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De La Fuente Ramírez

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first: 2019-02-26
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“That is why, during Mexico’s presidency of the Council, we will propose an analysis of measures to restrict the irresponsible transfer of such weapons, which stoke conflicts wherever they occur. It would be very valuable to hear any recommendations The Elders may have on that point in particular. Thirdly, it is undeniable that climate change, as with nuclear weapons, is a threat to the very survival of humankind. It is also irrefutable that climate change can exacerbate existing conflicts. We see that in regions, such as the Sahel and the Horn of Africa, as well as in Latin America and the Caribbean. The recent passage of Tropical Storm Grace in Haiti compounded the impact of the earthquake that hit the sisterly nation amid its ongoing political challenges.”
2021-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8850 (2021) · source
“The Security Council must support multilateral processes, such as the Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and a Middle East free of all weapons of mass destruction. As Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), Mexico will strive to ensure that during the next comprehensive review, measures are strengthened to prevent non-State actors from gaining access to weapons of mass destruction. We hope to be able to count on the support of delegations. The Security Council must pay greater attention to the threat posed by small arms and light weapons.”
2021-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8850 (2021) · source
“As we have stated, together with Ireland, as co-Chairs of the Informal Expert Group on Women, Peace and Security, the Security Council must remain united so as to reject any threat to the rights of Afghan women and girls, and stress the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in any new Afghan Government. Secondly, disarmament remains an issue that affects the fate of humankind. The former Secretary-General and member of The Elders, Ban Ki-moon, rightly stated that there are no right hands for the wrong weapons. That is precisely the premise of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.”
2021-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8850 (2021) · source
“I will limit my statement to three areas, which my delegation deems to be important for the Council, and to a brief word on the need to strengthen multilateralism to ensure that it is more effective. First, with regard to human rights, democracy and gender equality, the Council must not only support the efforts of the international community; it must also prevent any rollback of achievements already made. We must therefore support actions that foster a return to democracy in Myanmar and not allow the progress made in Afghanistan to be overturned.”
2021-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8850 (2021) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank you, Madam President, for convening today’s session. I thank the former President of Ireland, Mrs. Robinson, and the former Foreign Minister of Algeria, Mr. Brahimi, for their remarks. We also warmly welcome former President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, and former President of Mexico, Ernesto Zedillo, to the Council. Mexico thanks The Elders for sharing their experience and wisdom in the quest for solutions to the major issues plaguing the international community. I must say that in the millennial culture of my country, older people are often acknowledged for their wisdom and the popular advice is that they should be listened to.”
2021-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8850 (2021) · source
“In that light, the upcoming meeting between the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Syria, Fayssal Mekdad, and the Director-General of the OPCW is a positive sign. We hope that that dialogue will build trust between the parties and make it possible to dispel doubts such as those concerning the presence of the chemicals detected during the third round of inspections in Barzah, in 2018, and the recent destruction of the cylinders related to the Douma incident, among others. Finally, Mexico reiterates its firm rejection of the use of chemical weapons by any actor and under any circumstances, as well as its support for the professional work of the OPCW and its international verification standards.”
2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source
“I would like to ask the High Representative about the impact of the foregoing on the planned activities or investigations in the field. Cooperation with the OPCW and with the various mechanisms established to shed light on the use of chemical weapons means complying with the obligations that the States parties to the Convention have undertaken. We also reiterate our proposal that the OPCW investigation teams working on this issue be able to provide periodic reports to the Security Council, which would make it possible for us to have first-hand information on their investigations and break the cycle of inertia that has taken over the monthly review of the chemical issue in Syria. It is a question of making progress on ongoing issues and not of just engaging in a circular and repetitive dialogue.”
2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source
“We note with concern that for the second time this year, the post of the head of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Declaration Assessment Team is vacant, which is not an encouraging sign. We also note that the tripartite agreement between the OPCW, the United Nations Office for Project Services and Syria, which is to expire on 30 September of this year, was extended only until 31 December 2021, at Syria’s suggestion, which contrasts with the OPCW’s proposal to extend that agreement for a further nine months. What is the purpose of this? We think that this will hardly contribute to better cooperation between Syria and the OPCW, even though such cooperation would be highly desirable.”
2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me, Madam President, to add my congratulations to those of my colleagues upon your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. You have the support of the delegation of Mexico. I wish also to acknowledge the good work done by India last month. I also thank the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Izumi Nakamitsu, for her briefing, and I welcome the presence of the representatives of Syria, Iran and Turkey. We took note with interest of the fact that the twenty-fifth round of inspections of the Declaration Assessment Team, which had been repeatedly postponed, is planned for October. We hope that light can be shed on the pending issues concerning Syria’s initial declaration and that the discrepancies that have been repeatedly pointed out can be resolved.”
2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source
“I express our support to the Mission in its efforts to coordinate and facilitate humanitarian assistance and to protect and promote the human rights of children affected by the conflict, in particular with respect to the progress made on advancing the women and peace and security agenda, the impacts of which on the empowerment of Afghan women must be preserved.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“The future of Afghanistan must be decided democratically by all Afghans and not imposed unilaterally by force. Mexico recognizes the challenges faced by the Afghan Government, which is tenaciously defending its national project. The resilience of the Afghan people, who continue to fight for an inclusive, democratic and peaceful Afghanistan in the most adverse conditions, is admirable. We recognize the difficulty of achieving dialogue under such adverse circumstances and in a context of severely deteriorating security. I conclude by acknowledging the delicate and complex work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“We express our support for the efforts undertaken by the international community at the bilateral and multilateral levels to lend new momentum to the peace process and encourage parties to resume dialogue. We will closely follow the outcome of the meeting of the extended troika to be held in the coming days, as well as the efforts of Mr. Jean Arnault, the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy on Afghanistan and Regional Issues. The international community cannot and must not allow the gains of the past two decades to be lost. The common position must be clear — the rejection of a return to an Islamic emirate that could be a sanctuary once again for terrorist groups and the refusal to accept a territory in which the rights of women, children and minorities are not respected.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We express our gratitude for the briefings delivered by Ms. Lyons and Ms. Akbar and for the statement made by the representative of Afghanistan, Ambassador Ghulam M. Isaczai. As we have heard, the situation in Afghanistan is critical. The recent military advances of the Taliban have had a very serious impact on the people and have made increasing numbers of Afghans wish to flee their country in the face of a future that is, quite frankly, grim. Mexico deplores the deliberate attacks perpetrated against human rights defenders, humanitarian workers, health-care personnel, the media and minority groups. For that reason, Mexico notes with grave concern the stagnation of the intra-Afghan dialogue in Doha.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, Mexico reiterates that chemical weapons are banned under international law and their use by any actor under any circumstances is unacceptable. Similarly, we underscore that dialogue and the quest for political solutions is the only path to resolving the issue that brings us together today.”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source
“We urge Syria to comply with its obligations as a party to the Chemical Weapons Convention, as well as with decisions taken by the Security Council and the OPCW Executive Council, so as to cooperate with investigations conducted by the OPCW Fact-Finding Mission and its Investigation and Identification Team, whose objective is to shed light on the origin of the chemical weapons used in incidents in Syria. Mexico commends the professionalism with which the OPCW conducts its work and investigation and verification tasks. We also reiterate that we believe that it is important for the Council to have more direct and constant contact with the OPCW, including with the heads of investigation teams.”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source
“We take note that, once again, the report (S/2021/692, annex) indicates that, according to the OPCW Technical Secretariat, the declaration submitted by Syria cannot be considered complete, given that the Declaration Assessment Team continues to await information from the Syrian Government on outstanding issues and inconsistencies in the initial declaration. One of them is the technical clarification with regard to the chemical that was detected during the third round of inspections conducted at the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Centre in Barzah. In addition, two rounds of inspections are still pending at the Centre, which have not been carried out because of the pandemic.”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source
“It is necessary to clarify the facts and for Syria to provide details on the damage caused to the cylinders and the whereabouts of their remnants, as requested by the OPCW Technical Secretariat. It would also be desirable to clarify the reason that those cylinders were relocated without prior notification to the OPCW. Nonetheless, we believe it to be a positive sign that the Director-General of the OPCW and the Syrian Foreign Minister have agreed to hold an in-person meeting to discuss the mandate of the OPCW Technical Secretariat in Syria. We trust that meeting will be productive so as to move forward the dialogue required to resolve outstanding issues and restore trust among the parties.”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We wish you every success, Mr. President, during your presidency this month, and we thank France very much for its leadership last month. I am grateful for the briefing by Mr. Thomas Markram and express our concern about what happened on 8 July when, as reported by the Syrian National Authority, one of its declared former chemical weapons production facilities was attacked, which contained two chlorine cylinders, related to the incident that took place in Douma in April 2018. The latter chain of events is alarming, especially given the fact that, in addition to being yet another sign of the violence in the region, those materials were a core part of the evidence in the investigations of the Fact-Finding Mission of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source
“That is why we reiterate the need to address the root causes of the conflict and underscore our support for the efforts of the international community in line with that goal. After years of conflict, there are many Palestinians and Israelis who aspire to live in peace and security. It is a legitimate desire. We therefore believe that we in the international community have a responsibility to promote that goal.”
2021-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8826 (2021) · source
“We also urge Hamas to cooperate with United Nations agencies to accelerate reconstruction efforts in the Gaza Strip. Mexico condemns the attacks on Israel, perpetrated by launching rockets and incendiary devices from Gaza and missiles from southern Lebanon. We call on the parties to exercise maximum restraint, avoid the disproportionate use of force and cease provocations. Recent contacts between the new Israeli Administration and the Governments of Jordan, Egypt and Turkey are encouraging. We hope that that openness is also reflected in relations with the Palestinian Authority, with a view to resuming peace negotiations. It is essential to break the cycle of violence.”
2021-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8826 (2021) · source
“At the same time, we urge the Palestinian Authority to respect freedom of expression, freedom of association and the right to protest and to move forward expeditiously in shedding light on the circumstances surrounding the death of activist Nizar Banat. Those responsible for his death must be brought to justice. We also call for a new date to be set for the holding of free, inclusive and transparent elections. The protection of human rights and the periodic holding of elections are the cornerstones of institution-building in any democratic State. With regard to Gaza, we commend the efforts of the international community to provide financial and material resources for its reconstruction, including fuel donated by Qatar. We urge Israel to lift the blockade at the earliest and to facilitate imports of basic goods.”
2021-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8826 (2021) · source
“The demolition of Palestinian-owned structures led to the displacement of 108 people, including 62 minors. Such actions are at variance with Security Council resolutions. We therefore urge Israel to be respectful of the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, and to adopt measures to reverse the negative trends on the ground, in line with resolution 2334 (2016). We note the ongoing cooperation in the civilian and security spheres between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. However, budgetary restrictions remain in place on the Palestine Authority. We hope that the dispute regarding the transfer of tax revenue collected on behalf of the Palestinian Authority is swiftly resolved.”
2021-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8826 (2021) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Ms. Hastings and Ms. Oppenheimer for their detailed briefings. I welcome the participation of the delegations of Israel and the observer State of Palestine at today’s meeting. As we have heard, in spite of the ceasefire in May, stability in the area remains fragile. There are reports of frequent violent incidents, with the attendant risk of triggering greater conflict. We therefore condemn the recent mosque raids. We are concerned about the continued expansion of Israeli settlements, including the transfer of settlers, the confiscation of lands, the demolition of housing units and the consequent displacement of the Palestinian population. The most recent demolitions took place in Khirbet Humsa and Ras Al-Tin.”
2021-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8826 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate our call on all international actors to respect the arms embargo and to coordinate properly with Libyan authorities and the countries of the region to ensure the withdrawal of mercenaries and foreign fighters. The fragile security situation in the country and throughout the region makes that imperative. My country welcomes greater involvement of regional organizations, such as the African Union and the League of Arab States, in the implementation of a programme to repatriate and reintegrate foreign fighters in Libya. Every effort must be made to ensure that a peaceful and prosperous Libya helps to stabilize the entire region.”
2021-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8820 (2021) · source
“As we heard earlier, more than 1 million civilians are in need of humanitarian assistance, more than 400,000 people have fled their homes because of the conflict and thousands of migrants remain in clandestine detention centres. We call for the human rights of all migrants to be respected and for the adoption of a legal framework that provides the necessary guarantees. Mexico also calls on Libyan authorities to facilitate the work of humanitarian personnel operating in the country. The work of humanitarian organizations is essential to meet the basic needs of the vulnerable population during the transition period, as Libyan State services are being reorganized. We also urge UNSMIL to exercise its good offices to support humanitarian work in Libya, in accordance with its mandate.”
2021-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8820 (2021) · source
“Mexico stresses the need for the requisite measures to be taken to guarantee the full participation of women and young people. The December elections are a unique opportunity for reconciliation after a decade of protracted civil conflict. The Security Council should therefore make every effort, through the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), to provide the necessary support to prevent the electoral process from deepening internal divisions and jeopardizing progress achieved. However, the urgency of pending electoral tasks, as well as those related to the unification of Libyan institutions, in particular security institutions, should not make us forget the victims of the Libyan conflict.”
2021-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8820 (2021) · source
“Because of the responsibility shouldered by the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, it was possible to overcome divisions, take a decisive step towards the unification of institutions and maintain the validity of the ceasefire agreement. The Security Council has reiterated time and again the importance of Libyan stakeholders taking control of their own destiny. In that spirit, we welcome the fact that during the second Berlin Conference, Libyan authorities joined the International Monitoring Committee for Libya, which without a doubt underscores the legitimacy of that process. We agree with other delegations that it is essential for Libyan political stakeholders to reach an agreement on the legal framework for holding presidential and legislative elections on 24 December.”
2021-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8820 (2021) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Mexico welcomes you, Mr. President, to the Security Council. I also thank Special Envoy Kubiš for his briefing. He reminded us of the complex challenges that the Libyan people continue to face in bringing about a successful political transition. We also welcome high-level participants, in particular the Prime Minister of Libya, to whom I convey Mexico’s solidarity on the path to peace and reconciliation in his country. First of all, I would like to highlight the progress that the formation of the Government of National Unity has brought to the political process.”
2021-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8820 (2021) · source
“As we reiterate our call for dialogue and full respect for human rights, we welcome the good offices of the Verification Mission and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. In conclusion, it should be assumed that the socioeconomic impact of the coronavirus disease pandemic and the consequences of decades of conflict do not yet allow for wholly satisfactory results, which leads to understandable disgruntlement on the part of the parties. Nevertheless, there are obvious reasons to remain hopeful that Colombia will be an excellent example of peace and reconciliation. Mexico stands with this sister nation on its path and reiterates its support and solidarity.”
2021-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8818 (2021) · source
“It is clear that challenges remain with regard to the substitution of illicit crops, but the fact that almost 100,000 families are participating in the National Comprehensive Programme for the Substitution of Illicit Crops is undeniable. Additional efforts to secure funding is required to support those families. Finding viable solutions, based on voluntary substitution, as established in the Final Agreement, means redoubling work with the communities. As the Secretary General’s report (S/2021/603) aptly describes, the reporting period was marked by social unrest and polarization as a result of protests in Colombia and regrettable cases of violence that led to loss of life, which is always reprehensible.”
2021-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8818 (2021) · source
“As the work of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace moves forward, the impact of conflict-related sexual violence must be studied in greater depth, and the gender approach in investigations must be strengthened. Melissa Herrera’s experience is once again an example of the strength and courage of young Colombian women, without whom any peace or reconciliation process would be incomplete. It is also important to acknowledge steps taken towards holding the first elections of municipal youth councils, as well as the adoption of a bill creating 16 special transitional electoral districts for peace and the ruling that the 16 additional seats in the House of Representatives would be open for the upcoming congressional periods.”
2021-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8818 (2021) · source
“We acknowledge the efforts of the Government of Colombia and the Comunes party to continue following the road map agreed between President Duque Márquez and the president of the party, and we endorse the proposal to conduct an assessment of the implementation of the peace agreement on the eve of its fifth anniversary. As co-Chair of the Informal Expert Group on Women and Peace and Security, Mexico welcomes the work done in recent months by the Working Group on Gender of the National Reintegration Council, particularly with regard to the development of local action plans to implement the gender-specific actions of the national reintegration policy. It is wise to work from the local level up to advance that agenda.”
2021-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8818 (2021) · source
“That process can indeed serve as a model for what can be achieved in future peace and justice processes at the international level. The large number of displaced persons that has resulted from, among other causes, the actions of illegal armed groups is a cause for concern. In that regard, we acknowledge the steps taken by the Government of Colombia and call for the implementation of appropriate public policies to protect the population, including former combatants, human rights defenders and, above all, indigenous and Afro-Colombian peoples.”
2021-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8818 (2021) · source
“As we approach the fifth anniversary of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace, important milestones have marked a process that, owing to its very nature, is complex and at times painful. One significant step has involved the acknowledgement by former commanders of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia- Ejército del Pueblo of a policy of kidnapping and their responsibility for crimes against humanity and war crimes. We note the fact that they have asked for forgiveness and their commitment to locate the remains of kidnapping victims who were murdered or died while they were deprived of their freedom. We agree that the decision by the Special Jurisdiction for Peace is an important step towards achieving truth, justice and reconciliation, in line with the rights of the victims.”
2021-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8818 (2021) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I am grateful for the briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu, and take this opportunity to acknowledge the work of the personnel of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia. I also appreciate the briefing by Ms. Melissa Herrera, whose experience and work as a human rights defender and Founder and Director of Viva la Vida highlights the youth, peace and security agenda almost a year after the adoption of resolution 2535 (2020). I also warmly welcome the Vice-President and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia, Ms. Marta Lucía Ramírez, whose presence attests to the commitment of her country and Government to the peace process, supported by the Security Council.”
2021-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8818 (2021) · source
“It is a question of restoring a climate of complete trust and, in that regard, we are optimistically looking forward to the outcome of the discussions in Vienna. We believe that the return to full compliance with resolution 2231 (2015) is key to resolving disputes through multilateral solutions, as well as to ensuring the peaceful development of Iran’s nuclear programme and stability in the Middle East. We therefore urge the parties to the JCPOA to resolve their differences and promptly resume upholding their commitments under the agreement.”
2021-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8811 (2021) · source
“Mexico is committed to achieving and maintaining a world free of nuclear weapons by upholding the commitments and obligations under the various legal instruments at our disposal, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. My country seeks to strengthen and maintain the non-proliferation and nuclear disarmament regime established by the NPT. It therefore consistently defends the right of all countries to benefit from the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. It is clear, however, that this right goes hand in hand with the obligation to comply with all the commitments and obligations under the NPT, in particular full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.”
2021-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8811 (2021) · source
“The restriction of access to undeclared facilities and sites for inspectors under the Additional Protocol to IAEA Safeguards Agreement gives reason for further concern. While transparency and cooperation are crucial elements for the proper functioning of the Plan of Action, Iran must undo actions that are out of bound of the agreements reached in the JCPOA, and we call for renewing the temporary agreement with the IAEA to continue monitoring and verification. With regard to missile-related activities — rather than levelling mutual recriminations — we must acknowledge that the launches and the responses they lead to are moving us increasingly farther away from a climate of trust, which is needed at this time. We therefore urge all actors to exercise maximum restraint and avoid actions that are unhelpful to achieving de-escalation.”
2021-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8811 (2021) · source
“While we understand the position of those who believe that addressing the broader security dynamics in the region is a priority, my country believes that it would be preferable to conduct another dialogue and decide on separate agreements that do not limit the full implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) or hinder the prospect of a return to the JCPOA. We are concerned about the activities referred to in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2021/582) and the report of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) (see S/2021/239), in particular concerning the enrichment of uranium-235 up to 60 per cent, as well as research in more technical areas, such as the production of uranium metal and the installation of new and advanced of centrifuges, not foreseen in the JCPOA.”
2021-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8811 (2021) · source
“The agreement in and of itself represented a major shift in the way the Security Council would deal with the issue of Iran’s nuclear programme by opting for a collaborative approach over a sanctions regime and confrontation. Mexico believes that it is important to acknowledge that there are no preconditions for a return to the JCPOA. It would require of the United States that it lift its unilateral sanctions against Iran and of Iran that it resume upholding all the commitments it made in 2015.”
2021-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8811 (2021) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I am grateful to Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo and Ambassador Olof Skoog for their briefings. I am also grateful for the report of Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason, in her capacity as Security Council Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) (see S/2021/602). I also welcome the presence of the representatives of Iran and Germany. Since the adoption of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), reached in 2015 between Iran and the permanent members of the Security Council, accompanied by Germany, Mexico has supported the Plan in its belief that it is a successful example of multilateral diplomacy and a key component to ensuring the stability of the international nuclear non-proliferation architecture.”
2021-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8811 (2021) · source
“From the information shared at the most recent meeting of the Security Council on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (see S/2021/436), it is clear that progress on the 5+2 agenda has been limited. Progress on that agenda is fundamental and a requirement for both the European integration project and for the eventual closure of the Office of the High Representative. Mexico insists that dialogue is the only way to resolve any disagreement and reiterates its willingness to continue working for a peaceful Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8810 (2021) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Mr. Lecoq for his briefing. We recognize the presence at this meeting of the Deputy Chairperson of the Council of Ministers and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The information provided by Mr. Lecoq is genuinely valuable and timely. We would appreciate more detailed background information, as well as any other information considered relevant to Security Council members, including the distribution of documents by the President in due time and form. Mexico recognizes the importance of the work of the Office of the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina in the implementation of the civilian aspects of the Dayton Peace Agreement.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8810 (2021) · source
“There is an urgent need to move the political process forward. Without a definitive end to hostilities, humanitarian needs will continue to grow, and mistrust of resuming political dialogue will continue to increase. The provision of humanitarian assistance cannot be held hostage to political considerations. In conclusion, I would reiterate my country’s concern about the abuse by some States of Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, which they invoke to justify the use of force in Syria, going beyond the terms of that provision so as to circumvent obtaining the express authorization of the Security Council.”
2021-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8805 (2021) · source
“While we acknowledge the many host countries, support for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees must continue in the region. On the economic side, the news is not good either. The deteriorating economic situation has been exacerbated by the impact of the pandemic. This, in turn, has led to growing citizen unrest resulting in mass protests in various parts of the country. We call on the authorities to respect the right of association of protesters and urge the Syrian Government to cooperate with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and allow it to operate on the ground to protect and promote respect for the human rights of the population. A decade of conflict has had a very high human cost and a broad geographic impact, which is reflected in the severe humanitarian crisis.”
2021-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8805 (2021) · source
“Without priority attention being given to the demands for justice and for accountability with respect to arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances and human rights violations, it will be very difficult, if not impossible, to find the path to reconciliation and sustainable peace in Syria. Given that international crimes have been committed, it seems to me that they should be referred to the International Criminal Court for consideration. We reiterate our call on all States to cooperate with the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism and the Independent International Commission of Inquiry. We also reiterate our concern that the conditions for the safe, secure and dignified return of Syrian refugees are not in place.”
2021-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8805 (2021) · source
“There is no doubt that a comprehensive and inclusive political process is required to make progress in resolving the conflict, which must be accompanied by a durable and sustained nationwide ceasefire. We have also just heard in Ms. Hussain’s briefing about the crucial role played by civil society. We therefore commend the Special Envoy’s efforts aimed at maintaining regular interaction with the Syrian Women’s Advisory Board and the civil society delegation. Ten years of conflict have left deep scars in the Syrian social fabric. Civil society is the cornerstone of the country’s development and cohesion. We must work with it. Mexico echoes the Secretary-General’s call to clarify the facts about the numerous cases of missing persons, and we urge that detainees be released.”
2021-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8805 (2021) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Special Envoy Pedersen and Ms. Hussain for their briefings. I also welcome the representatives of Syria, Iran and Turkey. As we have just heard from Mr. Pedersen, negotiations on Syria’s political future remain at an impasse, despite his many attempts to overcome the deadlock. We regret that the parties have failed to reach an agreement to hold the sixth meeting of the small group of the Constitutional Committee. Some 20 months have elapsed since the first meeting of this Committee without significant progress being made. We therefore urge the delegations, and in particular the delegation appointed by the Syrian Government, to engage constructively in the negotiations. Without dialogue, points of common interest cannot be reflected in a future Syrian Constitution.”
2021-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8805 (2021) · source
“We call on the civilian population to refrain from attacks and provocations and urge the Israeli Government to definitively suspend the eviction of Palestinian families residing in East Jerusalem. Lastly, I reiterate the urgent need to address the underlying causes of the conflict and actions that are in violation of international law, such as settlement expansion, for the sake of the peace process, and the viability of a future Palestinian State. We fully support the Secretary-General’s call for the two-State solution, based on international law and relevant United Nations resolutions. We hope that the Middle East Quartet for peace and other initiatives will bear fruit as soon as possible. Palestinians and Israelis deserve a better prospect for peace.”
2021-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8804 (2021) · source
“With regard to the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016), in addition to the situation in Gaza, the construction and expansion of settlements continues, as well as the clashes, in the occupied territories. Jerusalem must serve an example of tolerance and coexistence where its inhabitants can live in harmony. In accordance with the relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions, we condemn all actions that attempt to alter the demographic composition, character and status of the city of Jerusalem. The construction and expansion of settlements, the confiscation and demolition of property and the consequent displacement of the Palestinian population are violations of international humanitarian law, which represent an obstacle to the peace process.”
2021-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8804 (2021) · source