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De La Fuente Ramírez

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first: 2019-02-26
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“It will be up to whoever is at the helm of the Committee to implement the new measures contained in the resolution, as well as in the corresponding comprehensive reviews, in order to maintain the 1540 Committee’s relevance. We believe that the Committee should pay particular attention to developments in the areas of science and technology. As we conclude our term of office at the helm of the 1540 Committee, Mexico is satisfied that the subsidiary body will continue to support Member States in their efforts to prevent non-State actors from having access to weapons of mass destruction. With regard to the 2374 Committee concerning Mali, I want to begin by noting that in the past two years, the situation in Mali has been affected by the coups d’état that took place in 2020 and 2021.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9218 (2022) · source
“It should be acknowledged that the support of the Group of Experts was key in the drafting of that document. Less than two weeks ago, the Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2663 (2022), extending the mandate of the Committee and the Group of Experts for 10 years. In addition to reflecting the priorities identified in the comprehensive review, the extension will further strengthen the assistance that States need to meet their obligations. And for the first time, the Security Council encouraged the Committee to pay due attention to the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in all its activities. I again thank all members of the Council for their flexibility and the constructive spirit that made it possible to reach a consensus.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9218 (2022) · source
“In addition to conducting a thorough analysis of the measures undertaken by States in line with their obligations under resolution 1540 (2004), the Committee undertook a review of the lessons learned over the past five years and formulated proposals for its future mandate, while bearing in mind various challenges and emerging threats that would have been difficult to imagine in 2004, when resolution 1540 (2004) was adopted. The long comprehensive review process culminated in November with the adoption of a final report, which contains a wealth of analytical and statistical information, as well as conclusions and recommendations that reflect positions expressed not only by the members of the Committee but by the general membership of the United Nations.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9218 (2022) · source
“The Group of Experts participated in numerous outreach events in every region of the world, which helped to strengthen the Committee’s cooperation with Member States, international and regional organizations, academic institutions, industry forums and others. From 31 May to 2 June, the Committee was able to hold open consultations here in New York with the entire membership, as well as with international and regional organizations and civil-society and industry members. That was one of the core components of the comprehensive review — ensuring that the Committee’s deliberations and decisions were aligned with countries’ general approaches and concerns, beyond those of the 15 members of the Security Council.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9218 (2022) · source
“The pandemic resulted in decreased participation in outreach events — and when that failed, meetings that were entirely virtual — and limited even the possibility of holding in-person Committee meetings. As a matter of fact, the very first in-person meeting of a subsidiary body once that work resumed following the pandemic was held by the 1540 Committee. Along with the activities of the comprehensive review, the Committee continued its work of coordinating and providing assistance to States. There are currently 20 requests for assistance from 18 Member States. In addition to providing technical assistance, the Committee participated in several workshops to provide follow-up on various offers.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9218 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I will now provide a brief overview of Mexico’s chairmanship of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2374 (2017) concerning Mali. Our chairmanship of the 1540 Committee took place at one of the most interesting periods in the Committee’s work — amid the second comprehensive review on the status of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). It must be acknowledged that it was a very complex process. The Security Council approved two technical extensions of the Committee’s mandate to enable it to continue its work and conclude the comprehensive review, while acknowledging the long-term impact created by the coronavirus disease pandemic.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9218 (2022) · source
“This may be one of the last occasions on which Mexico will make a statement on the subject of Ukraine as an elected member of the Security Council. I would therefore like to reiterate my country’s position: the military route clearly does not offer a timely or viable solution. It is time for the Council and the international community to focus on promoting more dialogue and diplomatic understandings. Mediation options — those that exist already and those that may arise — should not be ruled out. Ending the supply of weapons implies negotiations and truces. Mexico reiterates its commitment to respecting the sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“But we equally call on those who are not yet party to the ATT to responsibly comply with the highest precautionary standards in their transfers, with objective criteria that transcend private corporate or geostrategic interests. That is an issue of utmost importance because the lives of thousands of people truly depend on it. We therefore highlight the fact that, beyond the current decisions to approve new sales and transfers, it is also time to establish more specific arms-control measures before entering the post-conflict stage — and we will get to that stage. The longer we take to do that, the harder it will be to get there, and the consequences of not having planned for it in time will once again be felt by civil society.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“The Small Arms Survey project has published reports of transfers of a wide range of weapons — from rifles to man-portable air defence systems. Those reports also warn of the growing number of unregistered civilian-owned weapons. In mid-November, a court in the Netherlands issued a judgment against those involved in the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH-17 in eastern Ukraine in 2014, arguing that it was the result of the transfer of a Buk surface-to-air missile system. All of those reports suggest there is, in fact, no effective arms-transfer control system in place. All countries that are party to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) must adhere to its provisions, especially those relating to the prohibition of transfers that would be in violation of the Treaty and the application of the strict risk analysis that the Treaty itself stipulates.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“While some exporters have made statements concerning the precautions they have taken in selling and shipping weapons, given the high volume of transfers, it is virtually impossible to maintain control of these weapons over their life cycle — not to mention the inherent risks of trafficking and diversion. Criminal organizations inevitably exploit the situation. The proliferation of civilian-owned weapons also has many very serious implications. More recently, we have taken note of the various allegations of transfers of uncrewed aerial vehicles. Regardless of their origin, they too have been used against civilians and civilian infrastructure, which is a violation of international humanitarian law by any measure.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank High Representative Nakamitsu and Mr. Kovalik for their briefings. As we said in September (see S/PV.9127), over the many months that the Security Council has been debating the conflict in Ukraine, Mexico has constantly pointed to the importance of and need to pay attention to the implications of arms transfers. In the light of Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, Mexico’s concern regarding arms transfers is not limited to the current situation — it dates back the beginning of the conflict in eastern Ukraine in 2014. The use of weapons in this conflict is ubiquitous. But it is civilians who have paid the highest price — that of their lives and the destruction of residential areas and infrastructure, including hospitals and schools.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“We reiterate our readiness to work for peace and stability in Ukraine, in full respect of its sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“We will therefore continue to insist on this issue and count on the support of the members of the Council. It is also essential to ensure progress in the relevant investigations so as to ensure accountability. In that re- gard, we will closely follow the work of the Internation- al Criminal Court, which is responsible for such tasks. In addition to the efforts and solidarity of the international community to assist the civilian population, we must explore new mediation options so that dialogue and diplomacy find greater scope for action. That was the case with the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which has been a critical humanitarian effort and demonstrates that there is room for agreement at the negotiating table.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“Children also represent almost 20 per cent of the displaced population, thereby increasing the risk of them contracting diseases or becoming victims of violence or trafficking as they are separated from their families. Children will also pay the highest price in terms of mental health. Under-Secretary-General Griffiths briefed us all — 675,000 children have already received some type of psychosocial support. That support has been possible only through great effort. Nevertheless, we stress that at least double — an estimated 1.5 million children — are at risk of depression, anxiety, post- traumatic stress disorder and other conditions requiring long-term mental health interventions. Psychosocial support will therefore need to continue be a critical part of the humanitarian response.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“We reiterate our urgent call to put an end to these attacks and to redouble efforts to rebuild the electricity grid in order to ensure the supply of priority services. It is particularly important to guarantee the electricity supply to the Zaporizhzhya and South Ukraine nuclear power plants in order to avoid a nuclear accident. As we have stressed on previous occasions, international humanitarian law unequivocally provides for the protection of civilians and civilian objects. These attacks must therefore be stopped, and the effects of hostilities on the civilian population must be mitigated as much as possible. The conflict has drastically changed the reality for millions of Ukrainian children. In addition to the lack of access to health services I noted, more than 3.6 million children are affected by the disruption of school services.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“Seventy per cent of attacks on health infrastructure around the world in recent months have occurred in Ukraine. Hospitals and medical centres are reported to be operating below minimum hygiene standards owing to water shortages and power outages. It is difficult to maintain the operation of such facilities without those basic supplies. In addition, the large-scale destruction of basic infrastructure creates chains of obstacles to the production and procurement of medical supplies and medicines. Moreover, health workers have been forced to abandon their jobs, and even their homes, as part of the serious problem of internal displacement exacerbated by the energy crisis. As a result, the civilian population, the main victim of the conflict, is finding it increasingly difficult to access health services at a time when they are most needed.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths for his briefing. Mexico notes with great concern that, as expected, the cold temperatures are creating a new dimension to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Regrettably, the needs of the people will continue to grow as the conflict continues and winter advances. This situation is also the result of the intense attacks on Ukraine’s electricity infrastructure network, which have left more than 10 million people without electricity and many more without heating. Efforts to repair the damage have thus far been insufficient. As we heard, the health sector is one of the most severely affected by the disruption to the electricity supply.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“For Mexico, a country with a feminist foreign policy, it is a matter of great satisfaction that, for the first time, the Security Council is encouraging the Committee to pay due attention to the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in all its activities. In conclusion, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, and the Ghanaian team for the excellent conduct of our work during November, wish every success to the Indian delegation in December and thank the members of my delegation who participated in this delicate negotiation.”
2022-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9205 (2022) · source
“We are therefore pleased that an agreement was reached and that the Council has extended for 10 years the mandate of a Committee that has as its main task supporting States in their efforts to prevent non-State actors from gaining access to weapons of mass destruction. This extension will also further strengthen the assistance that States require to fulfil their obligations. In substantive terms, this resolution takes into account the deliberations that took place during the comprehensive review, which Mexico had the opportunity to chair and in which all States Members of the United Nations could participate, if they so desired. The resolution again provides for two comprehensive reviews over the next 10 years, which is essential if the Committee is to be responsive to the concerns of the international community.”
2022-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9205 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to express my condolences, on behalf of Mexico, to the People’s Republic of China for the sad passing of former President Jiang Zemin. Mexico thanks the members of the Council for the support that enabled the unanimous adoption of resolution 2663 (2022), which renews the mandate of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). As evident from the statements we have just heard, it has not been a simple process, nor has it been free of obstacles. No process is. Nevertheless, in the face of differences in positions, expressed numerous times, Mexico made every effort to find solutions that would facilitate convergence, taking into account the differing points of view of all delegations.”
2022-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9205 (2022) · source
“The parties to the conflict have a responsibility to return to the political process to address the structural causes of violence and move towards reconciliation. For its part, the international community has the obligation to promote and support this process. In view of the foregoing, Mexico reiterates its support for any initiative that contributes to a two- State solution, with Jerusalem as the capital of both States, in accordance with the relevant United Nations resolutions. Only in this way will it be possible to lay the foundations for reconciliation and ensure sustainable peace in the Middle East.”
2022-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9203 (2022) · source
“We stress that UNRWA requires predictable funding to enable it to consistently provide humanitarian assistance and basic services to more than 5 million Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Palestine. On the political front, we urge the incoming Israeli Government to maintain and deepen civil, fiscal and security cooperation with the Palestinian Authority. Similarly, we reiterate our call for the Palestinian Authority to convene presidential and legislative elections in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, in line with the Algiers declaration. In conclusion, I stress that only a negotiated solution can put an end to the recurring cycles of violence that affect the stability of the entire region.”
2022-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9203 (2022) · source
“We echo the Special Coordinator’s call and urge political and social leaders to refrain from inciting violence and inflammatory rhetoric. Settlement construction is illegal under international law. We therefore call for a halt to settlement construction and expansion, as well as evictions and displacements of residents, and seizures and demolitions of Palestinian structures. School demolitions, such as the one that occurred in Masafer Yatta, violate the Palestinian population’s right to education and increase the grievances that hinder a return to dialogue. The renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) will undoubtedly provide certainty in planning the Agency’s work.”
2022-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9203 (2022) · source
“We recognize Israel’s legitimate security concerns. But, at the same time, we reiterate that Israeli security agencies must observe the principles of necessity, proportionality and distinction, in accordance with international humanitarian law. The recurrent use of lethal munitions against civilians contravenes these principles. The withholding of the mortal remains of any person is also unacceptable, as it is a form of collective punishment that prevents families from honouring the memory of those who have died. We commend the efforts of authorities and social leaders in Jenin to return the body of the young Druze man stolen last week and urge the immediate release of all remains still being held. We also condemn the recurrent attacks perpetrated by Israeli settlers, such as those that took place in Hebron on 19 November.”
2022-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9203 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his briefing. My delegation follows with concern the recent developments in Israel and Palestine. The analysis provided by Special Coordinator Wennesland confirms that we are faced with a very fragile situation that could escalate further. The recent incidents are reminiscent of the waves of violence seen in the last few years, so it is necessary to support everything that has a preventive or deterrent character. Mexico condemns the attacks perpetrated on 23 November in Jerusalem, where a young Israeli was killed and more than 20 people were injured. At the same time, my country deplores any threat posed to Israeli territory and its population, including the launching of rockets from Gaza.”
2022-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9203 (2022) · source
“Now, the power supply of the Republic of Moldova has also been affected. Further, the war has had a great impact on food prices, which affects the food security of many countries. In this regard, we welcome the renewal of the Black Sea Grain Initiative for the export of grain from Ukraine, as well as the Memorandum of Understanding between Russia and the United Nations Secretariat to facilitate access of Russian food and fertilizers to world markets. We hope that, in the same spirit in which the renewal of these two important agreements was achieved, new avenues for dialogue that privilege diplomacy can be found, as well as new mechanisms for mediation. It is urgent to put an end to the war and the grave suffering of the civilian population. It is also urgent to put a halt to the ever-increasing costs that the world is being asked to pay.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9202 (2022) · source
“We therefore reiterate, as a matter of urgency, the need to establish a security perimeter around the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant. There is still time to prevent a major tragedy, but if we do not do something the risk of one actually happening increases. That is why Mexico is once again making an unequivocal call today to put a stop to attacks on civilian infrastructure. We insist on the importance of respecting international humanitarian law. The Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols are clear and unambiguous: civilian objects cannot be the target of attacks. It is clear that the consequences of this war have been widespread. Last week, two people were killed in Poland as a result of the conflict and, as we have heard, last night, a new attack on a hospital caused the death of a newborn.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9202 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing and welcome President Zelenskyy’s participation in today’s Security Council meeting. The attacks over the past few days, which have destroyed part of Ukraine’s electricity infrastructure just as winter is about to begin, are unacceptable and must stop immediately. As mentioned previously, power-supply problems compromise other basic services, such as delivery of water and heating, as well as the safe operation of nuclear facilities in Ukraine. It is clear that, as the fighting intensifies, the risks of a nuclear accident increase. Such an accident would have catastrophic humanitarian and environmental consequences for the entire region and beyond.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9202 (2022) · source
“Richard Malanjum on his appointment this year as Ombudsperson to the 1267 Committee. We reiterate our support for his work, which is critical to providing standards of due process when removing individuals from the sanctions list. With regard to the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), it must be said that the threat of non-State actors acquiring weapons of mass destruction has not diminished, and that the international community should consider the fact that new technologies have provided innovative ways for non-State actors to acquire and use such weapons. The comprehensive review of resolution 1540 (2004) provided an opportunity for members of the Committee and the rest of Member States to put forward proposals that would better equip the Committee to confront current challenges and do it more effectively.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“We also welcome the fact that there will be a joint briefing of the 1373 Committee with the Office of Counter-Terrorism on gender next month, and we reiterate our position that such meetings should be open. We acknowledge the work of the Chair of the Committee, as well as the holding of a special meeting in India at the end of last month. With regard to the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al-Qaida and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities, we thank the Chair for the conduct of the Committee’s work and regret that agreements have not yet been reached on updating the guidelines for the work of the Committee in the light of the renewal of its mandate through resolution 2611 (2021). We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I would now like to make a very brief statement in my national capacity. With respect to the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism, we note the renewal of the mandate of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) through resolution 2617 (2021), which reiterates that CTED should integrate gender issues as a cross-cutting issue throughout its activities. In that regard, my delegation welcomes the publication by the Executive Directorate, together with the International Peace Institute, of a report on masculinities and violent extremism, which we will be presenting jointly on 30 November.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“In addition to facilitating requests for assistance, the Committee continued to work with States — at their invitation — to discuss national reporting, national action plans, the Committee’s matrices and assistance in implementing the resolution. The Committee continues to use its website as a means of public outreach. I would like to underline that the 1540 Committee’s cooperative approach and dialogue with Member States are the cornerstones of its activities. In conclusion, I would like to thank everyone, without exception, for their efforts in support of the Committee’s work.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“One of the measures that States may consider is the voluntary development of national implementation action plans, as encouraged in resolution 2325 (2016). Those plans help to identify actions to be taken in relation to national regulatory and control frameworks, foster inter-agency cooperation and identify areas in which assistance may be required. Since 2007, 38 States have submitted a total of 46 such plans to the Committee. The Committee plays an important role in facilitating assistance to Member States in fulfilling their obligations under resolution 1540 (2004) by connecting States requesting assistance with those offering it, be they States or international, regional or subregional organisations.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“Following the renewal of the Committee’s mandate in February, through resolution 2622 (2022), the 1540 Committee continued to undertake activities to promote the full and effective implementation of the resolution and to assist States — upon request — with strengthening their national capacities. In that regard, the Committee has participated in 19 outreach activities organized by States and international, regional and subregional organizations, as well as civil society. As of today, 185 countries have submitted to the Committee their initial report with details on the measures taken, or planned to be taken, to implement resolution 1540 (2004). It is important to take into account the effectiveness of the practical measures taken by States to implement the resolution.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“While the Committee had to postpone a number of activities planned in 2021 in connection with the comprehensive review of the status of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) as a result of the coronavirus disease pandemic, the Committee continued with the comprehensive review in 2022, including by holding open consultations from 31 May to 2 June. In keeping with the inclusive nature of the comprehensive review process, Member States, as well as international and regional organizations, participated in the Committee’s open consultations. Participants from non-governmental organizations, academia, professional associations and industry also made statements in an informal segment.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“Although the mandate of the 1540 Committee differs from that of the other two Committees, there are important areas of complementarity. Resolution 2325 (2016) reiterates the need for enhanced cooperation between the three Committees. In that regard, the 1540 Committee has continued to exchange information, coordinate visits to States, provide technical assistance and address other issues of interest to all three Committees, which have reported jointly to the Security Council each year, as is the case for today’s meeting.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“Resolution 1540 (2004) remains a vital component of the international non-proliferation architecture to prevent non-State actors from gaining access to weapons of mass destruction, particularly those identified on the United Nations list established and updated by the 1267 Committee and those to which resolution 1373 (2001) applies. The devastating and potentially catastrophic consequences that could result from the use of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons by such actors remain of grave concern to the international community. States have made significant progress towards the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). Much remains to be done, however, for the full and effective implementation of the resolution, which is therefore a long-term task.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): On behalf of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), I have the honour to report on the progress achieved since our last joint briefing on 2 December 2021 (see S/PV.8915). With regard to our mandate, we fully endorse the joint statement made on behalf of the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism, and the 1540 Committee.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“It is the first time such an exercise has been carried out since the establishment of the Committee in 2017. So far this year, the Committee has issued four press releases on its activities. There are currently eight individuals on the Committee’s sanctions list. The meeting rose at 10.10 a.m.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9200 (2022) · source
“I also transmitted to the members of the Committee and to the Panel of Experts the letter addressed to me by the Permanent Representative of Mali on 11 August, which contained a number of comments on the abovementioned report. The Committee plans to meet before the end of the year with representatives of ECOWAS as a follow- up to one of the recommendations of the final report of the Panel of Experts on the contributions of that regional organization to the implementation of the peace agreement. Moreover, in compliance with the working guidelines and with the support of the Panel of Experts and the Secretariat, the list of sanctions was updated in October, including additional information in the entries corresponding to three sanctioned individuals.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9200 (2022) · source
“Committee members underlined the essential role played by the countries of the region in the effectiveness of the sanctions regime. On 28 July, the Committee again held informal consultations to discuss the final report of the Panel of Experts, which was formally forwarded to the Council, in accordance with resolution 2590 (2021), on 3 August 2022 (S/2022/595). The Committee members agreed on a number of actions to follow up on seven recommendations of the Panel of Experts. It is important to note that the Committee agreed to give the Permanent Representative of Mali access to the final report prior to its publication, as requested by the Malian authorities and in the interest of greater transparency.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9200 (2022) · source
“On 8 February, the Committee met with the Panel of Experts to consider a limited version of the report mandated by resolution 2590 (2021) (S/2022/232). The coordinator of the Panel explained that, given the timing of the appointment of the experts, it had not been possible to produce a substantive report in line with the usual standards. However, the Panel took the opportunity to present its programme of work to the Committee. Subsequently, on 16 March, the Committee met with the representatives of Mali, Algeria, Burkina Faso, the Gambia, Guinea, Mauritania, Morocco, the Niger, Nigeria, Senegal and Ghana, the latter in its capacity as Chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Participants outlined the challenges they faced in implementing the sanctions authorized by the Council.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9200 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (spoke in Spanish): I speak in my capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2374 (2017), concerning Mali. First of all, I would like to recall that the Committee was established in 2017 at the request of the Malian Government to monitor the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali and, if necessary, to take measures against anyone obstructing its implementation. In that regard, and in accordance with the Committee’s guidelines for the conduct of its work, I am pleased to report to the Council on the work carried out during 2022. This year, the Committee has held informal consultations on three occasions and plans to convene an additional meeting before the end of the year.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9200 (2022) · source
“Mexico will continue in the Security Council and all other multilateral forums to support the efforts of the international community to halt the development of nuclear technologies and capabilities for military purposes, support an atmosphere of respect and cooperation and promote confidence-building measures, in order to reach a diplomatic solution leading to the complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.”
2022-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9197 (2022) · source
“Through our participation in the Security Council, we have called several times on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to fully comply with its obligations, cooperate without delay with the International Atomic Energy Agency and resume political dialogue. Mexico reiterates its support for the Council’s resolutions to prevent the proliferation of nuclear and missile technology and appeals to all States to observe them scrupulously. On 4 November, the elected members of the Council jointly called on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to refrain from new launches, halt the development of its nuclear programme and resume dialogue. It is indeed necessary that the Council, in a united manner, make a clear statement: these launches are simply unacceptable and must stop now.”
2022-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9197 (2022) · source
“This latest launch adds to the dozens of launches of which we have been duly informed this year and against which the Council has been unable to send any signal. It seems to make no difference whether the Democratic People’s Republic is informed that there is an open debate or closed consultations. It is clear that the silence has also sent the wrong signal. The launches continue in open defiance of the Council, its prior resolutions, the entire multilateral system and the global non-proliferation regime. We echo the Secretary-General’s condemnation of this most recent launch and join him in his call for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to desist from any further provocative actions, comply fully with its international obligations and immediately return to the table and resume an inclusive dialogue.”
2022-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9197 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing, and we welcome the delegations of Japan and the Republic of Korea to this meeting. Just two weeks ago, we met to discuss the launches by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea of some 20 missiles, including one missile that fell in the Republic of Korea’s exclusive economic zone and the failed launch of yet another mission that was assessed to be of intercontinental range (see S/PV.9183). This morning, we heard again — and confirmed, with great concern — the information that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea had launched a new intercontinental-range ballistic missile, which landed in Japan’s exclusive economic zone.”
2022-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9197 (2022) · source
“I would like to conclude by reiterating that Mexico emphasizes the adoption of new approaches that prioritize mediation and dialogue to put an end to the war. Mexico reiterates its support for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9195 (2022) · source
“The agreement must be implemented to facilitate access to global markets for Russian food products and fertilizer, including ammonium. We recognize the Secretary-General’s efforts to remove many of the obstacles faced in exporting such products. The agreements have been a beacon of hope for those of us who believe in dialogue and diplomacy as paths to a solution to the conflict, in spite of rifts that at times appear almost insurmountable. Lastly, it is essential to advance international investigations to ensure accountability. Those who have committed crimes in this conflict must be brought to justice. The international community owes at least that to the victims. We will therefore closely follow the work of the International Criminal Court.”
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“Mexico acknowledges the work of the IAEA, in particular its verification work in three locations, based on one of the parties’ doubts about activities taking place there. We note that the Agency found no evidence of undeclared nuclear activity or materials. We will closely follow the results of the visits to other nuclear power plants, including Chornobyl, in the coming weeks. While the situation at the Zaporizhzhya plant is undoubtedly critical, it is important to underline that during this conflict any nuclear facility could potentially become a disaster area affecting the population and the environment. Thirdly, I would like to mention the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which, as others have said, has been instrumental in helping to mitigate the food insecurity that is primarily affecting developing countries. It therefore must continue.”
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