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De La Fuente Ramírez

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first: 2019-02-26
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“The risks they run of becoming victims of trafficking, exploitation and sexual and gender-based violence must be clearly underscored here and now. It is due to the continuing deterioration of the situation on the ground that Mexico and France requested today’s briefing. Five weeks after the start of Russia’s invasion, the international community’s priority is to achieve the cessation of hostilities and protect the civilian population in Ukraine. That was evidenced by the overwhelming majority support for General Assembly resolution ES-11/2 at the emergency special session meeting of the Assembly on 24 March (see A/ES-11/PV.9). The war has also had major impacts on global food supply and food security, as we have heard. The effects are grave in the immediate, medium and long term.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9008 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Ms. Joyce Msuya, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, and Mr. David Beasley, Executive Director of the World Food Programme, for their briefings. We also welcome the Ambassador of Ukraine to this meeting. Each week, the humanitarian tragedy in Ukraine increases exponentially, and the figures that have just been shared with us are a reflection of that deterioration. I mention them only because we must not lose sight of the scale of the issue. In five weeks, there are now 3.9 million refugees and 6.5 million internally displaced persons. Of particular concern is the fact that 90 per cent of those refugees are women and children.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9008 (2022) · source
“We also believe that in addition to bilateral contacts, it would be advisable to explore multilateral formats involving all concerned regional actors. I conclude by recalling what was said by former Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, namely, that there are no right hands for bad weapons. I also take this opportunity to reiterate our call to abide unequivocally by the commitments undertaken in the area of disarmament by those States that possess nuclear weapons, with a view to creating a world free from nuclear weapons.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“The Security Council has a duty to uphold its decisions and to restrict all pathways to the acquisition and proliferation of nuclear and missile technology. That is why I wish to reiterate my country’s commitment to the full implementation of the sanctions regime. I also appeal to all Member States to implement the relevant resolutions more strictly and to adhere to established mechanisms. We call for maximum restraint and stress the need for dialogue with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea leading to the complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. Actors with influence, including members of the Council, should spare no effort to establish such a dialogue.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“The implications for international peace and security of that launch cannot be looked at in an isolated manner. We wish to express our concern about the pattern of actions that simply confirm that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is continuing to move ahead with its intended actions and to develop its technological capacity for military purposes. It is clear that the sanctions that the Council has imposed to curb the nuclear and ballistic programme of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea are not working, as has, unfortunately, been confirmed by the reports of the Panel of Experts. The International Atomic Energy Agency has also reported the restart of nuclear activity, with resulting obvious concern on the part of the international community.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo. I wish to start to thank by expressing our concern about the need for the Security Council to meet once again, this time in a public meeting, in response to the launch of another ballistic missile, yesterday, on 24 March, by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. This is yet another provocation, although it is qualitatively different because we are talking about an intercontinental longer-range missile than those previously launched. Mexico condemns in the strongest terms the launching of missiles in violation of the decisions of the Security Council. Such actions, far from contributing to the possibility of a diplomatic solution, only fuel distrust and undermine regional security.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“That is especially relevant in light of the missile-launching activities that have been reported since the beginning of the year. We believe that the Panel is the technical and impartial body that should provide information expeditiously on the type of missiles, the technology and the capacities involved in those launches in order to establish, without any room for doubt, whether those actions violated the relevant Council resolutions.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Mexico supports the renewal of the mandate of the Panel of Experts of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006). Its work has been fundamental in monitoring the implementation of Security Council resolutions related to the nuclear and ballistic missile programmes of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. However, we regret that despite the efforts of the penholder of resolution 2627 (2022) during negotiations on the text, we were unable to reach agreement among all members of the Council on explicit instructions to the Panel of Experts to investigate and report, in a timely manner, on incidents relating to the launch of ballistic missiles, in addition to its interim and final reports.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): As the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation made a direct reference to my delegation, I reiterate that we are open to a constructive and frank dialogue that will enable us to find common solutions and the best way for the Security Council to support the protection of civilians and to ensure humanitarian assistance for those who need it most. The meeting rose at 6 p.m.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9002 (2022) · source
“I conclude by reiterating the willingness of my delegation to maintain our complete readiness for a frank and constructive dialogue with all delegations and in all relevant United Nations forums, with the sole aim of ensuring that the conditions on the ground exist to enable humanitarian assistance to rapidly and safely reach those in need in an unrestricted manner. In full exercise of our sovereignty, the priority for Mexico in this dreadful conflict has been, and will continue to be, humanitarian action, the protection of civilians and respect for international humanitarian law.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9002 (2022) · source
“The draft text in question makes no reference to Article 2, paragraph 4, of the Charter of the United Nations, on the prohibition of the threat or the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of States. Nor does it make any reference to an unequivocal cessation of hostilities. We feel that both of those are fundamental premises in order to stop the humanitarian crisis that we are seeing in Ukraine. A draft text that is lacking in that regard does not respond to the reality on the ground or the evolving pressing needs of the civilian population.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9002 (2022) · source
“The supposedly revised draft resolution, put in blue on 16 March, changes only the order of two words if one compares it with the original version. Specifically, with regard to the substantive content of the draft resolution, I would like to clarify that, although it would seem that it contains some elements of the original draft resolution developed by France and Mexico, it is an edited version that distorts the meaning of several paragraphs. The balance that we were beginning to strike after more than two weeks of negotiations, and which served as a basis for the draft text to be considered by the General Assembly, was excluded.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9002 (2022) · source
“Interestingly, following the announcement that Mexico and France made on 14 March that we were going to take this initiative to the General Assembly, which had the item under consideration on its agenda pursuant to its resolution 377 (V), which we invoked here in the Council on 27 February (see S/PV.8980), it was then that the Russian Federation decided, without prior warning, to submit an alternative draft text to be voted upon the following day. Such conduct stands in contradiction to the willingness to engage in dialogue with which we led the process from the start. While the Russian delegation postponed the vote on the draft text — and it postponed and rescheduled on several occasions — the draft text does not take into account any of the positions put forward by Mexico or, in practice, by anyone else.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9002 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I shall proceed to explain Mexico’s abstention in the voting on draft resolution S/2022/231, submitted by the Russian Federation. I shall begin by referring to the process itself. For several weeks, France and Mexico conducted consultations in good faith, in a constructive spirit and a transparent manner, on a humanitarian draft resolution that would allow the Council to express its views and assume its responsibility to address the conflict in Ukraine. That process allowed for a frank exchange of positions with the majority of the members of the Security Council, with the aim of arriving at a balanced text that had the necessary support in order for it to be adopted. After those consultations, it was clear to us that we did not have the conditions in place to achieve such agreement.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9002 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, cooperation with regional organizations that promotes mutual trust to avoid security misperceptions favours preventive diplomacy and mediation as viable alternatives for finding sustainable peaceful solutions.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“We welcome the recent appointment of the Head of the United Nations Liaison Office to the League of Arab States in Cairo. We believe that is an important step towards the institutional strengthening between the two organizations. Mexico reiterates the importance of following up on resolution 2532 (2019), which reaffirms the Secretary- General’s call for a global ceasefire. At the same time, we call for a redoubling of efforts to jointly promote initiatives in the areas of counter-terrorism; combating illicit flows of arms and the effective implementation of Security Council arms embargoes; the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda and the youth, peace and security agenda; the impacts of climate change as a factor in exacerbating conflict; and the use of early-warning and conflict prevention mechanisms.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“Mexico also recognizes the role that the League plays as co-Chair of the political working group of the International Follow-up Committee to the Berlin Conference on Libya. In that regard, the League’s support for the good offices and mediation led by the United Nations to resolve the political stalemate through dialogue is critical, so as to move towards a successful transition. In the face of emerging conflicts and increasing humanitarian demands, the timely intervention of regional organizations will be increasingly important. Mexico recognizes the efforts of the League’s member countries in their financial contributions to humanitarian response plans in the region. We are sure that they will continue with their efforts.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“Challenges to international peace and security also require that the actions taken at the global level, including those agreed upon by the Security Council, be supported by actions at the regional level. In that regard, Mexico recognizes the efforts of the League of Arab States in response to the impact of the coronavirus disease pandemic. We consider it especially important to work in a coordinated manner to settle conflicts that have been unresolved for a long time, such as those in Yemen, Syria and Palestine. It is equally important to ensure that elections be held in Lebanon on 15 May. In that connection, we commend the participation of an electoral observation mission of the League. We also believe that the League’s unequivocal support is an important factor in the strengthening of institutions in Iraq.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We thank you, Mr. President, for convening this debate, and we thank Secretary-General Guterres, Secretary-General Aboul Gheit and Ms. Alaqil, the living voice of civil society, for their briefings. Today’s debate provides an opportunity to continue to identify common ground and create synergies between the United Nations and the League of Arab States with a view to resolving conflicts in their member countries. As Mexico has maintained over the years, cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations is natural and, at the same time, essential — essential to promote social and human development, mutual understanding and peace through prevention and addressing the structural causes underlying conflicts.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“Substantive progress in intra-Palestinian reconciliation is perhaps today more urgent than ever. Before closing, allow me to reiterate something that should not be forgotten when we consider this issue in the Council: that the only solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine is a two-State one that addresses Israel’s legitimate security concerns and enables the consolidation of a politically and economically viable Palestinian State within safe and internationally recognized borders, as well as the special status of Jerusalem in accordance with international law and the relevant United Nations resolutions.”
2022-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9000 (2022) · source
“We wish to express our concern at the fragile nature of the ceasefire and the slow economic recovery in Gaza. Of course, we note the favourable impact of the economic initiatives offered by Israel, which include work permits and an increase in exports from the Strip. However, so long as there is no definitive lifting of the blockade, such initiatives will be limited, and dependency on humanitarian aid will continue. That backdrop is compounded by the precarious financial situation of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and the emergence of new humanitarian needs as a result of conflicts in other parts of the world. Once again, we stress the importance of the Palestinian Authority calling elections as soon as possible.”
2022-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9000 (2022) · source
“Taking over territory by force violates international law. Mexico deplores the expansion of those settlements. We urge the cessation of all settlement-related activities, including confiscation, eviction and the demolition of Palestinian structures. We take note of the announcement by the Israeli authorities of the implementation of a truce in demolitions during Ramadan and the suspension of evictions of families from Sheikh Jarrah. While that represents a temporary reprieve, it is no substitute for the definitive halting of those activities, which erode the viability of a Palestinian State. Mexico condemns any act of violence against civilians, including the disproportionate use of force. In accordance with resolution 2334 (2016), we call once again on parties to refrain from provocations, including the use of inflammatory rhetoric.”
2022-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9000 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his briefing. Regrettably, a little more than five years after the adoption of resolution 2334 (2016), settlement construction and expansion continue. In December 2016, when the resolution was adopted, approximately 618,000 settlers lived in Israeli settlements on Palestinian territory. Today, the settler population has grown by around 12 per cent. Over the last 18 months, 25 new outposts and satellite settlements were built. In parallel, more than 1,000 structures were demolished in 2021 and 2022. Violent incidents perpetrated by settlers have continued. The settlements undermine the two-State solution. They impede prospects for peace and affect the human rights of the Palestinian people.”
2022-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9000 (2022) · source
“What is urgently needed is a cessation of hostilities to ensure the unhindered provision of humanitarian assistance to whoever needs it, without restrictions or exclusions.”
2022-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8999 (2022) · source
“The Convention contains mechanisms for the settlement of disputes through consultations and cooperation, which must be used when any State party deems it necessary. If there are so many doubts or so much new information, as has been suggested, why can we not proceed in accordance with the terms of the Convention? The Security Council cannot be held hostage to contradictory signals. One day one matter is raised; the next day it is postponed; the next day it is substituted for something else. Mexico will remain open to dialogue and to constructive negotiation. However, in order to make progress, reciprocity is needed in this effective commitment to dialogue. Less than 24 hours have passed since the most recent Council meeting on Ukraine (see S/PV.8998), and the humanitarian needs continue to grow.”
2022-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8999 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, let me join my colleagues in expressing our heartfelt condolences to the delegation of Ireland for this irreparable loss. We appreciate High Representative Nakamitsu’s briefing and take note of the information she shared with us, especially her renewed confirmation that the United Nations has no knowledge of biological weapons programmes in Ukraine. As we mentioned in a previous meeting, Mexico considers the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on their Destruction to be the fundamental instrument of the multilateral disarmament regime.”
2022-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8999 (2022) · source
“We therefore regret that, despite the genuine good faith efforts in which we have been engaged these past two weeks, together with France and other States, whose constructive participation we are grateful for, the Security Council has yet to issue an unequivocal call for a cessation of hostilities. Such a call from the Council would be the most significant humanitarian assistance that the civilian population in Ukraine could receive.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8998 (2022) · source
“In the same vein, we welcome the decision issued yesterday by the International Court of Justice, ordering the immediate suspension of military operations that began on 24 February. As we have repeatedly stated in the Security Council, the fundamental premise for humanitarian assistance is the cessation of hostilities. While the United Nations and various humanitarian actors are focusing their efforts on providing the urgent assistance that the population needs, it is also appropriate to reiterate that a solution to this conflict will be achieved only through dialogue and diplomacy. We recognize the initiatives under way, including the recent meeting in the framework of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. Any genuine attempt at negotiation should be welcomed.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8998 (2022) · source
“There is therefore an urgent need to ensure that the more than 300 medical facilities along or within the lines of conflict are respected. We condemn attacks on medical personnel, their means of transport and the equipment they need to do their work. The short- and long-term consequences of these actions on civilians and health-care systems can be irreversible and are therefore unacceptable. We reiterate our call for compliance with resolutions addressing this issue: resolution 2286 (2016), which includes specific references to the protection of medical personnel and humanitarian personnel, and resolution 2573 (2021), which refers to civilian objects considered indispensable.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8998 (2022) · source
“I want to begin by acknowledging the solidarity of all the countries that have received refugees, especially those that have taken on the largest flows. But the needs of people who have not been able to get out or have not been able to be evacuated from besieged urban areas have continued to grow, and will continue to do so, especially for those who do not have access to basic services such as drinking water, food and medicine. It is therefore imperative to ensure safe and unrestricted access for humanitarian and health personnel, who are the only ones able to provide those basic services to the civilian population. As we have heard, the World Health Organization has recorded 43 attacks on medical facilities in Ukraine. The indisputable fact is that attacking health facilities is expressly prohibited by international humanitarian law.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8998 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Under-Secretary General DiCarlo, Assistant High Commissioner Mazou and Director- General Ghebreyesus for their briefings. Three weeks have passed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, and the toll is truly devastating. We have heard tragic figures, with more than 3 million refugees and nearly 1.8 million internally displaced persons. Those are exorbitant numbers, especially if we remember that, exactly one month ago, we were sitting in this very Chamber evaluating the implementation of the Minsk agreements, when we were told that what was happening on the ground were only military exercises (see S/PV.8968). What, then, will the humanitarian perspective be if the pattern that has prevailed so far continues?”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8998 (2022) · source
“We urge all actors in the conflict to guarantee the safety of the civilian population and collaborate with accountability efforts. Mexico reiterates its conviction that reconciliation in Libya will only be possible if the victims of the conflict have access to justice. I conclude by noting Mexico’s support for the work of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. We hope that the Security Council will be able to agree, at the next renewal of its mandate, on a configuration of the Mission that will allow it to respond more effectively to the reality of the conflict in Libya.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source
“The initiative of the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Libya, Ms. Stephanie Williams, to create a joint committee to draft a constitutional basis for the elections is a step in the right direction. Accordingly, we invite the High Council of State and the House of Representatives to participate in this exercise in a constructive spirit. A solid legal basis, accepted by all political actors, is essential for ensuring that the elections are an opportunity to move towards national reconciliation and that they do not lead to further confrontations and fractures. In the current context of renewed instability, we deplore the use of force that limits political participation, as well as abuses and human rights violations against the most vulnerable groups, such as migrants in Libya.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source
“That is why my country urgently calls on all Libyan political groups to conduct themselves responsibly and find a negotiated solution to the fragile situation that prevails. We also call on international actors to use their influence to facilitate an agreement that preserves the political process, with full respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Libya. The pending tasks to be undertaken by the Government with the support of the Libyan political factions are manifold, with the organization of elections as soon as possible being the most important. The registration of almost 3 million Libyan citizens in the electoral registers at the end of last year shows the interest of the population in participating in elections and in moving towards a democratic transition.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo, our colleague Ambassador Tirumurti and Ms. Shuaiter for their briefings. We welcome the representative of Libya to today’s meeting. In 2021, the international community witnessed the positive effects of the progressive pacification of Libya. Despite major challenges, the ceasefire and the formation of a Government of National Unity enabled the rapid reactivation of economic life, a significant decrease in the number of internally displaced persons and the reduction of humanitarian needs in the country. Unfortunately, the current dispute over executive power in Libya jeopardizes the fragile but decisive progress that the political process has brought about.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source
“We trust that together we will be able to identify those elements and thus contribute to curbing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction by non-State actors, including terrorists.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“Mexico reiterates its unequivocal conviction of the need to strengthen the international non-proliferation architecture in order to prevent the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of weapons of mass destruction and to garner the essential multilateral cooperation necessary to address global challenges. In that connection, we are convinced that the recent extension of the mandate of the 1540 Committee until November will allow us to continue with the broad review of resolution 1540 (2004). We hope that the members of the Security Council and the rest of the United Nations membership will participate actively in adjusting and bolstering the mandate of modern reality.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“The Committee will continue to use its website and the Chair’s quarterly message for outreach and enhancing the transparency of its activities. Information relating to participation in outreach events, as well as statements, including video-messages, delivered by the Chair or on his behalf are regularly uploaded to the Committee’s website. In closing, I wish to thank my fellow Committee members for their efforts in support of the Committee’s work and to the Group of Experts, officials in Office for Disarmament Affairs and the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and my staff for the invaluable support to the Committee during the most recent period. I will now make a statement in my national capacity.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“In 2021, States submitted to the Committee four new requests for assistance, compared to six in 2020. The Committee received assistance requests from Botswana, Sierra Leone, Tajikistan and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The Committee web page lists States and international, regional and subregional organizations that offer 1540-related assistance. The Committee stands ready to include new programmes or updated information regarding available assistance on its website. In addition to assistance provided by States and international, regional and subregional organizations, the Committee and its Group of Experts will undertake visits to States, at their invitation, to discuss national reporting, national action plans, Committee matrices and assistance on implementation measures.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“The Committee looks forward to hearing about the results of further peer reviews and will continue to support States that wish to conduct them, where appropriate. To date, a total of 136 Member States, compared to 127 in 2020, have informed the Committee of their national points of contact for the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). No training courses for regional points of contact were conducted in 2021 due to pandemic-related restrictions, as I mentioned before. The Committee hopes to resume such training courses soon. The Committee plays an important role in facilitating assistance to Member States to fulfil their 1540 obligations by matching assistance requests from States with offers of assistance from States or international, regional or subregional organizations.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“One helpful activity, among others, in implementing resolution 1540 (2004) is the development of voluntary national implementation action plans by States, as encouraged by paragraph 5 of resolution 2325 (2016). The number of States that have submitted such plans to the Committee since 2007 now stands at 35, a number unchanged since my last briefing to the Security Council. However, during the reporting period, the Committee supported two States, namely Botswana and Mongolia, which are in the process of developing said action plans. Acknowledging that Member States are in the best position to identify effective national practices and to share them with the 1540 Committee and other partners, peer reviews have been held all around the world. The number of such reviews is unchanged since my last briefing to the Council.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“While contributions by Member States who bear the primary responsibility for the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) will be given great importance, the Committee will also invite international, regional and subregional organizations, as well as relevant civil society organizations, to participate in open consultations in order to ensure wide-ranging consultations. Further details on such open consultations will be communicated soon since expectations and interest have remained high. Also during the reporting period, Mozambique submitted its first national report containing information on measures taken to comply with its obligations under resolution 1540 (2004). That brings to 185 the number of Member States who have now submitted first reports, leaving eight States that have not yet done so.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“In April 2021 under resolution 2572 (2021), the Committee’s mandate was renewed until 28 February 2022; under resolution 2622 (2022) adopted on 25 February, it was further extended until 30 November 2022 to allow for the completion of the review. A central theme of the comprehensive review is the status of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) by Member States. The Committee is also addressing its role in facilitating assistance matchmaking; its collaboration with relevant international, regional and subregional organizations and other United Nations bodies; and its outreach activities. The review is an inclusive process.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“In 2021 and early 2022, in the face of continuing travel and other restrictions due to the coronavirus disease pandemic, the Committee maintained the precautionary measures that were adopted in 2020. Most business was conducted virtually, although four in-person Committee meetings were held. In comparison with 19 events in 2020, most of them virtual, in 2021 the Committee participated in one in-person and 23 virtual events. In the reporting period, the Committee continued to conduct the comprehensive review of resolution 1540 (2004), in accordance with the provisions of resolution 1977 (2011), as one of its main priorities.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): As the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), I am honoured to address the Security Council on the work of the Committee since the previous briefing, on 30 March 2021 (see S/2021/325, Annex I). Resolution 1540 (2004) remains a vital component of the global non-proliferation architecture aimed at preventing non-State actors, including terrorists, from gaining access to weapons of mass destruction. States have made significant progress in the full implementation of the resolution. Nevertheless, gaps remain and the full and effective implementation of the resolution is a long-term task.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, I urge the Security Council to strengthen its collaboration with the OSCE, on the basis of more preventive and effective diplomacy that integrates mediation work and contributes to the peaceful settlement of disputes.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8992 (2022) · source
“Since its founding, the OSCE has played a key role in building trust, working on conflict prevention and managing crises through diplomacy. The work of the OSCE has been and remains crucial in situations on the international peace and security agenda, such as the situations of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Kosovo region and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. We therefore highly value its mediation work and its good offices through the deployment of its peace missions, actions on the ground and work carried out by its special representatives. Accordingly, we emphasize that regional and subregional organizations, such as the OSCE, are called upon to play a decisive role in the implementation of resolution 2616 (2021).”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8992 (2022) · source
“Some of its activities and reporting have been suspended, at a time when accurate and objective information are needed more than ever. We also acknowledge that in view of the serious deterioration of the humanitarian situation, the OSCE Permanent Special Council has requested the Special Monitoring Mission to temporarily modify its activities in order to support urgently needed humanitarian assistance work. It is imperative that the Special Monitoring Mission have full and secure access on the ground so that it can fulfil its mandate and the sensitive work delegated to it. We hope that in the not too distant future, the OSCE will also resume its functions within the framework of the Trilateral Contact Group. For it is through political dialogue that alternative approaches can be found, thereby making it possible to overcome the crisis.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8992 (2022) · source
“Until such a return, we have an ethical and moral obligation to protect the civilian population as far as possible and ensure that they receive the humanitarian aid that they so desperately need. That was our sole intention, together with France, in introducing a draft resolution of an exclusively humanitarian nature. We will insist on that and we hope that we can count on the support of the Security Council and the international community to that end. The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine has played a key role in producing impartial reports on the situation on the ground and creating a platform for the exchange of information. Regrettably, the Russian invasion has compromised the ability of the Special Monitoring Mission to operate.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8992 (2022) · source
“We find it concerning that more than two weeks after the conflict began, the Security Council has not been able to issue a declaration on this breach of international peace and security. However, expressing our concern about such silence is not enough to remedy it. It was therefore necessary to have recourse to the General Assembly by invoking the “Uniting for peace” resolution (General Assembly resolution 377 V) in order for the Assembly to assume the role that the Council was unable to fulfil. We nevertheless reiterate our call, together with many others, for an end to hostilities and a return to political dialogue and diplomatic channels as soon as possible.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8992 (2022) · source