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Gómez Robledo Verduzco

lines on the record: 268
first: 2021-09-15
most recent: 2023-04-24
sittings or episodes: 50
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“As has already been said many times today, if we truly want to move towards a more effective multilateralism, preventive diplomacy and mediation must be real options, as should the ineluctable reform of the Security Council. For this reason, Mexico has submitted a proposal for a comprehensive reform of the Security Council so as to give impetus to the negotiations under way in the General Assembly.”
2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308 (2023) · source
“Multilateral judicial bodies remain limited in scope. It is therefore necessary to achieve the universality of the Rome Statute, which created the International Criminal Court, as well as to advance in the acceptance of the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice. But reality shows us another side to the situation: after almost 80 years, fewer than half of the States Members of the United Nations accept the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice. In short, discussions such as the ones we are having today are necessary and timely. But the challenges facing multilateralism go well beyond the limitations of the United Nations.”
2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308 (2023) · source
“In the area of small arms and light weapons, for example, a matter of great interest to many countries, including my own, it is regrettable that effective measures to prevent, combat and eliminate illicit trafficking in these weapons have yet to be adopted. Even some of the major arms-producing countries allow or tolerate their proliferation and diversion, which is a major accelerator of conflicts around the world. Effective multilateralism should therefore take measures to contain and reverse such situations. Unfortunately, this is difficult to achieve, especially in matters of international peace and security, when the Security Council is paralysed by the veto that only a few may exercise. Those with the veto power are able to halt the action of the international community as a whole.”
2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308 (2023) · source
“The frequent non-compliance with decisions of the Security Council without any major consequences undermines the Council’s authority and credibility in the eyes of the international community and the peoples of the United Nations. With regard to non-compliance with international treaties, we will mention only one example, but it is one that has historically been of the greatest concern to Mexico. More than 50 years after the entry into force of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the commitments made by the nuclear-weapon States under Article VI are still far from being fulfilled. The same is true of some political commitments.”
2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308 (2023) · source
“The constant violations of the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the Security Council and obligations derived from treaties and political commitments put international peace and security at risk in a highly volatile dynamic. As for violations of the Charter, the invasion of a sovereign country by another represents a flagrant violation of Article 2, paragraph 4, of the Charter and constitutes an act of aggression under the terms of General Assembly resolution 3314 (XXIX) of 14 December 1974. On the other hand, we also reiterate our concern over the frequent invocations of legitimate self-defence against non-State actors, which could be an abuse of Article 51 of the Charter. We are faced with breaches of the system of collective security on which the United Nations and much of the world order is based.”
2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308 (2023) · source
“Mr. Gómez Robledo Verduzco (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): The convening of today’s debate on effective multilateralism is timely, provided that we approach it in a comprehensive manner. In this regard, we thank the Secretary-General for his accurate diagnosis. Mexico believes that multilateralism is important in addressing the common problems of humanity, but for it to be effective, it is essential that States respect and fulfil their obligations in full compliance with the rule of law. Only in this way will it be possible to deploy the multilateral mechanisms needed to prevent the weakening of the international order or to restore it when it has been broken. In this regard, the current challenges that call into question the effectiveness of multilateralism are enormous.”
2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308 (2023) · source
“Furthermore, Mexico reiterates its call on the parties to respect and fully implement all the provisions of the aforementioned agreement and to resolve their differences through dialogue with a view to concluding a peace agreement, which would significantly contribute to regional stability. We call on international actors with the capacity to engage in dialogue with the parties to urge them to resolve their differences through diplomatic channels. Above all, we call on the parties to avoid any action that could raise tensions or trigger escalation. The human cost in past crises has been extremely high, and any situation that could put the civilian population at risk must be avoided.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9228 (2022) · source
“Mr. Gómez Robledo Verduzco (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I echo the previous speakers in thanking Assistant Secretary-General Jenča for the information he has shared with the Council and welcome the representatives of Armenia and Azerbaijan to the Council. Mexico has been following with concern the heightened tensions surrounding the situation in the Lachin corridor. The possible humanitarian implications that could arise in winter conditions if transit blockages of vehicles and people continue are alarming. We call for free movement along the corridor, in line with the provisions of the 9 November 2020 agreement, and for respect for international law, in particular international humanitarian law.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9228 (2022) · source
“Finally, we acknowledge the progress in the work of mass grave excavation and investigation through the use of technology, always putting the victims at the centre of the Team’s work. In particular, we note the completion of excavation work in five mass graves during the months of June and July, as well as Germany’s cooperation in the identification of human remains. In conclusion, Mexico reiterates its support for the work of UNITAD and reaffirms its conviction that reliable and evidence-based judicial procedures are the best way to achieve the justice and truth that the victims of the most heinous crimes committed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant well deserve.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9206 (2022) · source
“We also reiterate our call on the Iraqi authorities to make the necessary changes to their legislation in order to enable the prosecution of individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide through trials with full due process. We recognize Iraq’s cooperation in that regard, but urge the Government to make progress in the adoption of the relevant legislation and to consider a moratorium on the imposition of the death penalty for all of the reasons Mexico has always asserted. Mexico agrees with UNITAD’s intention to give greater visibility to the results of its work at the international level, in view of the fact that the availability of solid evidence and investigations can stimulate the initiation of more trials, including in the domestic systems of other countries, through the exercise of universal jurisdiction.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9206 (2022) · source
“In addition, we value the presence in today’s debate of the Permanent Representative of Iraq. Mexico reiterates the great importance of cooperation between UNITAD and the Iraqi authorities, in particular with the judiciary and law enforcement agencies. In that regard, we acknowledge improvements in information-sharing and hope that it continues to improve. We also recognize the value of working closely with Kurdish authorities and with various actors in Iraqi society, such as religious leaders, survivors’ groups and non-governmental organizations, with a view to promoting national and regional reconciliation, which is only possible through truth and justice.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9206 (2022) · source
“Mr. Gómez Robledo Verduzco (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Mexico is pleased to see you presiding over our work, Madam President. We could not have imagined a better conclusion of our mandate as an elected member of the Security Council. The crimes committed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, including those targeting Christian communities, deserve our full determination to punish those responsible by all legal means at our disposal. We thank Mr. Christian Ritscher and his Team for their comprehensive presentation of the ninth report (see S/2022/836) on the progress of the work of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD), in accordance with resolution 2651 (2022).”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9206 (2022) · source
“Nevertheless, the forthcoming review conference of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention is the ideal forum to consider the points made by the Russian Federation and, in particular, to generate the agreements necessary to initiating the consideration of a genuine verification mechanism for the Convention. Mexico will participate actively in that conference in order to advance towards the establishment of the necessary institutional architecture for an objective, rigorous and impartial assessment of allegations such as those contained within the draft resolution, which, for the reasons I mentioned, it is improper to support.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9180 (2022) · source
“In this case, the Russian Federation should be excluded, as it is one of the parties involved in the armed conflict. Undoubtedly, the Security Council has proven experience in investigating alleged programmes of weapons of mass destruction. A good example is the establishment in 1999 of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) in Iraq, pursuant to resolution 1284 (1999). In that resolution, the Council set out in great detail the terms of reference and the mandate governing UNMOVIC’s work, all of which was based on a series of established facts.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9180 (2022) · source
“However, the condition set forth in Article VI of the Convention, namely, that the party alleging violations of the Convention must provide credible evidence to trigger an investigation at a later stage, has not been met. This has not occurred either in the debate or in the consultation process surrounding the draft resolution. In our opinion, neither the terms nor the timing of the draft resolution are likely to meet the requirements of Article VI of the Convention. In the first place, it is unrealistic to think that a commission such as the one proposed could be set up, granted a mandate to carry out an investigation and submit a report with recommendations to the Security Council — all within 28 days. Secondly, no State can be judge and jury of any commission that claims to be independent and objective.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9180 (2022) · source
“Mr. Gómez Robledo Verduzco (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Mexico abstained from voting on the draft resolution contained in document S/2022/821 for the following reasons. Mexico is not opposed to the Security Council being seized of a situation covered by Article VI of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on their Destruction of 1970, and such a possibility should not be ruled out in advance. The absence of a precedent in the practice of the Security Council is not, in our view, a reason to dismiss a priori the request contained in the draft resolution that is the subject of today’s meeting.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9180 (2022) · source
“My country plans to make a voluntary financial contribution to the Agency again this year. We also call on all Palestinian political factions to continue working to overcome their differences and focus on meeting the basic needs of the Palestinian people. In that regard, my delegation welcomes the Algiers declaration signed by 14 Palestinian factions, which is a step towards intra-Palestinian reconciliation. We hope that the commitment to holding presidential and legislative elections will be met without delay. Finally, we welcome the agreement between Israel and Lebanon on the delineation of their maritime border, signed following the successful mediation efforts led by the United States, which is undoubtedly an encouraging message for the entire region and the world.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174 (2022) · source
“Mexico reiterates its support for a political process leading to a two-State solution, with East Jerusalem as the future capital of both States, in accordance with United Nations resolutions. That is the only way it will be possible to put an end to the spiral of violence and lay the foundations for future reconciliation. We support the good offices of Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland in maintaining contacts and dialogue at the highest level. The international community and the Council must prioritize an immediate détente to avoid an escalation that would have greater and even more unacceptable human and material costs. In view of the complex humanitarian situation, Mexico supports the efforts of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174 (2022) · source
“Mexico has always recognized Israel’s right to legitimate self-defence in accordance with the rules of international humanitarian law. We therefore renew our call for Israeli security forces to observe the principles of necessity, proportionality and distinction at all times when they exercise the right to self-defence. At the same time, we take note of reports issued last month by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 (see A/77/356) and by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and Israel (see A/77/328). We call for the visits of those mechanisms to Israel and Palestine to be facilitated so that they can discharge their mandate.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174 (2022) · source
“We deplore the escalation of violence in the West Bank, particularly in Nablus, which continues to result in deaths, injuries and property damage. The restrictions on access to that city have seriously disrupted the daily lives of more than 200,000 people with consequent economic, humanitarian and psychosocial impacts. In the circumstances, it is urgent to ensure the immediate and unimpeded entry of humanitarian personnel and assistance to facilitate the provision of basic services to the population. On top of that, settler incitement around Nablus is creating an atmosphere marked by constant fear and uncertainty, which could lead to protests and further confrontation. We urge social leaders to refrain from provocations and the Israeli authorities to bring those responsible for attacks on civilians to justice.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174 (2022) · source
“Mr. Gómez Robledo Verduzco (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation thanks Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing and welcomes the delegations of Israel and Palestine. The Special Coordinator has once again provided a clear picture of an extremely fragile security and humanitarian situation. First of all, my delegation notes with great concern the volatility in the West Bank and the high risk of a major conflagration with repercussions in Gaza and throughout the region. As we have heard, and as the entire Council has reiterated, this has been the most violent year since 2006, with a tragic toll of more than 100 Palestinian fatalities, including 26 children, as well as 20 Israeli victims.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174 (2022) · source
“That competition is nothing more than the new face of colonialism. Mexico also supports Security Council reform that gives Africa its rightful place on a more representative Council of the international community. That reform should not be limited to an increase in the Council’s membership, however. Its working methods must be reformed first. I am referring particularly to the use and abuse of the veto. That is why, as Mexico participates actively in intergovernmental negotiations on Security Council reform, with proposals that are in the interests of all Member States, we will continue, alongside France, to promote a restriction of the use of the veto in situations of mass atrocities. We once again call countries that have not signed on to that initiative to support it.”
2022-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9149 (2022) · source
“In the face of the challenges arising from the economic consequences of the pandemic, the rise in food and fuel prices, as well as the previously mentioned negative effects of climate change, cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union continues to be paramount and could have very positive effects. We hope that at the joint meetings between the Security Council and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, which will take place this week, we will be able to agree on further action that will enable us to strengthen cooperation between the two organizations for the sake of peacebuilding and peacekeeping. But above all, let us do everything we can in the Security Council so that Africa does not once again become the stage and victim of competition among the great Powers.”
2022-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9149 (2022) · source
“We therefore call on subregional organizations to harmonize their responses to breaches of constitutional order in any given country. In that connection, the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance sets out the criteria to be applied. It is in everyone’s interest to avoid any signal that could be interpreted as indifference or permissiveness in the face of the violation of a country’s institutional framework. That is equally valid for the Security Council, which has not always been able to reach agreement on statements by the President on such events.”
2022-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9149 (2022) · source
“Resolution 2616 (2021), which my country supported, establishes some lines of action that the Council can promote in order to strengthen the fight against the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in Africa. Mexico will continue to contribute militarily to the peacekeeping operations deployed in various African countries. Secondly, the unconstitutional changes of Government that have occurred in recent months — or even weeks — in Burkina Faso, Chad, Guinea, Mali and the Sudan delineate a very worrisome trend that must be reversed before it affects other countries of the region. The international community must mobilize in order to continue stressing the importance of democratic governance on the continent and to prevent political instability from exacerbating the situation of violence in some parts of the Sahel and Central Africa.”
2022-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9149 (2022) · source
“We also commend the actions undertaken to promote the women and peace and security agenda in the continent. The formation of the African Women Leaders Network and the Network of African Women in Conflict Prevention and Mediation are important actions if we are to advance towards the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in conflict prevention and resolution, as well as in their own countries in their various political institutions. Mexico believes that the African Union is a fundamental ally in promoting the fight against trafficking in small arms and light weapons. My country reiterates that the United Nations should support the efforts undertaken as part of the Silencing the Guns by 2030 initiative in order to achieve its objectives.”
2022-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9149 (2022) · source
“I would like to focus today on two issues. First, in the area of international peace and security, we welcome the African Union’s leadership in exercising its good offices, spearheading mediation efforts and deploying regional peacekeeping forces. In that regard, we appreciate the ongoing work to promote dialogue between the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front. The Security Council should continue to support that mediation. Another commendable effort is the African Union’s support for the national reconciliation initiative in Libya, which seeks to break the cycle of violence in that country. Mexico will closely follow the conference planned for that purpose and reiterates that stability in Libya is key to the security of the Sahel countries and that of the continent as a whole.”
2022-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9149 (2022) · source
“Mr. Gómez Robledo Verduzco (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We thank you for your presence at this meeting today, Mr. President, and we are grateful to the Secretary-General and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for their briefings. Mexico congratulates the African Union and its members on the twentieth anniversary of the establishment of that important organization. Its cooperation with the United Nations is essential to responding effectively to the challenges facing the African continent. I would like to recall that at the United Nations Conference on International Organization, held in San Francisco in 1945, we, the Latin American countries, made Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations possible, in our firm belief that disputes should be addressed as a priority at the regional level.”
2022-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9149 (2022) · source
“In that context, I am pleased to announce that, this month, in October, a delegation of Iraqi electoral judges is planning to participate in a capacity-building programme provided by the National Electoral Institute and the Electoral Tribunal of the Judiciary of our country. Before concluding, I once again reaffirm the importance of very soon seeing a prosperous, democratic and sovereign Iraq as a fundamental building block for achieving peace and stability in the Middle East.”
2022-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9145 (2022) · source
“In that regard, my delegation also recognizes the ongoing progress and bilateral cooperation by the Iraqi Government in resolving the outstanding issue of missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals. We also take note of the Special Representative’s recent visit to the Al-Hol refugee camp in Syria. We acknowledge the efforts of the Iraqi Government and the assistance of humanitarian agencies to continue the repatriation and relocation of approximately 28,000 Iraqis. With regard to institutional capacity-building, I would like to highlight the collaboration in electoral matters that Mexico and Iraq have maintained for almost two decades.”
2022-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9145 (2022) · source
“Despite the high number of women elected as members of Parliament, we note that they have been largely excluded from the process of forming a Government. We underline the importance of ensuring the full, equal and meaningful participation of women, young people and minorities in that process. Furthermore, we urge both the Baghdad Government and the Erbil Regional Government to resolve disputes over the budget and the management of natural resources, as well as the full implementation of the Sinjar Agreement, through dialogue. That process must of course take place within the constitutional framework. Nevertheless, at the regional level, Iraq has played a key role in the stability of the region.”
2022-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9145 (2022) · source
“In the light of that alarming security situation, I will now focus on the political impasse and the need to resume institutional strengthening. This week marks the third anniversary of the beginning of the popular protests for regime change, which led to early elections last year. Now, nearly a year after those elections, unfortunately, the political factions have been unable to translate the popular will into a functioning Government. We welcome the fact that the participants in the national dialogue convened by the Prime Minister reiterated their commitment to resolving the political crisis while respecting the democratic constitutional order. We hope that that initiative will lead to the formation of an inclusive Government.”
2022-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9145 (2022) · source
“Mexico joins others in condemning the attack that took place in the Iraqi Kurdistan region just a few days ago. Unfortunately, that was not an isolated incident, but a confirmation of a dangerous trend, together with the recent attacks in Dohuk and Erbil. Those attacks are contrary to international law. They constitute a violation of Iraqi sovereignty and territorial integrity and pose a serious risk to the stability of the region. In addition, in the past three months there have been more than 180 attacks against Iraqi security forces, attributed to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, as well as bombings against Government buildings, diplomatic facilities and vehicles and clashes between law enforcement and demonstrators.”
2022-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9145 (2022) · source
“Mr. Gómez Robledo Verduzco (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Special Representative Hennis- Plasschaert for her briefing. I welcome the participation of the representative of Iraq in this meeting. The Special Representative shared with the Security Council an analysis of the situation in Iraq, which can be summed up as follows. It is not possible to build democratic institutions and uphold the rule of law when the very root of the situation in Iraq, almost 20 years ago, was another invasion of a sovereign country, in violation of the Charter of the United Nations. The same thing could occur in other States whose territorial integrity and independence are being infringed upon while recourse to diplomacy continues to be ignored.”
2022-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9145 (2022) · source
“In any scenario, it is essential that the national authorities fully cooperate with the Mission for the protection of its personnel and ensure compliance with the status-of-forces agreement.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9142 (2022) · source
“We hope that the joint investigations into those regrettable events will make it possible to establish who was responsible and ensure justice for the victims’ relatives. We note the interest of the Democratic Republic of the Congo authorities in reviewing the MONUSCO transition plan. We also ask that that exercise be carried out with prudence and caution, in the light of the limited progress on the benchmarks linked to that plan and recent events. Consequently, any potential changes or adjustments to MONUSCO’s mandate should not be made in haste. Mexico believes that it is essential that any potential adjustments to the transition plan prioritize the protection of the civilian population and not exacerbate the worrisome trends in terms of security and regional dynamics that we are currently witnessing.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9142 (2022) · source
“Indeed, it is clear that the African Union and its subregional processes have been very active and have driven those efforts. We note the progress made towards the deployment of the regional force agreed in the framework of the Nairobi process, and we call for its deployment to be effectively coordinated with the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). Finally, I would like to once again reiterate Mexico’s support for MONUSCO. Mexico condemns the disinformation campaigns orchestrated against the Mission’s work, which have led to violent demonstrations against it and have resulted in the regrettable deaths of peacekeepers and, of course, of civilians.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9142 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, my country is concerned about the tensions that persist between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, in view of their potential effects on the region as a whole. We urge the parties to avoid escalation and use dialogue to resolve their differences. In that regard, we welcome the efforts undertaken in recent days, in particular those of the President of France. We also welcome the efforts of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region to achieve the adoption of the Luanda road map, as well as the personal involvement of the President of Angola. We recognize the work of the East African Community, which through the Nairobi process has demonstrated the interest of the region as a whole in contributing to peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9142 (2022) · source
“In that context, we pay tribute to the efforts of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and of the Special Representative. Secondly, Mexico believes that the successful holding of peaceful, fair, credible and inclusive elections is key to making progress towards better governance, which will then make it possible to address the structural causes of the conflict. With this conviction, we support the Secretary-General’s call for the institutions in charge of the process to broaden consultations with all political groups to agree on an acceptable electoral calendar and procedures that guarantee the right to vote for all citizens, including women and youth, throughout the national territory. However, without a doubt, the advances made are extremely encouraging.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9142 (2022) · source
“First, we very strongly condemn the activity of armed groups such as the Mouvement du 23 mars, Coopérative pour le développement du Congo and Allied Democratic Forces. We particularly deplore the attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure, as well as the recruitment of children. The violence of these groups forces the civilian population to abandon their homes and livelihoods, thus increasing the number of internally displaced persons in a country that has already recorded more than 5.5 million internally displaced people. At the same time, armed clashes limit the access of humanitarian personnel to the population in need of assistance to meet their basic needs. We therefore urge all actors in the conflict to ensure that humanitarian organizations operate unhindered and have access to the population.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9142 (2022) · source
“Mr. Gómez Robledo Verduzco (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation appreciates the very important report introduced by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (S/2022/709). I welcome the participation of the representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda and Burundi in this meeting. Mexico reiterates its concern over the continuing deterioration of the security situation in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As it has done for the past year, my country insists that it is necessary to effectively stem the illicit flows of weapons and trafficking of natural resources so as to deprive armed groups of their ability to continue to destabilize the country. I will focus my remarks this morning on four issues.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9142 (2022) · source
“In order to address the structural causes of the risks of famine, we must contribute to the quest for peaceful and negotiated political solutions to armed conflict and violence through all available means, starting with those set out in the Charter of the United Nations. In order to directly address food insecurity, we must encourage increased local production, reduce the scandalous levels of food waste, improve access to fertilizers, enhance social protection systems for vulnerable people and increase the functionality of fertilizer and seed supply chains. It is unacceptable that in a world of material overabundance and hyperconsumption, millions of people face food insecurity or famine because of our collective indifference and the profoundly unjust distribution of income that remains endemic in so many countries.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“That is why we join others in calling on the parties in Ethiopia to put an end to the hostilities in the north of that country. In Yemen, we call for the truce conditions to be maintained and expanded. In both cases, as well as in Afghanistan, it is imperative that unrestricted and safe humanitarian access be guaranteed. In Somalia, we are witnessing one of the worst droughts in decades, while the people of South Sudan are victims of floods. We must build the resilience necessary to cope with the adverse effects of climate change, the other factor exacerbating food insecurity. We must address food insecurity and famine in a differentiated manner. Mexico therefore proposes the following initial steps.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“Regrettably, placing more grain on the markets has not translated into a reduction of famine conditions in various parts of the world. In that sense, as others noted, it is equally important for Russian fertilizers and food products to be able to reach global markets. Ending hunger and malnutrition, addressing humanitarian crises, preventing and resolving conflicts are not separate tasks; they are distinct aspects of the same challenge. It is no coincidence that in the five countries identified by the WFP as most at risk of famine — Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen — there are conflict situations. But those are not the only countries suffering from hunger. Hunger is even present among the most developed countries. It is essential to attack the structural causes of food insecurity and famine.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“Those are stark figures that should spark collective action to reverse the situation. The white note provided by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs as an early- warning element and in line with the mandates of the Security Council is a useful tool to identify problems in a timely manner and to take concrete actions to prevent the risks of food insecurity and famine from increasing. The precarious food situation in many countries has also been exacerbated by the conflict in Ukraine. In that context, we reiterate our deep appreciation for the efforts made by the Secretary-General and Türkiye towards the agreement reached, which has allowed grain exports from Ukraine. That has contributed to lowering food prices.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“Mr. Gómez Robledo Verduzco (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation is grateful for the briefings made by Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths, World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director David Beasley and Mr. Maximo Torero, from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. As we heard, food security challenges are unprecedented in our contemporary history. Conflict is one of the main causes of hunger, even if it is not the only one. According to the WFP, 345 million people in 82 countries face acute food insecurity, as compared to 282 million at the beginning of the year; 50 million people in 45 countries are on the brink of famine; and it is estimated that as many as 60 million children could experience severe malnutrition by the end of this year.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“And there must clearly be a commitment to actively monitor the human rights situation and ensure respect for international humanitarian law in any future arms transfers. But beyond the current decisions to approve new sales and transfers, it is also time to establish concrete measures for arms control in the post-conflict period. I conclude by emphasizing that military means will never be the solution. The international community must therefore focus on promoting diplomatic understandings that will lead to the end of this war, and not on supplying arms to a conflict whose end, unfortunately, is still very uncertain.”
2022-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9127 (2022) · source
“With the regrettable prospect of the continuation of the conflict in Ukraine, the international community should be unequivocal in demanding accountability in arms transfers. We therefore call on all countries that are party to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) to adhere fully to its provisions, especially those relating to the denial of transfers that would be in violation of the Treaty and the application of strict risk analysis. But we equally call on those who are not yet party to the ATT to responsibly comply with the highest precautionary standards in their transfers, with truly objective criteria that transcend private or geostrategic interests. Mitigation measures, including non-re-export and clear end-use clauses, must be an indivisible part of such assessments and arms transfer agreements.”
2022-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9127 (2022) · source
“It also highlights the practice of deliberately obliterating markings to avoid any efforts to trace them to the source, all in contravention of multiple standards, political agreements and legally binding instruments on arms transfers. In addition to more traditional weapons, various reports, including from authorities in the Netherlands, point to the transfer of a Buk surface-to-air missile system that resulted in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17 in eastern Ukraine in 2014. That is just one concrete example of the very serious consequences of an irresponsible transfer that caused the deaths of hundreds of passengers on a commercial airliner that had no connection to the conflict in Ukraine.”
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“The highest price has been paid by civilians, with the destruction of residential areas, deliberate attacks on infrastructure and civilian objects and the shelling of railway stations, schools and hospitals. Explosive weapons with indiscriminate humanitarian effects have become commonplace. That is absolutely unacceptable. Worrisome arms transfers go back approximately 10 years; it is almost unimaginable what a decade of arms flows means and the effects that it may have in future. Conflict Armament Research published a report in 2021 detailing only transfers between 2018 and 2020 to the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The research points to the provision of a wide range of weapons and ammunition, mostly from neighbouring countries.”
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