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De La Fuente Ramírez

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first: 2019-02-26
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“In the face of those security challenges, we recognize the regional efforts undertaken within the framework of the Nairobi process in which the countries of the East African Community are participating, and we take note of the 20 June agreements to deploy a regional force under the Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community. We are paying close attention to the progress and developments at the political level, while reiterating that there can be no military solution to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is important to ensure that the armed groups participate in the dialogues if long-term agreements are to be reached. We call on those groups to lay down their arms and become more involved in the process, as well as to refrain from recruiting children.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Keita and Ms. Lusenge for their briefings. We also welcome the representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi and Rwanda to the Council. My country is very concerned about the deterioration of the security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The resurgence of the Mouvement du 23 mars is certainly one of the main reasons for that, but so are the activities of other armed groups. We condemn their attacks, including on the positions of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), which have led to deaths and the forced displacement of civilians.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“But it is also a matter of urgency to increase to the extent possible the humanitarian pauses that guarantee the safe and voluntary evacuation of the population and to find mechanisms to facilitate the transport of grains, fertilizers and other basic supplies that are confined by the war in Ukraine, which has intensified the precarious conditions of food insufficiency in many other regions of the world. This war has to end now.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“One of the key principles of international humanitarian law is the principle of distinction, the ultimate objective of which is to avoid, whenever possible, the suffering of the population or, where appropriate, to minimize the harm to them. Failure to respect that principle is a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law. We can say the same thing with respect to the use of cluster munitions: they are weapons that are prohibited by international humanitarian law. The proliferation of weapons is of great concern. That adds a factor of volatility, since the increasing availability of weapons to the civilian population favours the continuation of conflict. Let us agree that mediation and dialogue are urgently needed to lead to a total ceasefire. That should be the sole priority of the Council.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“We support the call of the Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine for the immediate opening of an independent investigation into those events. We also reiterate our support for the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in his investigations into possible war crimes committed in Ukraine. The bombings in residential areas in many towns in Donbas, which have destroyed critical communications and services infrastructure, are also unjustifiable. They have seriously affected the provision of essential health services and access to several cities in the region. We urgently call for the provision of safe and unrestricted access to all personnel providing humanitarian aid.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her briefing. I also thank President Zelenskyy for once again addressing the Security Council today. As of 24 June, four months have passed since the beginning of this war. Unfortunately, there has once again been an increase in attacks against civilian infrastructure and populated areas in various regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv and especially in Luhansk and Donetsk. We condemn yesterday’s attack on a shopping mall in Kremenchuk, where a large number of civilians were present. The final count is not yet available but to date at least 18 deaths and dozens of casualties have been reported, which is deplorable. Such an attack is contrary to international law and international humanitarian law.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“My delegation expresses its appreciation for UNRWA’s humanitarian and stabilizing role. In conclusion, I reaffirm Mexico’s position on the two-State solution, which addresses Israel’s legitimate security concerns and the establishment of a sovereign and politically and economically independent Palestinian State living side by side in peace within secure and internationally recognized borders, in accordance with international law and the relevant United Nations resolutions.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“Progress on the economic front must be accompanied by parallel steps conducive to an inclusive political dialogue that effectively contributes to resolving the issues. In that regard, we emphasize the importance of holding free and transparent general elections in the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem as soon as possible and of promoting the broad participation of the Palestinian population, in particular women and young people. I am pleased to report that, on 23 June, the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation delivered essential medical equipment and supplies to the hospital of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in Qalqiliya, in the West Bank. That will improve the capacities of the emergency services of a hospital that primarily serves Palestinian refugees.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“The number of Palestinian minors detained by Israeli law enforcement agencies is also a cause for alarm. The detention of minors must be a last resort, and those currently in detention should be released. Furthermore, we reiterate the calls of the Council and the Secretary-General for an independent investigation into the murder of the journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Those responsible for that must be brought to justice. The success of the Palestinian agenda contributes to the prosperity and security of Israelis. However, the lack of structural reforms hampers the multiplier effect of the contributions that donor countries and United Nations agencies provide to the Palestinian territories.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“Given the steadily increasing number of violent incidents on both sides, it is impossible to claim that the status quo equates to maintaining peace, and neither is it an option to settle for managing the conflict. The volatility on the ground makes it clear that the root causes remain unaddressed. However, such frustration cannot be used as a justification for indiscriminate attacks. Mexico strongly condemns the firing of missiles and incendiary devices from Gaza into Israeli urban centres. We also urge the Israeli security forces to avoid the disproportionate use of force. The Security Council should call on Palestinian and Israeli leaders alike to refrain from provocations and incitement to violence, as well as the use of inflammatory rhetoric.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing. Given the views expressed and the content of the Secretary-General’s most recent report, we must regret the fact that no progress has been made in implementing resolution 2334 (2016), since the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory continues. As mentioned, those Israeli settlements are illegal under international law and represent an obstacle to the two-State solution. We echo the calls for a halt to activities such as eviction and the destruction or demolition of Palestinian property, as well as population transfers. In that regard, we reiterate the call for the Supreme Court to reverse the 4 May ruling on Masafer Yatta, which threatens the forced displacement of 1,200 Palestinians.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“My delegation will continue to very clearly stress the fact that people need to be at the very centre of the Council’s action and the urgent need to stop the hostilities, as the International Court of Justice ordered in its provisional measures. With the goal of seeing diplomacy recover its rights over and above mutual accusations, which only escalate the lack of understanding and the confrontation between the parties, Mexico will continue working toward the full operation of the collective security system established by the Charter of the United Nations. For that reason, together with France and more than 100 other Member States, we will continue promoting the initiative of refraining from the use of the veto in the case of mass atrocities.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source
“As my country mentioned last week, the global rise in food prices and its consequences for food insecurity affect the whole world, but especially developing countries, first and foremost the African continent. We are waiting for an agreement on safe routes for the exit of grain and for the Council to lend its support in following up on what is agreed upon, hopefully in the very next few days. For all these reasons, Mexico believes that the Security Council should not lose sight of the most pressing needs and support the efforts of the United Nations and other mediators towards a negotiated solution.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source
“On the humanitarian front alone, figures provided by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the World Food Programme and UNICEF show the scale of the challenge. Nearly 16 million people are in need of humanitarian aid, while access to food, clean water, health services, education and electricity is shrinking exponentially, and funding has only reached 70 per cent of needs. In addition, residential areas and civilian infrastructure continue to be unjustifiably targeted in violation of international humanitarian law. For its part, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reports that there are some 5 million refugees and more than 7 million internally displaced persons. There is also a growing recognition that the consequences of the conflict are no longer confined to Ukraine or Europe.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source
“For its part, the International Court of Justice will have to consider the application filed by Ukraine relating to the application of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. The Security Council will be attentive to the decision of the Court, which will arrive in due course. In the meantime, Mexico urges Russia to fully comply with the Court’s order of 16 March 2022, setting provisional measures that are fully binding. With each passing day and week, the humanitarian needs become greater. As the conflict persists, it is the civilian population that continues to pay the price, with multiple immediate effects, as well as for generations to come.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source
“For this reason, Mexico has not hesitated to support the establishment of the International Independent Commission of Inquiry established by the Human Rights Council and the ongoing investigation by the International Criminal Court to try and punish those responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide, the prohibition of which constitute peremptory norms of international law. We call on all States to cooperate fully with these mechanisms. Accountability for international crimes must always be the norm, regardless of where they are committed. To be clear: all international crimes, wherever and whenever they are committed, are equally serious and must be punished in an equal manner.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Undoubtedly, any incitement to violence and hate speech has the potential to result in the commission of crimes against humanity. As we have heard, reports on the situation in Ukraine suggest that we are indeed facing serious violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law. Images of the existence of possible mass graves and evidence of the alleged commission of war crimes and crimes against humanity could constitute “unimaginable atrocities that deeply shock the conscience of humanity”, as stated in the Preamble of the Rome Statute. However, it will be up to the duly constituted tribunals to make the appropriate determinations.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source
“While we recognize the undeniable limits of the United Nations presence in Haiti in recent decades, it is essential that, as an international community and as the Security Council, we assume our responsibility to the Haitian people, with full respect for their sovereignty and self-determination. Mexico is committed to supporting its sister Caribbean nation. In that regard, together with the United States, we must take action, with the support of all Council members, in view of the renewal of BINUH’s mandate, which clearly needs to be strengthened.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source
“Against that dire backdrop, we underscore what was stated in the Secretary-General’s assessment of BINUH: Haiti needs a robust United Nations presence in the form of a special political mission with a strong and stable mandate. BINUH’s good offices are essential to encourage political dialogue and unite efforts to revitalize the judicial system, support assistance to the Haitian National Police and coordinate efforts among the various United Nations programmes in Haiti. In addition, it is time to strengthen the Mission’s human rights and sexual violence components.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source
“The deterioration of Haiti’s natural environment, in particular the deforestation of its territory and the adverse effects of climate change, is another important factor that contributes to its instability, which is clearly exacerbated by food insecurity. On the political front, Mexico regrets that no agreements have been reached to date among the main political actors. The Secretary-General’s report (S/2022/481) essentially rules out the holding of elections this year. However, we need to start by setting up an Electoral Council to coordinate and conduct the upcoming elections. The Haitian people need democratically elected authorities who can address the current crises.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we believe that the container inspection programme and support for customs authorities are essential. Given the weakness of the justice and police apparatus, international cooperation is essential to strengthen the rule of law. In that regard, my country will join the joint support programme of the Haitian National Police, as part of the efforts to coordinate international collaboration efforts in security matters. We also welcome initiatives put forward by the Peacebuilding Fund and the support provided by the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean to implement a national weapons and ammunition plan.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source
“The levels of urban violence, mainly in Port-au- Prince, are staggering. The cases of sexual violence perpetrated against women, girls and young men are truly alarming. Juxtaposed with the impunity of the gangs are the deplorable conditions of the detainees in Haitian prisons, most of whom are being held without trial. Victims are unlikely to find justice under the current circumstances. The growing security crisis and the suffering of the Haitian people aggravate the multidimensional challenges to political stability and limit any progress towards sustainable development. Moreover, weapons are readily available, including some high-calibre weapons in the hands of gangs. We must focus on the sources of such weapons as an indispensable first step to address the crisis.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Ms. La Lime and Mr. Descardes for their briefings. I also welcome the presence at this meeting of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Haiti and the representative of the Dominican Republic. We once again recognize the commendable work done by civil society and the United Nations staff in Haiti. We also express our solidarity with the staff of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) who have been victims of violence. Four months ago, the members of the Security Council agreed that the situation in Haiti could hardly be more disturbing than it was at that time, given the political, humanitarian, economic and human rights crises it faced. Today, however, we regret that the situation has worsened.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source
“But that also means re-establishing dialogue in all multilateral forums, seeking common causes, of which there are many, fostering cooperation on the ground and, of course, refusing exclusion. Exclusion in any forum only undermines multilateralism. Mexico will continue to champion the peaceful settlement of disputes in all regions of the world.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“We take note of the High Representative’s recent trip to strengthen ties with my region through his meetings with the Central American Integration System and the Caribbean Community, and we hope that cooperation between the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States will be strengthened through the many existing mechanisms. However, the times call for orderly leadership to reconfigure the multilateral order. We have established mechanisms and tools to exchange views and to agree or disagree in pursuit of solutions. But those are not enough. We need greater will and more diplomacy. The challenge for Europe and for all of us will be to rebuild as soon as possible.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“Mexico believes that cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations also benefits from synergies between partners and regional organizations. We are closely following the work of the European Union and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, particularly in conflict prevention and conflict management in the Balkans and Central Asia. We also look forward to continued close and coordinated work in the case of Afghanistan to redouble the efforts of the United Nations and the European Union given the serious human rights crisis being experienced in that country.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“As High Representative Borrell Fontelles pointed out, there are clear convergences between the Security Council and the European Union. However, this is a time to further invest in prevention and support regional peacebuilding efforts, as we saw yesterday (see S/PV.9064) in this same Chamber. Putting those priorities into practice in the many military and civilian missions where we work together is essential to preserving peace and stability, be it in the Balkans through the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina or in Africa in regions as complex as Mali and the Central African Republic. We firmly believe that early-warning, mediation and prevention mechanisms should be a priority.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“Mexico welcomes the fact that the recent Strategic Compass action plan includes, as a priority, the strengthening of its strategic partnership with the United Nations through more structured political dialogues and greater cooperation on joint operations. We will closely follow progress on the implementation of the new priorities for cooperation in peace operations and crisis management for the 2022 to 2024 period. We acknowledge and support the priority that the European Union gives to the women and peace and security agenda and which we have resolutely promoted from within the Council through the informal group that we co-chair with Ireland. Other European priorities, such as children in armed conflict and combating the illicit proliferation and diversion of small arms and light weapons, are also priorities for my country.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“As has been reiterated, the global increase in food prices and the resulting food insecurity particularly affect developing countries, which do not have the necessary resources to cope with that situation. Nineteen of the 69 economies that have been identified as being at greater food risk due to the crisis are in Latin America and the Caribbean. We hope that routes for the exit of grain can soon be agreed with the urgency that the matter deserves and that, in that regard, when the time is right, the Council can express itself with a united voice. At a time when the European continent is undergoing a transformation of the security order, the European Union also finds itself in an ongoing adaptation process.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“We trust that, in the best European diplomatic tradition, all the dialogue and mediation tools will be used to move towards a negotiated solution. Mexico has been unequivocal in its defence of the Charter of the United Nations and international law since the beginning of the conflict in a consistent and cross-cutting manner. Those are principles that we clearly share not only with the European Union, but also with all States Members of the United Nations because we have all subscribed to them, and they must therefore be respected without exception. It is also essential to jointly mitigate the multiple consequences of the conflict in Ukraine because it is not only Europe suffering them. They affect us all, albeit not all equally.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell Fontelles, for his briefing. I also thank the delegation of Albania for convening today’s timely and relevant meeting, as it enables us to review and put into perspective the cooperation between the United Nations and the European Union. The threat to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine has shaken the European geopolitical order, which had prioritized defence and security issues and created strong cohesion in the European Union. However, the military escalations have not created the conditions for reducing tensions or agreeing an eventual ceasefire.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, we kindly request UN-Women to strengthen the Compact on Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action, emanating from the Equality Generation Forum, as a platform for the implementation of the activities described above, given its diverse and multiple membership, which includes numerous regional organizations, as well as networks of women mediators and civil society organizations.”
2022-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9064 (2022) · source
“Sixthly and lastly, it is necessary to promote the establishment, or strengthening, of inclusive networks of women mediators in the various subregions, ensuring the representation of women from diverse backgrounds and specializations, for example, human rights, humanitarian affairs, communications, advocacy and negotiation, and to encourage mentoring schemes for younger women. On that last point, we acknowledge the work of the various networks of women mediators that already exist in different regions, and we are pleased to briefly report that Mexico is working with other countries in the Latin American region to establish a network of women mediators, which will seek to increase the number of women involved in conflict prevention and mediation, as well as in peace processes within and outside the region.”
2022-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9064 (2022) · source
“Fifthly, the exchange of good practices among regional and subregional organizations in relation to the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda should be further promoted — and we have been trying to promote that in partnership with Ireland — with a special focus on capacity-building for the collection of relevant disaggregated data, gender analysis and the building of synergies with other actors in order to foster knowledge and multidimensional research on conflicts using a gender perspective.”
2022-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9064 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, there should be collaboration, in coordination with the Secretary-General’s mediators and special envoys, across peace operations and civil society, including victims and survivors of sexual violence, to ensure that peace agreements include specific provisions on care and redress for sexual violence. Fourthly, women’s leadership skills need to be promoted through digital technologies, particularly among young women and traditionally excluded groups, such as indigenous, Afro-descendant, refugee, disabled and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex women, in key areas, such as mediation and conflict prevention and resolution.”
2022-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9064 (2022) · source
“First, action plans on women and peace and security need to be updated, with the participation of women’s organizations, in all their diversity, and local feminist movements, ensuring sufficient flexibility to adapt them to each context and channelling adequate resources to support women human rights defenders, who contribute to a stable community environment. Secondly, capacities should also be strengthened to provide assistance in political electoral processes, including promoting women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in public life and decision-making processes at all levels, ensuring their participation as candidates and voters and supporting national early- warning and accountability mechanisms for sexual and gender-based violence.”
2022-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9064 (2022) · source
“Mexico is convinced that, in times of political turmoil and in contexts of takeovers by force, the involvement of regional organizations is even more important, particularly if they work hand in hand with women leaders, peacebuilders and human rights defenders, while prioritizing their substantive participation to achieve the re-establishment of constitutional order. We have seen the speed with which the human rights situation of women in various parts of the world has deteriorated. Sexual and gender-based violence is exacerbated when there is a breakdown of constitutional order. We believe the following points to be appropriate.”
2022-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9064 (2022) · source
“The framework that we have been able to build for the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in sustainable peacebuilding since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) is complemented by the role of regional and subregional organizations in conflict- affected countries. Such organizations have been crucial in promoting political dialogue by having first- hand knowledge of local actors, as well as in advancing respect for human rights, including gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.”
2022-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9064 (2022) · source
“Mr. De La Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I welcome the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania and thank her delegation for convening today’s debate. I also thank the briefers for their briefings this morning, with all protocols observed. My country, whose foreign policy is feminist, accords high priority to the women and peace and security agenda, including its implementation with a comprehensive approach, particularly on the ground, just where the role of regional organizations is fundamental in closing the gap between rhetoric and reality.”
2022-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9064 (2022) · source
“It is urgent that the Mission adapt to the new security situation prevailing in Mali and, to that end, the Council must ensure that it has the necessary capabilities. For MINUSMA to fulfil its objective of stabilizing Mali, it is also vital that the national authorities respect the status-of-forces agreement and guarantee the Mission’s freedom of movement and the regular rotation of its personnel. If we really want the situation in Mali to improve, a united Security Council will have to strengthen MINUSMA’s mandate.”
2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source
“The deployment of the State’s welfare drive, in particular through basic services, and regional involvement are also vital elements in containing the violence. Regional cooperation is the only way to improve border controls and stop illicit arms trafficking in the Sahel. We urge the African Union and ECOWAS to support measures to prevent Mali from serving as a hub for arms transfers between North Africa and the Gulf of Guinea. Mali’s decision to withdraw from the Group of Five for the Sahel complicates the situation. We call on the authorities to find regional cooperation frameworks to respond to the transnational challenges affecting the entire Sahel. Mexico supports the work of MINUSMA and believes that the Council’s unanimous support in the renewal of its mandate is indispensable.”
2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source
“On security, we acknowledge the efforts of the Malian authorities to combat terrorism, and we reiterate our call for that fight to take place in the context of respect for international human rights law and international humanitarian law. Mexico expresses its deep concern over reports of human rights violations and trusts that the Malian Government will fulfil its obligation to investigate and, as appropriate, punish those responsible for such deplorable events as those recorded in Moura. In that regard, we recall that MINUSMA can contribute to that task and request the authorities to cooperate with the Mission in that area of human rights. Violence by armed groups remains the main threat to the Malian civilian population. At the same time, we believe that an active military response is not enough to eradicate it.”
2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source
“Mexico has taken note of the decision of the Malian authorities to complete the transition within 24 months. We now urge the transition Government to step up its contacts with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) so that a compromise can be reached to ensure that inclusive, fair and credible elections can be held without delay at the end of that period. Agreement with ECOWAS is also indispensable for the gradual lifting of regional sanctions. My country believes that it is a priority to agree on an end to such measures, which affect the daily lives of Malians and the prospects for economic recovery in the region as a whole.”
2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Special Representative Wane and Ms. Sadya Touré for their briefings. I extend the warmest welcome to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mali, Mr. Abdoulaye Diop. I begin by expressing my country’s condolences to the families of the peacekeepers of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) who lost their lives in recent weeks. We call on the Malian authorities to investigate those regrettable attacks and to identify the perpetrators in order to proceed in accordance with international law. Over the past months, the lack of an agreement on the terms of the political transition has led to significant delays on key issues, notably the stalemate over the peace agreement.”
2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, I would like to acknowledge the efforts of the United Kingdom, penholder of resolution 2636 (2022) just adopted. Mexico voted in favour of the resolution, which renews the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Assistance Mission in the Sudan, as the work of the Mission at this critical junction for the country is fundamental. However, we regret that agreement on a substantive resolution was not reached, since the technical extension does not take into account the events that have taken place in the Sudan in the last 12 months. I conclude by reiterating Mexico’s support for the efforts of the Special Representative aimed at creating the conditions necessary for dialogue that would allow for the early restoration of constitutional order in the country.”
2022-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9054 (2022) · source
“It is up to us to determine the effectiveness of the international system in delivering accountability and justice, and we must ensure that international law is respected and that violations do not go unpunished. In other words, it is our responsibility to realize the project for peace we began 76 years ago and have since worked towards every day.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“That is why we, together with France, will continue to promote our joint initiative for the permanent members to commit themselves, on a voluntary basis, to refraining from the use of veto in situations of mass atrocities. A total of 105 States have already signed on to that initiative, which is all the more relevant owing to the current global context. We once again invite those who have not yet done so to lift their voices and join the initiative, which operates under the single premise that the commission of atrocities will never be admissible or justifiable, regardless of who the perpetrators or the victims are or the motivation behind such acts.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“Sixthly, Mexico will support the General Assembly’s efforts this year to launch a process towards the negotiation and adoption of a convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity, based on the articles adopted by the International Law Commission (ILC). This Commission has played a key role in the codification and progressive development of the international normative framework. We must therefore maintain its validity and relevance. The adoption of such a convention would without a doubt fill a legal vacuum that has existed since 1945. Seventhly, the Council should fulfil its important responsibility to maintain international peace and security. However, the power of veto of its five permanent members is an obstacle to achieving that objective.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“It would be useful, as an additional tool, for the General Assembly to grant the Secretary-General permanent authorization to request advisory opinions from the International Court of Justice. That suggestion was already made by former Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali Fifthly, the universalization of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court is imperative for establishing individual accountability for international crimes. The Council should also be more proactive in exercising its power to refer situations to the Court that are worthy of its consideration as a way to strengthen collaboration between the two bodies.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, the International Court of Justice must be strengthened, as it is the main judicial organ of the Organization and a guarantor of accountability in cases of international responsibility of States. That can be achieved by submitting to the Court those disputes that fall within its jurisdiction. However, it is imperative that more States Members of the United Nations accept the compulsory jurisdiction of the Court, without conditions. Mexico has already joined the Declaration on the Promotion of the Jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice launched by Romania in November of last year, and we invite the other States to consider it. Fourthly, the Secretary-General must continue to be a key actor in the search for dialogue and the mediation of situations of tension.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source