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De La Fuente Ramírez

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first: 2019-02-26
most recent: 2023-08-03
sittings or episodes: 172
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“The prosperity of the Palestinian population is an element in the security and stability not only of Palestine and Israel, but of the Middle East as a whole. Restrictions on freedom of movement by land and sea are one of the main causes of the severe humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Population growth has increased the demand for goods and services, while restrictions severely impact economic activity. As the Palestinian territories enjoy close commercial, cultural and family ties, the movement of people and goods is therefore essential. We accordingly believe that it imperative to lift the blockade of Gaza once and for all, guarantee unrestricted access for humanitarian operations and redouble support for the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.”
2021-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8804 (2021) · source
“In the past week alone, there have been reports of rocket fire from Gaza, and violence persists in East Jerusalem. We condemn such attacks on Israel and deplore the disproportionate use of force by the Israeli army and law- enforcement agencies. We urge the parties to avoid provocations and attacks on the civilian population and infrastructure and that they exercise maximum restraint. It is imperative that the endless cycle of violence and reconstruction, which has prevailed in the Gaza Strip in recent years, be broken. We welcome the recent meetings between Israeli and Egyptian officials and the efforts of the Special Coordinator. We hope that these meetings will contribute to promoting a genuine, durable and sustainable ceasefire.”
2021-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8804 (2021) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing. We welcome the formation of the new Israeli Government, which we hope will continue to cooperate with the Palestinian Authority, particularly on security, tax-collection and public-health matters. We also recognize that nearly 30 per cent of the new Government’s cabinet members are women, and we hope that the full, equal and substantive participation of women and minorities will continue to grow. Furthermore, we applaud efforts towards intra-Palestinian reconciliation. At the same time, we urge the Palestinian Authority to call new elections. Regular, transparent and inclusive elections are a central foundation for building a democratic State. Despite last May’s ceasefire, we note with concern the fragile stability in the area.”
2021-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8804 (2021) · source
“In short, 10 years of conflict have led to serious humanitarian consequences. We hope that the Council can explore, without bias, all options to facilitate humanitarian access for Syria. It would be indefensible to cut off options for the delivery of humanitarian aid even as the needs of the people are increasing.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source
“The cross-border mechanism also allows for the payment of teaching staff and the costs of teaching material. Education in the region depends on the border crossing. It is clear that unfettered humanitarian access is essential. The difficult situation on the other side of the country has also worsened in recent months, and conditions in the Al-Hol camp, including medicine shortages, are worrisome. Since the closure of the Al-Yarubiyah crossing in January 2020 and despite efforts to increase cross-line operations, it has not been possible to replace the aid received through that border crossing, in particular in the context of the fight against the pandemic. We would like to hear from the Acting Under-Secretary-General about other ways the region has been affected due to the closure of the Al-Yarubiyah border crossing.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source
“As the Secretary-General and humanitarian agencies have reiterated, the Bab Al-Hawa crossing is essential for the people living in the north-west of Syria to obtain food, medical attention and education. Without the renewal of its authorization, one of many critical issues will be exacerbated — childhood malnutrition. It is estimated that one in every three children under the age of five in that area already suffers from chronic malnutrition, and the interruption of food aid will worsen that dire situation. Other essential services — such as health and education — will also be affected if the authorization for the crossing is not renewed. Medicine, surgical supplies and coronavirus disease vaccines pass through Bab Al-Hawa. As we heard, the vaccine roll-out began only a few weeks ago; we cannot interrupt that process.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source
“As others have done, we strongly condemn the attack on the Al-Shifa hospital in Afrin on 12 July, in which at least 19 people died, including children and humanitarian and health-care staff. Such acts are at variance with international humanitarian law and are inexcusable. They must be investigated and those responsible must be punished. The Security Council must take prompt decisions. The authorization for the Bab Al-Hawa border crossing will expire shortly. As we heard, nearly 3.4 million people in the north-west of the country are in need of humanitarian aid. Therefore, it is not only vital to maintain current access but we must also streamline operations so as to reduce shortages and relieve the suffering of the population.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the Secretary-General for his remarks. I also thank Acting Under-Secretary-General Ramesh Rajasingham and Ms. Sherine Ibrahim for their briefings. I also welcome the representatives of Syria, Turkey and Iran to today’s meeting. Regrettably, as we heard in today’s briefings, the humanitarian situation for the people of Syria remains critical. Armed conflicts, air attacks and the use of improvised explosive devices are ongoing, to mention only a few of the violent incidents that in turn hinder the delivery and distribution of humanitarian aid of all kinds. Despite calls from the Security Council, civilian infrastructure remains a target of attacks.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source
“I close with a special mention of civil society, whose contribution is vital to peacebuilding and sustaining peace. Mr. Mohandis’s briefing today is a reminder that the Council benefits when a plurality of South Sudanese voices are heard, which always help us to better grasp the situation on the ground there.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“Those cycles of violence undermine the inter-ethnic peace process and chip away at the confidence between parties. Accountability is one of the sore points in the peace and reconciliation process. For that reason, we call on the authorities to conduct the necessary investigations and to prosecute the perpetrators of the violence that is ravaging Jonglei. We also are concerned at the reports of extrajudicial executions in Warrap. The strengthening of the rule of law is one of the key issues under the Revitalized Agreement. The operationalization of and full compliance with the agreement must be a priority if we are to put an end to the cycles of violence and insecurity. Failure to fully implement the agreement would be tantamount to removing any guarantees of the future of the country.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“As part of the recent redesignation of the Bentiu protection-of- civilians site, we strongly call on UNMISS to maintain a flexible posture when it comes to risk analysis, contingency planning and its capacity to respond in the event that the security situation in the recently redesignated camp requires it, as indicated in resolution 2567 (2021). We also call for the redesignation of the protection-of-civilians site in Malakal to be carried out when conditions allow. The support and cooperation of UNMISS in protecting civilians remains vital, and we recognize that having the capacity for rapid deployment to address the changing situation on the ground is crucial. Mexico deplores the impact of the violence, especially in the Jonglei region, where in early May scores of people died.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“Given those circumstances, it is disturbing to see the resurgence of violence in parts of Central Equatoria and the plundering and violence in Tonj and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area, as well as the ongoing attacks and threats against humanitarian personnel. Those attacks left at least two humanitarian workers dead in May. We call on the Government to exercise its responsibility to facilitate the provision of humanitarian assistance by creating the conditions and provisions necessary for security. The protection of civilians continues to be one of the main challenges facing the Government.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“The reconstitution of the Transition National Legislative Assembly and efforts towards the drafting of the constitution undoubtedly represent significant progress. We note with concern the selective application of the provisions in terms of security regarding transitional justice, accountability, reconciliation and respect for the gender quota. Those are all pillars on which the governance and stability of the country will be built. The appointments to the Legislative Assembly are not in line with the 35 per cent quota for women. We reiterate that it is absolutely essential that we have the full participation of women and young people in the peace process. South Sudan is facing its highest levels of food insecurity and malnutrition since its independence. Today 8.3 million people in the country are in need of humanitarian assistance.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We extend a very warm welcome to Special Representative Haysom on the occasion of his first briefing to the Security Council as Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). We also thank Mr. Mohandis for the insights he kindly shared with us and we welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of South Sudan. As we glance back over the past decade just one month before the tenth anniversary of South Sudan’s independence, Mexico recognizes the commitment of the transitional Government. However, we urge the full and effective implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, which constitutes the basis for progress, stability and growth in the country.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“The international community and the United Nations system, including the Council, must stand firm and united to support Haiti in achieving this goal.”
2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source
“We urge continued efficient and coherent collaboration and interaction between BINUH and the United Nations country team to enhance the resilience of the people in order to ensure peacebuilding and sustainable peace in the country. We particularly welcome the weapons and ammunition management programme launched by BINUH and various United Nations entities, including the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The role of the various United Nations organs and agencies to promote development in Haiti is critical, but it is necessary to generate synergies between the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and the Peacebuilding Commission. In March, the Security Council made a clear statement on the need for political actors in Haiti to resolve their differences.”
2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source
“We reiterate our call for vaccines, as a global public good, to be made available to the poorest countries and distributed to all social groups. Challenges pertaining to human rights and the rule of law remain a source of concern in Haiti. Greater efforts are needed to combat corruption and impunity, particularly in cases of gender-based violence. Furthermore, we express our concern regarding the deterioration of the security situation, in particular the activities of criminal gangs and the increase in kidnappings. We acknowledge the efforts of the United Nations country team aimed at creating jobs for young people, women and other vulnerable groups.”
2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source
“We regret that those endeavours have not been successful and we call on all actors to renew efforts to engage in dialogue, without preconditions, in order to reach a minimum consensus that will promote the prosperity and well-being of the Haitian people. More than 1.5 million Haitians are in need of humanitarian assistance. The national authorities and the international community must work more closely together to address the current situation. We take note of the state of emergency declared in Haiti due to the coronavirus disease pandemic, while expressing our concern about the minimal progress made in terms of the vaccination process. Nevertheless, we welcome the support that Haiti will soon be receiving in that regard, as we have just heard from the representative of the United States.”
2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source
“We call on all political actors to ensure the holding of free, inclusive, transparent and credible elections in 2021 that reflect the democratic will of the Haitian people. Given the fragility of the electoral processes ahead, we join the Secretary-General in his appeal to the Haitian authorities, political parties and civil society to put the future of the country before their personal interests. Violence and incitement to violence are unacceptable. It is only through dialogue and democratic renewal that Haiti will be able to embark on the path towards sustainable development. We acknowledge the efforts of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) and other groups to bring about a much-needed dialogue between political parties, authorities, civil society and members of the diaspora.”
2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I appreciate the briefings delivered by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti, Ms. Helen La Lime, and Ms. Chantal Hudicourt Ewald. Their reflections are most useful to the Council. I also welcome the presence of the Acting Prime Minister of Haiti at this meeting. Stability and prosperity in Haiti constitute a major and unresolved issue for Latin America and the Caribbean. As we have heard, the political, security and human rights situation in the country has not improved since our last meeting in February (S/2021/174). We therefore stress the urgent need to hold parliamentary, presidential and municipal elections in Haiti before the end of the year.”
2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source
“Mexico will participate constructively in the negotiations to strengthen the implementation of the strategic priorities of this Mission with the protection of civilians at the centre of its action.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“Thirdly, Mexico condemns the attack launched in April against the MINUSMA base at Anguelhok, in which regrettably four members of the Mission died. We reiterate that such actions may constitute war crimes. My country calls on the Malian authorities to combat disinformation campaigns aimed at stirring up animosity against MINUSMA in the region. We welcome the first conviction in March of an individual involved in two attacks against MINUSMA. This precedent should pave the way for justice for peacekeepers who have lost their lives in Mali. In conclusion, my country expresses its full support for MINUSMA and takes note of the Secretary- General’s recommendation on the renewal of its mandate.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“Keeping in mind that the main responsibility for protecting the population against violence lies with the Malian State, Mexico calls on the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and the international forces to coordinate their actions to strengthen the capacities of the Malian security forces so that they can guarantee the protection of civilians and the human rights of the population. In this regard, we acknowledge the positive results of MINUSMA’s work to reduce the number of incidents against civilians in Ansongo. Also noteworthy is the cooperation between the United Nations Police and the European Union’s capacity-building mission to train security forces in the Mopti region.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“We also expect the electoral authority to do what is necessary to ensure the participation of internally displaced persons and refugees. Secondly, we condemn the terrorist activities and intracommunal violence that continue to claim civilian lives and aggravate the humanitarian situation. We reiterate our concern about the expansion of violent acts southwards and their escalation in such neighbouring countries as Burkina Faso. We view with concern the increasing sophistication of attacks perpetrated by armed groups and the use of increasingly sophisticated equipment. In this regard, I would like to hear the Special Representative’s views on what additional measures can be taken to combat the armed groups’ supply networks for weapons and military equipment.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“The attention of the Government and the international community should be focused on resolving such pending issues as finalizing the electoral legal framework and the composition of the electoral commission, integrating the voter register, and setting up a security mechanism that will allow for the peaceful conduct of the campaigns and orderly election days for the constitutional referendum, the local and regional elections and the legislative and presidential elections throughout the country’s territory. Mexico urges the Malian Government to take the measures necessary to guarantee the participation of women in the political process and to set aside at least 30 per cent of posts of responsibility to women, in accordance with the law. We regret that the newly formed Government falls short in upholding this minimum.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“We urge regional organizations, in particular the Economic Community of West African States, to exert their utmost influence on the new authorities in order to avoid further setbacks in the transition process and in the implementation of the Peace Agreement. I wish to draw the attention of the Security Council to three points. First, it is essential that the new authorities give absolute priority to the holding of free, inclusive and credible elections.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“This second suspension of the Constitutional order by a military intervention in less than nine months hinders the path towards a democratic transition and contributes to the weakening of the State, which can only work to the benefit of extremist groups. We take note of the inauguration of Colonel Goïta as President and the formation of a new Government headed by Mr. Choguel Maïga. We urge them to resume the transition process as soon as possible, in accordance with the previously agreed terms and timetable and in accordance with the Security Council communiqué (SC/14532) of 26 May, the road map and the Transition Charter.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Special Representative Wane for his explanation of the latest developments in Mali and wish him every success in his new responsibilities. I also welcome the valuable participation of Ms. Fatima Maiga in today’s meeting. Mexico hopes that the Security Council will more frequently include women representatives of civil society in its discussions. I also welcome the presence of the representative of Mali in the Chamber today. My country deeply regrets the action by a group from the Malian Defence and Security Forces that culminated in the arrest and resignation of the transitional president and prime minister last month.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“Despite facing significant challenges, both institutionally and personally, she has managed to promote the work of the International Criminal Court in an independent and impartial manner, making progress in the fight against impunity for the most heinous crimes. We wish Prosecutor Bensouda every success in her future endeavours, while extending our support to the new Prosecutor Karim Khan.”
2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source
“We recognize this joint work and its potential for collecting and preserving evidence, and we look forward to even closer collaboration in future. We also call for an end to the violence in Darfur, which continues to be a cause for concern and therefore hinders the collection of evidence on the ground. We also note the ICC’s efforts to investigate crimes of sexual and gender-based violence as a method of warfare in Darfur, which we strongly condemn. We also look forward to stepping up the pace and implementing the March 2020 framework for cooperation between the Government and the United Nations on sexual violence in armed conflict. In conclusion, on behalf of Mexico, I would like to acknowledge the work of Prosecutor Bensouda and her entire team throughout her nine years in office.”
2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source
“Hussein and Mr. Harun, who are already being detained. With regard to Mr. Banda, who is a fugitive, we urge the Sudan and the countries of the region to redouble efforts to find him, arrest him and surrender him to the ICC. On the other hand, evidence-collection work by the Office of the Prosecutor continues to be essential for further progress in the investigation of cases. The ICC’s lack of access in recent years has hampered this work, and now there is also a need to take measures for the preservation of such evidence, as well as to ensure access to witnesses. The ICC’s investigative work has benefited from collaboration with the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan and with other United Nations agencies, particularly in terms of logistical support.”
2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source
“Mexico acknowledges the Sudan’s efforts to ensure access to justice for the victims, as this is one of the central points of the Juba Peace Agreement and one of the commitments of the transitional Government. We reiterate that the implementation of the agreement is critical to achieve lasting peace. We therefore urge all parties to continue working to that end. As the Prosecutor rightly noted, a hearing on charges in the Abd-Al-Rahman case also took place during this reporting period. This is a concrete step for the victims of the atrocities committed in Darfur to finally be able to have the Court consider the facts of the case. While this case represents meaningful progress, there are other pending cases where the accused have not been surrendered to the Court. In particular, my country calls for the surrender of Mr. Al-Bashir, Mr.”
2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for her briefing on the latest report on the situation in the Sudan pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005). I also welcome the representative of the Sudan to this meeting. We welcome the significant progress in cooperation between the Sudan and the ICC, especially the signing of two memorandums of understanding. In that regard, we also welcome the Prosecutor’s visit last month to the Sudan and trust that it will mark a new chapter in cooperation to facilitate the process of justice, peace and reconciliation.”
2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source
“Mexico reiterates its call on the Secretary-General to step up his good offices between Syria and the OPCW, as well as with interested parties, in order to work towards a solution of this matter, which has already been before us for many, many years. If the Security Council is united in its condemnation of the use of chemical weapons by any actor and in any circumstances, it is therefore up to the Council to uphold the norm against the use of chemical weapons and their inhumane effects and to support the mandate of the OPCW, requesting that it play its due role, but we must also devote the same attention to listening. Mexico will continue to follow any new developments closely. The only way to find a solution to this issue is through diplomatic means.”
2021-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8785 (2021) · source
“Mexico believes that ongoing dialogue between the Security Council and the OPCW is useful in making objective progress on some of the outstanding issues. At the same time, we believe that it would be worthwhile to reflect on the format of these monthly informational meetings. Mexico favours the idea of holding public meetings, which allow for greater transparency and accountability for the Security Council. Unfortunately, however, on the issue before us, these meetings have not led to progress in achieving the common goal we all share of preventing any possible use of chemical weapons in the region. It is not very helpful to exchange views that are already well known, which promotes polarization at the expense of finding viable alternatives and complying with the provisions set forth by the Security Council.”
2021-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8785 (2021) · source
“Mexico urges Syria to consider a new round of talks with the Declaration Assessment Team in order to shed light on the issue of the presence of a neat chemical warfare agent found in September 2020 in the samples taken from large storage containers. We also trust that inspections in Syria by the Fact-Finding Mission will continue at sites identified by the United Nations-OPCW Joint Investigation Mechanism and the Investigation and Identification Team. The cooperation of Syria is essential to ensuring that these missions can carry out their work. For example, it would be helpful for everyone to know whether there has been any progress in implementing the measures mandated by the OPCW Executive Council on 9 July 2020.”
2021-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8785 (2021) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I recognize the participation in this meeting of the Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Mr. Fernando Arias, to whom I reiterate Mexico’s support for the work of the OPCW. I also thank Mrs. Nakamitsu for her detailed briefing. We also welcome the presence of the representatives of the Syrian Arab Republic, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey. My country has taken note of the report and of the areas where we continue to hope for full cooperation from Syria in declaring all agents produced and turned into weapons.”
2021-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8785 (2021) · source
“My delegation welcomes the prompt allocation by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and some international partners of funds to begin reconstruction work in Gaza. We hope that the contributions of the international community will continue. In conclusion, reconstruction and economic reactivation efforts in Palestine must go hand in hand with the realization of the legitimate aspirations of self- determination of the Palestinian people. An independent and economically viable Palestinian State will benefit Israel’s security. The responsibility to resume this process undoubtedly rests with the parties in conflict. However, all of us in the international community have an obligation to support this process.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“We also call on Israel to promote conditions conducive to peaceful and prosperous Palestinian economic development and, among other measures, to lift the blockade on Gaza. Similarly, we urge it to end all settlement activity in the occupied territories, including the appropriation, eviction and demolition of Palestinian properties, as well as the construction and expansion of settlements, which are illegal under international law and represent an obstacle to the two- State solution. Likewise, and in line with the relevant United Nations resolutions, we call for the preservation of the special status of Jerusalem. We reiterate our call on political, social and religious leaders to refrain from the use of inflammatory rhetoric that fosters social polarization and fuels violence.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“The only way to break this vicious cycle and offer a prosperous and peaceful future for Israeli and Palestinian children is through the full implementation of the two- State solution based on United Nations resolutions and well-known international parameters — a solution that addresses Israel’s legitimate security concerns and supports the consolidation of a politically and economically viable Palestinian State. While reaffirming its commitment to the two- State solution, Mexico urges the Palestinian leadership to set a new date and plan for its electoral process. The holding of free and transparent elections is the backbone of any democratic State. We also urge Hamas and other organizations in Gaza to refrain from firing rockets or incendiary devices or from engaging in any other attack against Israel.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“This cycle of violence is added to the list of clashes that have been occurring between Israel and Palestine for the past 13 years. In that context, reconstruction plans and funds from international donors spurred by temporary truces naturally help, but to some extent they fall on deaf ears. As long as the historical and underlying causes of the conflict are not addressed, we will continue to deplore episodes of confrontation followed by temporary truces and reconstruction processes. There is no reason for Israeli children to have to run to a bunker in the middle of the night or for Palestinian children to have to seek temporary refuge in schools.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland, Commissioner-General Lazzarini and Mr. Khalidi for their timely briefings. I also welcome the representatives of Palestine and Israel to the Security Council. Like other members of the Council, Mexico welcomes the announcement of the ceasefire that came into effect last Friday. We also welcome the mediation efforts of Egypt, Qatar and others, which were all important in achieving that goal. Unfortunately, after 11 days of conflict, the toll, as we have heard repeatedly, is grave: nearly 300 fatalities, 9,000 wounded, 77,000 displaced and millions of dollars in material damage. And yet, despite this, we note that the fighting in Jerusalem continues unabated, a sign of the fragility of the agreement that has been reached.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“Finally, we welcome announcements of a possible restoration of diplomatic relations between Somalia and Kenya. As the Secretary-General rightly notes in his report (S/2021/485), such a relationship is central to cooperation and stability in the wider region and, in particular, to the support needed for the political process and the containment of Al-Shabaab.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source
“We welcome the first delivery of vaccines under the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility, but in addition to vaccines being insufficient, the prevailing security situation limits their effective distribution, let alone their delivery to the most remote locales, which are beyond State control. While the first quarter of the year saw a decrease in the number of incidents affecting humanitarian operations, humanitarian access, in general, remains a challenge. We reiterate our condemnation of attacks on humanitarian and medical personnel and call on all actors to respect and protect them. Efforts must be redoubled to secure the necessary vaccines for the entire country and to strengthen security for humanitarian access to all locations.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source
“Fractures in the security sector, based on clan affiliation or support for members of the political opposition, pose an imminent risk to the viability of the transition plan. A trend towards a deterioration of the fragile prevailing conditions and the impossibility of consolidating the security forces is unlikely to translate into a reconfiguration of the African Union Mission in Somalia. On the contrary, the desired transfer of security responsibilities would be jeopardized. The humanitarian situation also requires special attention, all the more so as the pandemic continues to affect several fronts.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source
“The 17 September agreement continues to be the only consensual basis for ensuring an inclusive electoral process. That is why it is backed by the Security Council, the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development. Regional and subregional mediation are fundamental. As we warned in our most recent analysis of the situation in Somalia, the electoral impasse has had security consequences throughout the country. Al-Shabaab and other groups have taken advantage of the situation to increase their power and influence, as attested by the attacks on the Aden Adde airport complex and in the vicinity of the Waberi Parliament. We urge political leaders to commit to preserving peace and stability in the country in the face of the real threat posed by Al-Shabaab.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source
“In that regard, the creation of a conflict resolution committee is encouraging as a measure to promote the resumption of dialogue among the primary political actors. However, we express our concern about the reservations of some parties to return to dialogue. Amid the growing tensions and protests in Mogadishu and elsewhere, we call on political and social leaders to abstain from inciting communities to violence. We need leaders to promote de-escalation and genuinely guide people towards the best interests of the Somali people. In the current situation, it is critical that the international community, including the Security Council, send timely and appropriate signals to promote the urgent resumption of dialogue as a mechanism to settle differences, and avoid taking unilateral actions that could derail the political process.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this meeting in the Security Council Chamber. I would like to thank Special Representatives James Swan and Francisco Madeira for their informative briefings. The situation in Somalia, without a doubt, continues to evolve. The political electoral panorama continues to be uncertain and the security situation remains troubling. We have taken note of the decision to rescind the extension of the presidential mandate and the special electoral law. We therefore welcome in particular the return to, and preservation of, the 17 September agreement as the basis for the next elections. We hope that the resumption of high-level talks, led by Prime Minister Roble, will be productive.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source
“Mexico is proud to have contributed and to continue to contribute proactively to the development of this agenda to the benefit of children.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“For Mexico, putting human beings, especially children, at the centre of its policies is imperative, which means listening to the needs and aspirations of young people, who share one demand 4 education. The right to education continues to be one of the first casualties of armed conflict. The United Nations, in particular the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission, must redouble their efforts to ensure that education is used as a tool for both prevention and reintegration. The children and armed conflict agenda, which has evolved thanks to the joint work of the General Assembly and the Council, demonstrates that multilateralism can be achieved when the political will to address multidimensional threats is present.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source