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De La Fuente Ramírez

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first: 2019-02-26
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“I thank Special Representatives Swan and Madeira, as well as the Head of the European Union delegation, for their presentations. I also welcome the Permanent Representative of Somalia. I will focus my remarks on three aspects — the political situation, the security situation and the humanitarian situation. First, Mexico takes note of the commitments agreed concerning electoral matters during the National Consultative Council meeting held in January. The Somali authorities need to build on that progress, maintain focus on the electoral process and proceed to implement the agreed decisions. A fair, timely, inclusive and transparent electoral process is absolutely necessary to secure the support and confidence of the Somali people.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source
“Lastly, it is imperative to tackle the root causes of terrorism through a development agenda that includes a cross-cutting gender strategy. In that regard, let me recall that in August 2021 (see S/PV.8839), we requested the Secretary-General to include the concept of masculinities in his report on the root causes of and strategies to prevent terrorism. We regret that the report once again omitted that dimension. We therefore repeat our request to the briefers to kindly include such information in the next report of the Secretary-General.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“That can be achieved by ramping up the fight against the illicit trafficking and diversion of such weapons, mainly in Africa, the Middle East and Afghanistan, in accordance with resolution 2616 (2021), adopted by the Security Council in December 2021 at the initiative of Mexico. Secondly, efforts to combat terrorism must prioritize the protection of civilians and the promotion of human rights. Resorting to military strategies only reinforces the spiral of violence, while related military operations have a serious impact on the civilian population. In that regard, we reiterate that the collective security system must not be violated under the pretext of the need to address terrorism. Violations of Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations are inadmissible.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“The incident also highlighted the overcrowded conditions of approximately 700 minors and confirms the urgent need for States to develop effective plans for the repatriation, rehabilitation and reintegration of foreign fighters and their families and to include mental health care in reparations for the harm suffered by the victims of terrorism. Let me underscore three points that I believe to be important with regard to countering ISIL. First, in order to limit ISIL’s operational capacity, we must begin by preventing its access to weapons, especially small arms and light weapons.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Under-Secretary-General Vladimir Voronkov and the Acting Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, Mr. Weixiong Chen, for their presentation of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/63) on the threat posed by international terrorism, in particular ISIL (Da’esh), to international peace and security, as well as the range of United Nations efforts to support Member States in countering the threat. As we mentioned last month at the meeting (see S/PV.8958) on the situation in Syria, the attack against the prison in Al-Hasakah is a vivid reminder of the operational capabilities of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and confirms the threats it poses.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“These double standards are unacceptable, as they hinder humanitarian action and violate international humanitarian law. The reality is that, on many occasions, sanctions impose severe restrictions on donors to provide funds and equipment to humanitarian actors. They sometimes also result in criminal proceedings against humanitarian personnel, generate a shock wave of disincentives to participate or cooperate in humanitarian programmes, and end up affecting the very populations we want to help. That is why Mexico opposes the imposition of unilateral sanctions outside the United Nations system, as in the case of the embargo against Cuba. We reiterate the need to bring this practice to an end, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 75/289.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“We have moved from the debate on whether or not sanctions produce undesirable humanitarian consequences to a stage of action where we are trying to prevent or mitigate their impact. The case of Somalia, the recent strengthening of humanitarian language in the sanctions regime for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as the adoption of resolution 2615 (2021), creating a humanitarian exception in Afghanistan, are concrete examples of this. However, there is still a long way to go. Despite our request to include agreed language on humanitarian impact in the renewal of the mandates of resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1373 (2001) in the area of combating terrorism, a minority of Council members voiced its opposition, and resolutions 2611 (2021) and 2617 (2021) were adopted last December, unfortunately with such language omitted.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I begin by reiterating my delegation’s support to the Russian Federation for its presidency of the Security Council this month and congratulate Norway on its successful presidency last month. I thank Under-Secretaries-General DiCarlo and Griffiths for their briefings. The issue we are discussing today is at the heart of Mexico’s priorities in the Council. Some time ago, through a joint initiative with Germany and Switzerland, we put the need to safeguard the humanitarian space on the table, and more recently, together with the European Union, we co-sponsored a series of discussions on the protection and safety of humanitarian personnel in conflicts where we also addressed the negative, even if unintended, impact of sanctions. These initiatives have borne some fruit.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“What must not be put in doubt is the responsibility of the Council to carry out its preventive work and measure up to dealing with what the circumstances demand. I firmly believe that, in holding this meeting, we are doing that and fulfilling our mandate without exceeding or falling short of it.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source
“With regard to non-intervention, we reiterate the importance of respecting the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Ukraine in full compliance with international law, the Charter of United Nations and General Assembly resolution 2625 (XXV). It is also up to the Security Council to determine, if necessary, the existence of an act of aggression, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 3314 (XXIX). That is reinforced by the principle of the peaceful settlement of disputes. States have the duty to resolve their disputes by peaceful means, as established under international law. Mexico has defended, defends and will continue to defend the use of diplomacy over force. Diplomatic channels with regard to the issue facing us remain open; they have not been exhausted.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source
“He was very clear in reiterating, here in the Council, that there is no planned invasion of Ukraine. I believe I repeated what he said word for word. If that is indeed the case, that is good. It is a unilateral statement of non-aggression. In keeping with what the Secretary-General and others here in the Chamber have stated, Mexico maintains that there is no military solution to the issue. On the contrary, preventive diplomacy and dialogue must prevail as a means of de-escalation, and, as we heard, there are various channels to achieve that — the Geneva talks, the Trilateral Contact Group and the Normandy format.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source
“In this case, I will refer to three of them: the prohibition on the threat or use of force in international relations, the principle of non-intervention and the peaceful settlement of disputes. With regard to the first principle, the mere escalation of tensions in Eastern Europe is a potential threat to international peace and security, and it is therefore within the purview of the Council, pursuant to Article 39 of the Charter. For that reason, and in the light of the prevailing mistrust, it is important to try to avoid any type of action that could be considered to be hostile by any of the parties, however slight it may seem. However, undoubtedly, the remarks we just heard from the representative of the Russian Federation were encouraging.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her briefing. I welcome the representatives of Ukraine, Belarus, Poland and Lithuania to today’s meeting. I would like to begin by noting that my country deems the holding of today’s meeting to be timely, in line with our foreign policy principles. We also believe it to be relevant, as the Security Council must be informed about the current situation in Ukraine. It is not in our interest to contribute to further polarizing the narrative. I will therefore simply state what, for Mexico, are the basic principles when addressing the issue, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, it is increasingly clear that the increase in criminal activity is a reflection of the precarious economic situation, a lack of opportunity and the imminent collapse of public services. That phenomenon must be urgently dealt with. That would also help to prevent the radicalization of the most marginalized groups, which would lead to further cycles of violence. Finally, Mexico reiterates its appreciation to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and all the agencies on the ground for their essential work in support of a peaceful, prosperous and inclusive Afghanistan.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8954 (2022) · source
“Seraj said, no real commitment has been shown to upholding and preserving basic rights, such as education for girls and the right of women to return to work, or to demands for the formation of an inclusive Government. The international community must present a united front if we want that message to get through and the Taliban to implement policies that protect and benefit the Afghan people, without predetermined exclusions. Secondly, the threat posed by the resurgence of terrorism, which is genuine, must be urgently addressed in a comprehensive manner with full respect for international law, particularly international humanitarian law and international human rights law. Afghanistan cannot again become a haven or platform for terrorists. If that were to happen, we all would have failed.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8954 (2022) · source
“We acknowledge Norway’s valuable efforts to facilitate a dialogue between the Taliban and some of the main humanitarian aid providers, as well as to bring about effective engagement with Afghan civil society. It is clear that if we wish to prevent a humanitarian tragedy, to which we would be jointly responsible witnesses, we need a seat at the table with those in power in Afghanistan. We will therefore closely follow the outcome of the Oslo meetings, and we hope that they will continue to make progress so that the aid arrives and the commitments made are fulfilled. In addition to the humanitarian issue, allow me to briefly highlight three other matters. First, respect for and the promotion of the human rights of all Afghans, including women, young people and minorities, must be a sine qua non. To date, as Ms.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8954 (2022) · source
“Mr. De La Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Secretary-General António Guterres, Special Representative Lyons and Ms. Seraj for their insightful briefings, which not only informed us but in particular warned us. We also thank the Ambassador of India, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), for his briefing. Some 24 million Afghans require humanitarian assistance in a country that also faces enormous economic, humanitarian and social challenges and is at a complex international crossroads. We hope that the humanitarian exemption agreed last December will facilitate conditions for continuing to provide that vital assistance to millions of Afghans. The exemption resolution 2615 (2021) was adopted to prevent an even greater crisis. That must be made very clear.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8954 (2022) · source
“We invite the Secretary-General to include in his reports specific data and recommendations on the impact of war in urban contexts so that the Council can respond in a more timely and effective manner. As some have mentioned, education has also been affected by war in urban areas. We ex-press our deep concern about the destruction or military use of schools and call on those who have not done so to join the Safe Schools Declaration. It is clear that international humanitarian law is not being respected. We therefore call on all States to comply with their obligations, including resolution 2573 (2021), adopted last year. Finally, we call for all violations of international humanitarian law to be investigated and punished, either in national courts or before the International Criminal Court.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“It is therefore necessary for the international community, led by the Council, to recognize that their use in urban contexts has unacceptable humanitarian consequences. We hope that the current negotiations for a political declaration in Geneva will recognize that, as well as the impact such weapons have on people’s physical and mental health. Deliberate and collateral attacks on civilian infrastructure, whether by traditional methods of warfare or in the form of cyberattacks, are deplorable. They adversely affect the provision of electricity, water, sanitation and health services, as well as hamper humanitarian assistance. Civilian populations in urban centres in the Middle East — such as Gaza, Syria and Yemen — and elsewhere are today paying the consequences of these attacks in the difficult context of the pandemic.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Your participation in today’s debate, Mr. Prime Minister, is a clear demonstration of the importance Norway attaches to the protection of civilians. My country also shares this perspective. We thank the Secretary-General, the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Chairperson of the Mwatana Organization for Human Rights for their briefings. We also welcome the Vice-President of Ghana and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Gabon at today’s meeting. Although the use of explosive weapons in urban areas is not explicitly prohibited by international humanitarian law, given the population density prevailing there, it is practically impossible that they can be used without a high risk of violating the principles of discrimination and proportionality.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“Mexico reiterates its call for efforts to be stepped up against the illegal trafficking of weapons and for the implementation of measures for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of militias. All States must abide by the obligations imposed by the arms embargo. Lastly, there must be a withdrawal of foreign combatants, in coordination with neighbouring countries. The accumulation and diversion of weapons towards neighbouring countries is another very serious threat that must be addressed urgently. That is why we welcome the initial contacts between the Libyan authorities and their counterparts in the region. We hope that they continue and lead to positive results.”
2022-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8952 (2022) · source
“Violence against women and the security threats that internally displaced persons face when they return to their homes are also a great source of concern. For all those reasons, it is extremely important to strengthen the capacities of UNSMIL so that it can contribute more effectively to the protection of vulnerable groups, in particular women and children. Given the political and security situation in the country, I wonder whether UNSMIL has sufficient personnel and the resources necessary for such complex tasks as monitoring the ceasefire. As we have heard, armed groups acting with impunity and obstructing the unification of the security forces represent the main threat both to the political process and to the civilian population.”
2022-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8952 (2022) · source
“My country acknowledges the work carried out by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) in preparing for the electoral process as well as in support of the unification of Libyan institutions. We commend the fact that initial steps have been taken to consolidate the operations of the Central Bank of Libya. In order for UNSMIL to be able to continue with its work in support of the Libyan political process in a predictable manner, we are in favour of renewing the Mission’s mandate for a year. Unfortunately, the power vacuum that has resulted from the prolonged conflict continues to have a very high human cost, which is unacceptable. We are also deeply concerned at the fact that the number of migrants in Libya who are victims of abuses or find themselves in precarious situations continues to increase.”
2022-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8952 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing; our colleague Ambassador Tirumurti for the report of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, which he chairs; and Ms. Elham Saudi for her valuable and informative statements. We also welcome the representative of Libya to this meeting. Mexico deplores the fact that despite the repeated appeals made by the Council, Libyan political actors did not reach the agreements necessary for the holding of the elections scheduled for 24 December 2021. We would urge all parties to agree as soon as possible on a new, viable date for the elections, in the context of the 18-month time frame established by the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum for the transition.”
2022-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8952 (2022) · source
“We hope that a meeting of the Middle East Quartet will soon take place, as that would be a positive step forward in a process that is not only deadlocked but eroding day by day in the face of the prevailing inaction.”
2022-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8950 (2022) · source
“We note with concern the ongoing actions on the ground that undermine the viability of the two-State solution, such as the case of evictions in Sheikh Jarrah, including the one that took place this morning. Mexico condemns the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied territories, as well as the consequences of the appropriation, eviction and demolition of Palestinian structures. In all cases, we condemn the use of force. Attacks by settlers on Palestinian civilians are as deplorable as attacks from Gaza on Israeli civilians. We urge the parties to exercise maximum restraint. In conclusion, we welcome all efforts to promote intra-Palestinian reconciliation, while welcoming the talks held by the Special Coordinator of the Middle East Peace Process with his European Union and Russian counterparts.”
2022-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8950 (2022) · source
“We urge the parties to keep the channels of communication open and to strengthen civilian cooperation in the areas of security and taxes. While the easing of restrictions in Gaza is positive, it is not sufficient. The blockade of the Gaza Strip must be permanently lifted. We regret that the central demand of the Palestinian people — their right to self- determination — remains pending. Mexico reiterates its commitment to a two-State solution formulated in a way that addresses Israel’s legitimate security concerns and allows for the creation of a Palestinian State, in accordance with international law and United Nations resolutions, within secure and internationally recognized borders, while maintaining the special status of Jerusalem.”
2022-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8950 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland and Mr. Bromberg and Mr. Majdalani for their briefings, and I welcome Minister Malki and the delegation of Israel. At the Madrid Conference in 1991, the first steps were taken to initiate a dialogue between Arab and Israeli leaders. Over the past 30 years, we have seen several phases of understanding, from the Oslo Accords to the recent Abraham Accords, as well as regional cooperative initiatives such as the water management projects among Jordan, Israel and Palestine promoted by EcoPeace. Some recent instances of reconciliation are steps in the right direction. In that regard, we applaud the meeting held between Defence Minister Gantz and President Abbas, and we commend the economic plan for Gaza of Minister Lapid.”
2022-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8950 (2022) · source
“Impunity and the lack of accountability for perpetrators are also unacceptable, as they propitiate new cycles of violence. Every State must guarantee access to justice and the provision of services for victims — sexual and reproductive health services, mental health services and other means of psychosocial support. In conclusion, we must ensure that all peace operations mandated by the Council are equipped with the material and human resources necessary to oversee and provide such protection to everyone participating in them. To that end, we will have to begin by regularly and continuously listening to their experiences, requests and recommendations.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“As co-Chair of the Informal Group, together with Ireland, Mexico reiterates its call for all peace processes to systematically include women from the beginning of negotiations and at all decision-making levels. Threats, reprisals, hate speech, sexual violence or any other form of violence directed at women activists, peacebuilders and human rights defenders are unacceptable. We must strive to eradicate them. But we need more effective protection mechanisms — and if possible preventive protection mechanisms — and civil society, above all women, should participate in their design and execution. The objective must be none other than to achieve greater protection against the many forms of discrimination, whether based on race, age, place of origin, belief, sexual orientation, migratory status, disability or other distinctions.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“During our presidency in November 2021, all briefers were women, and we are grateful to them because they were essential for the successful conclusion of our programme of work. We recognize the work carried out by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in the area of the protection of women briefers, and we call on it to coordinate with other entities of the United Nations system on a better structured protocol for the protection and monitoring of individual cases that require it, as well as on keeping the Security Council and the Informal Expert Group on Women and Peace and Security updated so that we can react in a timely fashion.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“We pay tribute to Almaas Elman, a Somali activist murdered in Mogadishu at the end of 2019; Hanane Al-Barassi, a prominent Libyan lawyer killed in 2020; the Afghan journalists killed in Jalalabad in March 2021; and all women activists, peacebuilders and courageous human rights defenders who have been victims of threats, violence or reprisals. Their absence reminds us that we have failed to ensure safe environments for them to participate in the public and political life of their countries. Mexico calls on the Security Council to speak out when it becomes aware of those situations, and thereby send an unequivocal message of rejection. The peacebuilders who come before the Security Council to report on the situations in their countries should be given special attention, as in doing so they risk their lives and those of their families.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We are pleased that you, Madam President, are presiding over this debate on protecting women against violence in peace and security processes, which is of the utmost importance for Mexico. We thank Ms. Michelle Bachelet for her briefing and greatly appreciate the participation of Ms. Kaavya Asoka, with whom we have been able to collaborate in the past, as well as of Ms. Zarqa Yaftali. Mexico reiterates its commitment to the women and peace and security agenda. Our commitmentto, andactivismon, theissueisinlinewithour feminist foreign policy.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“Mexico reiterates its support for the work of the Office of the Prosecutor and the Court in general, with special emphasis on the cases referred by the Security Council, which should facilitate United Nations support for the expenses incurred by the Court resulting from such referrals.”
2022-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8948 (2022) · source
“It is essential for the team from the Office of the Prosecutor to have focal points in the Government of the Sudan to continue working, have access to documentation and evidence, be able to enter the territory and continue its investigations and have the possibility to meet with witnesses, with team members’ safety ensured at all times. It should also be emphasized that witnesses cannot and should be fully protected and not be subject to reprisals. Any tendency to undermine their cooperation is an affront to victims and negatively affects accountability and the strengthening of the rule of law. We therefore reiterate the obligation to comply with the arrest warrants of the International Criminal Court.”
2022-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8948 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Prosecutor Karim Khan for his report, presented pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005), on the situation in Darfur, as well as for the presence of the representative of the Sudan at today’s meeting. Mexico welcomes the confirmation of charges in the Ali Kushayb case. This is a concrete step forward by the International Criminal Court in relation to the situation in the Sudan. We also applaud the visit of the Prosecutor to the Sudan last year, which culminated in the signing of a memorandum of understanding. However, the impact of last October’s coup d’état on cooperation with the Court is of great concern.”
2022-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8948 (2022) · source
“Civil authority must therefore be imposed so that the Malian army and security forces can focus on their fundamental tasks: protecting the population from attacks by armed groups, eliminating violent extremism, neutralizing organized crime insofar as is possible and guaranteeing the country’s territorial integrity.”
2022-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8945 (2022) · source
“We take note of the sanctions adopted in Ghana on Sunday and we trust that they will not affect the operations of humanitarian actors in Mali. My country is convinced that only a legitimate Government resulting from democratic elections, with the broad participation of women and young people, will be able to achieve the long list of pending reforms and meet the demands expressed during the national dialogue forum. The spread of violence to the centre and south of the country also demonstrates that international presence is insufficient to stabilize Mali. The State must strengthen its authority throughout its national territory.”
2022-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8945 (2022) · source
“The recent announcement by the transitional authorities of their intention to extend the electoral calendar further complicates the delicate political and security situation in Mali. Mexico deems it essential that those authorities commit to presenting an electoral timeline that does not unnecessarily prolong the transition period. The Security Council, through MINUSMA and the relevant United Nations agencies, must of course continue to accompany the process to guarantee the necessary technical and security conditions to ensure fair, credible and inclusive elections. My country also supports the role of the Economic Community of West African States in facilitating the transition and the return to constitutional order.”
2022-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8945 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Special Envoy Wane and Ms. Adam Dicko for their briefing and welcome the representative of Mali to this meeting. At the outset, I would like to recognize the work of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and reiterate my country’s condolences for the irreparable loss of the Mission’s personnel in the exercise of its mandate. Mali represents a very clear case of a complex network of and links among exclusion, inequality and corruption, on the one hand and armed conflict and violence, on the other, as was so clearly stated by Ms. Adam Dicko. That was the thesis that the President of my country put to the Council for consideration just a few weeks ago (see S/PV.8900).”
2022-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8945 (2022) · source
“The resolute commitment of all will be decisive in our efforts to combat illicit trafficking in arms and to support the decisions of the United Nations and the Security Council.”
2021-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8942 (2021) · source
“Throughout the process, we opted — in our best diplomatic tradition — to reach a compromise that would enable us to achieve common denominators. Mexico is of the view that the resolution constitutes a strong step in the right direction and that it will strengthen prior decisions and initiatives, such as resolution 2220 (2015). However, progress must continue, with further proposals when conditions so require. The objective here is to halt the diversion of arms, which fuels conflicts, and to in turn strengthen the international legal order, political dialogue and negotiations between parties. I wish to conclude with words of gratitude, on behalf of my country, to all that sponsored the resolution. It has been most enlightening to observe the geopolitical diversity of States that have signed onto this initiative.”
2021-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8942 (2021) · source
“In line with the recommendations of the Secretary-General and the relevant Panels of Experts, the resolution also includes elements that had been put forward by my delegation and others that have participated in previous related debates. It contains significant provisions on the need to build capacity and provide assistance to Member States that require it. It also promotes greater collaboration among States. It supports and reinforces frameworks that are shared by all, 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 initiatives, strategies and actions plans at the regional level. We are grateful for the joint efforts of members of the Council to produce a resolution that is viable and has tangible impact.”
2021-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8942 (2021) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I begin by referring to the serious problem posed by illicit flows of arms at the international level. Current conflicts in the world have a common denominator — the trafficking and diversion of arms that fuel and sustain actors that prefer to resort to force instead of dialogue and negotiations. Mexico has insisted on the need to accord greater attention to the issue and for more effective and preventive action on the part of the Security Council. Today the Security Council has adopted resolution 2616 (2021), which responds to a real and critical problem.”
2021-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8942 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, as this is the last briefing of the month, I join my colleagues in warmly thanking the presidency of the Niger for its successful leadership of the Council’s work this month. On behalf of my country and my delegation, I recognize and express gratitude for the valuable contributions of Estonia, the Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia and Viet Nam over the past two years in the Security Council. On a personal note, it has been a pleasure to work with them.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“However, the economy continues to deteriorate sharply, making it imperative to lift the blockade on the Strip. As a country committed to the peaceful settlement of disputes, we reiterate that, through the Security Council’s work, Mexico favours a comprehensive and definitive solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that is based on the premise of two States, addresses Israel’s legitimate security concerns and allows for the consolidation of a politically and economically viable Palestinian State within secure and internationally recognized borders, as well as the special status of Jerusalem, in accordance with international law and relevant United Nations resolutions. We therefore call for a decisive push for the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016) in order to achieve the goals set five years ago.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“We welcome the continuation of the legal process to clarify the facts surrounding the death of activist Nizar Banat, in the hope that it will enable the identification and prosecution of those responsible. We also commend the organization of the local elections held on 11 December in 154 localities in the West Bank, but we again urge the Palestinian Authority to hold general elections as soon as possible. We welcome the cooperation between Israeli and Palestinian authorities in civil and security matters, as well as the trade exchange between Jordan and the Palestinian Authority. We also welcome the confidence-building measures taken in Gaza, such as the issuance of permits for Palestinian workers, the supply of drinking water and the easing of restrictions.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“We also note that, in 2021, at least 341 Palestinian minors have been detained by Israeli law enforcement forces, and that many of them have suffered mistreatment and have no access to legal counsel. We condemn that and recall that the detention of minors must be an exceptional measure and that it must comply with international standards of juvenile justice. We also express our dismay at the reduction of democratic space for civil society, both by Israel and the Palestinian Authority. We stress the importance of respecting fundamental freedoms and of creating spaces that are conducive to the full exercise of the freedom of expression and association.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“Mexico once again urges Israel to halt the construction of new housing units, as well as the confiscation and demolition of, and eviction from, Palestinian properties. We support full respect for the legal obligations contained in resolution 2334 (2016). The briefing by the Special Coordinator highlights the continuing volatility on the ground. It also points out the increase in violence in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Both the frequent clashes between the Israeli security forces and Palestinian civilians and those between settlers and Palestinians are unacceptable. In the past two years, 540 settler attacks have been recorded. In the past week alone, violent incidents again occurred on the outskirts of Nablus. We also condemn acts that violate the status of holy sites in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“Mr. De La Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing. This week marks five years since the adoption of resolution 2334 (2016), which sought, among other things, to halt the expansion of settlements. After reviewing and receiving the Secretary-General’s regular reports on the implementation of that resolution, it is clear that much remains to be done. Today, nearly 800,000 Israeli settlers live in settlements, representing a 53 per cent increase in the past five years. Housing units continue to be built, thereby impeding the geographical contiguity of the Palestinian territory. In addition, the rate of demolitions in 2021 was the highest since 2009. Such settlements violate international law, pose an obstacle to the two-State solution and hinder prospects for a sustainable peace.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source