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De La Fuente Ramírez

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first: 2019-02-26
most recent: 2023-08-03
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“It is therefore necessary for a rigorous and impartial investigation to be carried out promptly in order to determine the circumstances that damaged this civilian infrastructure and to identify those responsible. In conclusion, I reiterate that this regrettable incident forces us to truly rethink how we will focus the efforts of the Council in order to reduce tensions and begin, more decisively, to seek a solution through dialogue and diplomacy so that the conflict does not continue to escalate, as it has week after week under the Council’s passive watch.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9144 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Mr. Hanif and Mr. Eyl-Mazzega for their briefings and the information they shared with us. Mexico has followed with concern the recent incidents in the Baltic Sea that caused leaks in the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines, and we regret the impact they will have on the environment and international shipping. Unfortunately, they are also an additional destabilizing factor for energy markets, which had already been badly affected by the war in Ukraine. What complicates it further is that given the information available, it seems more likely to have been an act of sabotage than an accident. That is particularly worrisome in the context in which it occurred, as it will not be easy to repair, and the damage inflicted could have serious social and economic consequences.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9144 (2022) · source
“Mexico supports the sovereignty, unity, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders. We reiterate our support for the efforts of the Secretary- General and other potential actors to promote dialogue and diplomacy to find a political path out of the war. Against that backdrop, Mexico voted in favour of the draft resolution contained in document S/2022/720.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9143 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Having suffered the loss of its own territory by annexation throughout its history as a result of foreign invasion, Mexico cannot consent to another country falling victim to such acts of aggression. Mexico’s position has always been clear on unnegotiable respect for international law, in particular the prohibition of territorial expansion through the use of force or other means that contravene the Charter of the United Nations. That rule of international law, explicitly provided for in the Charter of our Organization and endorsed by the General Assembly, the Security Council and the jurisprudence of the International Court of Justice, means that the referendums held in occupied territories in Ukraine, in the context of an invasion, have no legal validity.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9143 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we welcome meetings such as that of the Munich Group, discussions on the Arab Peace Initiative and the ministerial meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of the International Assistance to Palestinians, which was held during the high-level week of the General Assembly, the purpose of all of which is to encourage measures to rebuild trust and promote a two-State solution. The support of the international community and particularly the commitment of both President Abbas and Prime Minister Lapid to a two-State solution deserve special recognition. That is the way forward. It is time to resume the political process under the auspices of the international community, and hopefully under more active leadership by the Security Council.”
2022-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9139 (2022) · source
“Israel’s law-enforcement agencies must observe the principles of necessity, proportionality and distinction. Thirdly, with regard to the political process, we acknowledge confidence-building measures such as permits for Palestinian workers and easing the movement of people and goods in Gaza. However, such efforts should also come with an inclusive and far-reaching political process in which Israel and Palestine engage constructively, with the shared goal of addressing the structural causes of the conflict.”
2022-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9139 (2022) · source
“The provocations that have taken place in the courtyards of the Al-Haram Al-Sharif/Al-Aqsa Mosque are unacceptable, given the fact that as we have seen on other occasions, they can have disastrous consequences. We call for restraint and for avoiding any measure that undermines the historical, demographic, religious or cultural character of the city. We also note that the security situation in the West Bank continues to deteriorate. According to statistics from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, this year has been the deadliest since 2005. Frequent raids and operations by the Israel Defense Forces have resulted in the deaths of more than 80 Palestinian civilians, and nearly 7,500 injured to date in 2022.”
2022-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9139 (2022) · source
“The construction and expansion of settlements and all that entails, such as the transfer of settlers, the confiscation and demolition of properties and the displacement of the Palestinian population, as is happening in Masafer Yatta and Sheikh Jarrah, among other places, constitute violations of international law and a number of United Nations resolutions. Mexico therefore calls once again for all activities related to settlement expansion to cease. The second is the constantly increasing violence. We are very concerned about the increasing frequency of violent incidents and deplore the attack that occurred a few days ago in Holon in which an Israeli woman died. As the Special Coordinator noted, the fragile situation in East Jerusalem is also alarming.”
2022-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9139 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his very extensive briefing. I would like to begin today by wishing our Jewish friends and colleagues chag sameach — a very happy new year. The briefing we just heard once again demonstrates the very limited progress that has been made in the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016). Unfortunately, the reality is one of reversals and setbacks, three of which I will focus on today. The first is settlement expansion, which undermines the viability of a two-State solution.”
2022-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9139 (2022) · source
“In short, Mexico’s position remains in line with General Assembly resolution 68/262 and, given the gravity of the context in which those so-called referendums have taken place, we reiterate our call for urgent dialogue between the parties, as well as the strengthening of diplomatic channels to promote confidence-building measures and, as my country’s Foreign Minister noted today, open up new areas for mediation that could lead to a cessation of hostilities.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9138 (2022) · source
“We reiterate that, in accordance with Article 2, paragraph 4, of the Charter of the United Nations, any attempt to alter borders by the threat or use of force or in any other manner inconsistent with the purposes and principles of the United Nations is in violation of international law. We support the right to self-determination of peoples as stated in General Assembly resolution 2625 (XXV), which also states, in its annex, that the enjoyment and exercise of that right shall not be construed “as authorizing or encouraging any action which would dismember or impair, totally or in part, the territorial integrity ... of sovereign and independent States”.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9138 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her briefing and President Zelenskyy for his comments to this meeting. We are monitoring reports of the convening of referendums in the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhya regions. General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) is explicit in stating that any attempt aimed at the partial or total disruption of the national unity and the territorial integrity of a country is incompatible with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. We therefore call upon all States to refrain from actions aimed at the partial or total disruption of national unity, infringing upon the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine or any other country.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9138 (2022) · source
“If the gang violence is not stopped, it will not be possible to stabilize the country. The priority is not to sanction the Government, let alone the long-suffering population. The priority is to identify and hold accountable those who directly supply or acquire weapons illegally in order to curb the growing wave of violence as a first step. Mexico will continue to support Haiti, as it has been doing and as our Minister for Foreign Affairs reiterated a few days ago to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Haiti. The Council must take action and propose effective and coordinated actions that can lead to timely and objective follow-up by the Council itself if we do not want to see the collapse of a Member State of this Organization and a kindred country with whom we stand in full solidarity.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“We hope that, when we submit a draft resolution, we will be able to count on the support of all Security Council members, because a united Council is necessary to effectively support Haiti. The multidimensional crisis in Haiti requires a solution that prioritizes the prevailing violence and insecurity. That is the most important thing. But it must also strengthen the political process, inclusive dialogue and a governance that enables a free, legal and credible electoral process. That must all be coordinated simultaneously. To date, none of that is really happening. The illicit trafficking in weapons, which are used by the gangs and criminal groups to terrorize civilians, must be stopped, and all those involved in their sale, distribution and acquisition must be punished.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“It needs equipment, technology, training and an effective programme to address organized crime and the gangs that control the local economy and daily life in the capital and surrounding areas. In that regard, we await the report of the Secretary-General to learn what the possible options are for providing support to the Haitian National Police so that it can begin to take action more effectively. We also await the information to be provided by the Government of Haiti, in accordance with resolution 2645 (2022), on the steps it has taken with regard to the political and electoral process. We will do our utmost to propose an appropriate solution in line with the circumstances. To that end, we are working closely with the delegation of the United States.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“Mexico condemns the recent looting of the World Food Programme warehouses. The level of violence in recent days is truly alarming. We cannot stand by and wait for something worse to happen. Both the Security Council and the international community must urgently adopt additional and more effective measures than those taken to date. Predictably, given the deterioration, the human rights situation has also deteriorated. The impact of armed violence on Haiti’s children is deplorable. It severely limits their right to education and health. We categorically condemn those who recruit children to participate in criminal activities. It is clear that the Haitian National Police needs effective support from the international community.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Haiti, Ms. Helen La Lime, the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Ms. Ghada Fathi Waly, and the representative of the World Food Programme (WFP), Ms. Valerie Guarnieri, for their briefings. We welcome the presence at this meeting of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Haiti and the Dominican Republic and the Ambassador of Canada. We would first like to recognize the efforts of the World Food Programme to meet the growing demands of the Haitian population and the efforts of UNODC to try to control the illicit trafficking in weapons. We also reiterate our support for the work of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) under extremely adverse conditions.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“The parties must respect and fully implement the agreements signed, including the provisions of the 9 November 2020 agreement, and resolve their differences through dialogue. We urge the international actors with the greatest leverage over both parties to urge them to return to the negotiating table and maintain an ongoing dialogue. We echo the Secretary-General’s message of support for the mediation efforts currently under way in the region, particularly the ongoing efforts of the Russian Federation and the European Union. Mexico calls on Armenia and Azerbaijan to show their political will to put an end to hostilities and to return to the path of diplomacy in order to settle their unresolved differences.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9132 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Assistant Secretary-General Jenča for the valuable information he shared with us, and we welcome the representatives of Armenia and Azerbaijan to this meeting. Mexico expresses its deep concern about the clashes that took place on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which left dozens of people dead on both sides and — regrettably, as we heard today — have impacted the civilian population. We call on both sides to respect the ceasefire. The conflict between the two countries in 2020 took a heavy toll on the civilian population and basic infrastructure. The international community must seek to avoid a repetition of such an episode.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9132 (2022) · source
“Mexico calls for taking all necessary measures to ensure that any displaced civilians have shelter, food and health services. In the light of the information that the Security Council has heard today about so-called filtration processes, we believe it is crucial that the United Nations have unrestricted access to those sites so that it can objectively and rigorously add to the relevant information. In conclusion, I want to reiterate that the only way to resolve the deplorable situation on the ground cannot be through concessions such as we have had so far. The only way is through an immediate cessation of hostilities. To that end, it is urgent to advance along a diplomatic track with greater commitment from the international community.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“For that reason, we strongly believe that humanitarian responses and strategies must have a clear gender perspective. Secondly, with regard to children, both the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and UNICEF have been unequivocal in noting the importance of ensuring the immediate identification, registration, protection and proper care of unaccompanied or separated minors and of avoiding adoptions during or immediately after an emergency. Thirdly, with regard to older people and persons with disabilities, the 2.7 million with disabilities in Ukraine have very limited access to emergency information, shelters, health services and support networks. They face serious difficulties in accessing services that allow them to address urgent conditions or pre-existing illnesses that are not being cared for.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“What Ukraine is experiencing is an ever-evolving crisis, so that understanding new needs and mitigating threats to vulnerable groups are a challenge and a priority. Multiple United Nations agencies and humanitarian organizations have warned about the risks faced by some groups in particular, and I would like to briefly discuss three such groups. First, with regard to women, a few months ago we heard from UN-Women about the public health risks that women are dealing with in the region (see S/PV.9064). Special Representative Patten has already warned about how the hostilities are disrupting services for victims of sexual violence and has stressed the importance of addressing the threat posed by trafficking humans for purposes of sexual exploitation and prostitution.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“The massive displacement of people has created a series of challenges for their host countries, whose solidarity we are grateful for because it has made it possible to provide care for millions of people. Mexico calls on all the parties to respect international human rights law, refugee law and internally displaced persons law, as well as international humanitarian law, and in particular the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 and the Additional Protocol to the Geneva Conventions adopted in 1977. It is important to remember that according to international humanitarian law, the parties to an international armed conflict may not deport or forcibly transfer the civilian population of an occupied territory. That is part of the Fourth Geneva Convention and customary international law, and violations of it constitute war crimes.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo, Assistant Secretary-General Brands Kehris and Ms. Drik for the information they have shared with us. As we all know, the escalation of the armed conflict in Ukraine has led to a large number of civilian casualties and the destruction of basic infrastructure, with serious consequences. It has forced millions to flee their homes in search of protection and assistance, and many of them, as refugees, have crossed borders into neighbouring countries, while others are displaced inside Ukraine. The numbers may fluctuate, but the reality on the ground is that millions of people have been unable to return to their places of origin.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“Given the looming threat of a nuclear disaster, Mexico reiterates its commitment to do anything it can to promote a diplomatic path that can put an end to the war.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9124 (2022) · source
“It is regrettable to hear that the seven pillars of nuclear security are not being fully respected in Zaporizhzhya, according to Director General Grossi, and we take note of his timely recommendations. We reiterate that any attack on the nuclear plant is an unacceptable violation of international law and the Statute of the International Atomic Energy Agency. We urge the Agency to continue sharing with the Council all information on the situation on the ground. We hope that the conditions at the nuclear plant will quickly improve in order to ensure its security. We hope that the visit of the IAEA mission and its permanent presence at the nuclear plant help bring about prompt negotiations to put an end to hostilities in Ukraine.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9124 (2022) · source
“As we and others have expressed here in the Security Council, ensuring the smooth operation and security of the plant is vital if we are to avoid a disaster with very serious humanitarian consequences for Ukraine, neighbouring countries and the entire world. We also thank the United Nations Department of Safety and Security for the logistical support and security they provided to the IAEA mission during its visit to Zaporizhzhya. We once again call on all parties to refrain from taking action that could endanger the integrity and operation of the nuclear plant and to ensure the physical safety of the international experts of the IAEA, in whom we placed our trust due to their professionalism, skill and impartiality.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9124 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Secretary-General Guterres for his briefing and Mr. Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), for informing us on the visit of the mission to the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant. At the outset, I welcome that the agreements reached between the conflicting parties enabled a team of 14 IAEA experts to carry out a technical inspection of the nuclear plant and allowed two experts to permanently remain at the plant in order to continue to monitor the situation on the ground. That is extremely important for the Agency to continue to have access to objective, truthful and independent real-time information.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9124 (2022) · source
“Resolution 2616 (2021), promoted by Mexico, recognizes that peace operations can assist in disarmament and illegal-weapons collection. Likewise, when considering the renewal of the mandates of peace operations in places where an arms embargo has been imposed, the Council should consider the possibility of such operations assisting national authorities in combating the illicit transfer and diversion of arms in violation of that embargo. This is a timely opportunity to call for the full implementation of that resolution.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“We also made progress in the contribution of equipment to operate unmanned aerial vehicles as part of our commitment to the women and peace and security agenda, and I would also like to highlight Mexico’s participation at the ministerial level in the United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit, held last week. I reiterate the invitation to troop-contributing countries to participate in the activities of Mexico’s Joint Peace Operations Training Centre, which offers courses certified by the United Nations. We thank the Department of Peace Operations for the advice it has provided us in the design and execution of those courses. In conclusion, I reiterate that my country attaches great importance to combating trafficking in small arms and light weapons.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“During the Seoul United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial, in addition to joining the Secretary- General’s Action for Peacekeeping initiative, Mexico announced a series of commitments to strengthen our contribution to peace. They mark my country’s move to a new stage of greater participation in peacekeeping missions. In that regard, I am pleased to share that, in recent weeks, Mexico presented the company of engineers that will represent the first Mexican contingent to be deployed in a peacekeeping operation. In addition, a psychiatrist from the Mexican Ministry of Defence will participate in the advisory committee in charge of designing a mental health strategy for peace contingents.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“In order to ensure that peacekeeping operations are more effective and successful, Member States and the Security Council have an obligation to address all aspects of the physical and mental security challenges facing peacekeepers. To that end, we propose four actions to be undertaken. First, we must give greater visibility to mental health issues in peacekeeping operations. Secondly, we must provide better training and professional support to recognize symptoms of conditions affecting mental health in a timely manner. Thirdly, we must foster a culture of care and psychosocial support during the operational deployments of all missions. Finally, we must ensure that deployed personnel receive the required psychosocial support.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“I wish to express our condolences to the families of peacekeeping mission personnel who have fallen in the past year, as well as our wishes for the full and speedy recovery of those who have suffered physical or psychological injuries. In that regard, we note in particular the efforts of the Department of Peace Operations to design a strategy that also addresses the mental health and psychosocial well-being of those personnel. Recent studies show that rates of post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health problems is very high among those who have participated in United Nations peace operations. That, of course, has consequences for the performance of the Organization, but more importantly for the health and well-being of personnel who volunteer their lives for peace.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to congratulate France on its presidency of the Security Council this month and to recognize China for its wise leadership of the Council last month. I thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix for his briefing, which is timely and informative, as always. For more than 70 years, United Nations peace operations have demonstrated that they can make the difference between the persistence of conflict and peacebuilding. We recognize the efforts and bravery of the personnel involved in those operations, who constantly face adverse conditions.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“We also call urgently for contributions to be made so that the fuel of the FSO SAFER oil tanker can be transferred to another vessel in order to avert an environmental and humanitarian disaster.”
2022-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9110 (2022) · source
“We condemn all forms of threats or intimidation against humanitarian personnel, and we call once again for the release of and details on the location of detained or missing United Nations personnel. We also once again express our concern about the threat posed by mines to the civilian population. We acknowledge the efforts of humanitarian agencies working on mine clearance and awareness campaigns. Besides that, we are concerned about violations of the arms embargo and echo the recommendation of the Panel of Experts to strengthen border controls so that the embargo can be implemented. In conclusion, I urge for the need for funding the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism for Yemen. Should it fail to materialize, the Mechanism’s operations risk ending in September.”
2022-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9110 (2022) · source
“My delegation takes note of the sixth meeting of the Supervisory Committee on the Implementation of the Prisoners and Detainees Exchange Agreement. We commend the progress made in facilitating the verification of the identity of prisoners and call on the parties to ensure the prompt release of all the detainees, particularly those in vulnerable situations. The economic crisis, the global increase in food and energy prices and the adverse effects of climate change have had a serious impact on the food security of the Yemeni population, particularly on internally displaced persons. In that regard, Mexico acknowledges the recent contributions of the United States to funding the 2022 humanitarian response plan. All actors on the ground must respect international humanitarian law and guarantee full access for humanitarian assistance.”
2022-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9110 (2022) · source
“We also hope for an increase in the number of flights to and from Sana’a. We urge the parties to respect the truce so that progress can be made to re-establish a dialogue with a view to achieving lasting peace. We therefore call on regional actors to continue to support efforts to that end. My delegation acknowledges and supports all the efforts of the Special Envoy. Although there has been a reduction in the level of violence, tragic incidents continue to occur. My country condemns the attack in the residential neighbourhood of Zaid Al-Mushki in Taiz, which led to the death of a child and injured 10 others. We hope that the work of the Military Coordination Committee and the joint forces command will enable the prevention of such incidents.”
2022-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9110 (2022) · source
“Mr. De La Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Special Envoy Grundberg and Acting Director Mudawi for their briefings. We welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Yemen in this Security Council meeting. The renewal of the truce that began at the beginning of this month is very welcome. The cessation of hostilities, together with its supportive measures, has provided Yemenis with temporary relief. The number of casualties has been reduced, while at the same time the importation of essential commodities and fuel has been expedited. Clearly, however, a longer-term truce with broader scope would have been a better option. We urge for the lifting the blockade of Taiz and for reaching agreement on resolving the issue of paying civil servants’ salaries.”
2022-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9110 (2022) · source
“I conclude by reiterating our support for the efforts of the International Atomic Energy Agency to create conditions for the stabilization of the plant, and we urge the IAEA Director General to continue to keep the Security Council informed of nuclear safety developments in Ukraine, as he has done. Finally, once again, what these serious hardships show is that a diplomatic solution to the conflict leading to a cessation of hostilities must urgently be sought.”
2022-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9109 (2022) · source
“Mexico urges respect for the obligation not to attack civilian targets, which includes, of course, not carrying out indiscriminate or disproportionate attacks. International law, international humanitarian law and nuclear security conventions must be respected without exception. As Director General Grossi pointed out, we are facing a real risk of nuclear disaster. The humanitarian consequences would be catastrophic for both human health and the environment. We echo the Secretary-General’s call for an IAEA inspection of the Zaporizhzhya plant as soon as possible. We urge that no obstacles or conditions be put in the way to prevent such inspections. It is this mission that will provide us with objective, truthful and independent information on the conditions prevailing at the plant, which we urgently need to know.”
2022-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9109 (2022) · source
“It is precisely for that reason that we unambiguously reiterate that any attack against nuclear facilities is unacceptable, in line with what was established at the 2009 IAEA General Conference, that is, that any attack or threat against nuclear facilities dedicated to peaceful purposes constitutes a violation of the principles of the United Nations Charter, international law and the Statute of the Agency. Similarly, such attacks violate international humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and Additional Protocol I of 1977 thereto, which were ratified by the parties to the conflict. The parties therefore have no justification whatsoever for not complying with them. The situation prevailing in Zaporizhzhya in recent days is part of a deplorable pattern of attacks against civilian infrastructure.”
2022-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9109 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the convening of today’s briefing of the Security Council, and we thank the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Mr. Rafael Mariano Grossi, for his briefing on the critical situation at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant. The nuclear plant regulator’s statements on the effects of the attacks that took place last weekend are indeed cause for great concern. It is clear to everyone that a nuclear accident would have devastating consequences on an international scale.”
2022-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9109 (2022) · source
“We hope that both the Security Council and the General Assembly will be open to further work on this issue in order to have a more robust preventive agenda that results in a truly cross-cutting gender policy, and which has at its core the protection of human rights as a fundamental part of the fight against terrorism.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, we would like to thank the Secretary-General and the UNOCT and CTED teams for having, at Mexico’s request, incorporated for the first time in their report a reference to the role played by masculinities in terrorist groups and the way in which terrorist groups and networks interact with society. As we have repeatedly mentioned, this dimension is indispensable for adopting more effective approaches to prevent and counter the violent extremism that leads to terrorism. We also welcome the joint publication by CTED and the International Institute for Peace of a report examining how violent extremists exploit masculinities and how they interact with State actors, including counter-terrorism institutions.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source
“In 2021, Afghanistan was the country with the highest rate of terrorist impact. We reiterate the need for us to ensure that Afghanistan is not used as a platform or safe haven for terrorist groups. All of the foregoing reinforces the importance of having a more effective preventive approach with an emphasis on sustainable development and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which pays special attention to the protection of women, children and minorities in general. Rebuilding the social fabric contributes to creating the necessary conditions to avoid the phenomena of radicalization, especially within the most vulnerable groups of society.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source
“The Index highlights that in 2021, sub-Saharan Africa accounted for 48 per cent of the world’s total deaths from terrorism. Four of the nine countries with the largest increases in terrorism deaths were also in sub-Saharan Africa, namely, Burkina Faso, Mali, the Niger and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Those numbers are troubling, and they highlight the growing need to implement measures consistent with international law, in particular international humanitarian law and international human rights law, to comprehensively address the threat posed by the scourge of terrorism. We reiterate that abuses in the invocation of Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations in order to use force against terrorists are inadmissible and in violation of international law. The situation in Afghanistan is also of concern.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I am grateful for the briefings by the Under- Secretary-General of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), Mr. Voronkov, the Acting Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), Mr. Chen, and Mr. Martin Ewi, of the Institute for Security Studies. Mexico notes with particular concern the active presence of both the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and Al-Qaida in Africa. According to the 2022 Global Terrorism Index, terrorist deaths in the Sahel have increased tenfold since 2007, making it the new epicentre of terrorism. That is compounded by other complex phenomena, such as high population growth, lack of food and water, climate change and weak rule of law.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source
“It is a solution that would ease Israel’s legitimate security concerns and enable the creation of a sovereign, politically and economically viable Palestinian State, pursuant to the relevant resolutions of the United Nations. However, we should not wait any longer to put an end to the cycles of military clashes and destruction. The underlying causes of the conflict must be addressed. Although it is clear that it is primarily up to the parties to the conflict to resume the dialogue, the international community, and the Security Council in particular, is obliged to ensure that such dialogue occurs as soon as possible, without further delay.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9107 (2022) · source
“Pursuant to resolution 1860 (2009), the freedom of movement in the Gaza Strip must be sped up, including of people and basic goods such as food, medicine and fuel — and we are glad that the latter has already resumed, as it is essential for supplying electricity and drinking water, among other things There must also be free and unhindered access for urgent humanitarian assistance, and the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East must be supported. The launching of missiles from Gaza is also unacceptable. Perhaps lifting the blockade will stop missile launches. Mexico reiterates its commitment to the solution of two independent States as the only viable way to resolve the conflict.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9107 (2022) · source