organizations in the region with the aim of promoting better coordination, which is necessary for the implementation of the sanctions regime. Those meetings enabled us to identify areas of opportunity for enforcing the ban on international travel, to which the eight individuals on the current sanctions list are subject.”
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“In that context, and despite the pandemic-related challenges, the Sanctions Committee continued to meet regularly to monitor the implementation of the sanctions regime established at the request of the Malian authorities through resolution 2374 (2017). The Committee’s work focused on two issues. First, the Committee members held informal consultations to discuss the progress and final reports of the Group of Experts concerning Mali. The reports provided valuable insights into the challenges associated with the implementation of the targeted sanctions imposed by the Committee.”
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