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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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“However, the high volume of transfers necessarily implies a certain degree of loss of control over their life cycle, which increases the inherent risks of trafficking and diversion. Criminal organizations will certainly be eager to exploit such gaps. We must also be mindful of the implications of the proliferation of civilian-owned weapons. If there is one thing we should have learned from recent history, it is that such situations result in the spillover of weapons being trafficked to other conflict zones — as we have clearly seen in the Sahel — and putting the hopes for peace in post-conflict situations in jeopardy. We must also acknowledge the impact of the use of all types of weapons.”
2022-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9127 (2022) · source
“Mexico’s concern about arms transfers is not limited to the current situation but also relates to the transfers that have been going on since the beginning of the conflict in eastern Ukraine in 2013. As long as the Security Council does not shoulder its responsibility for addressing a situation involving an invasion such as the one that Ukraine is confronting, we acknowledge the natural right to legitimate self-defence and acquire arms to that end. However, that must always go hand in hand with the protections and safeguards needed to minimize risks and prevent diversions of weapons or their use to commit grave and systematic violations of human rights or international humanitarian law. We have taken note of the statements concerning the precautions taken by the exporters selling and shipping the weapons.”
2022-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9127 (2022) · source
“We have met at least 27 times since the beginning of the war, and so far the Council has limited itself to issuing a single presidential statement (S/PRST/2022/3), sponsored by Norway and Mexico, expressing deep concern about the situation in Ukraine and of course supporting the efforts of the Secretary-General in the quest for a peaceful solution. Given the gravity of the situation, that is utterly inadequate. We regret that in addressing the crisis, the Council has confined itself to continuing its deliberations, while ignoring the executive powers conferred on it by Article 24 of the Charter for ensuring prompt and effective action by the United Nations in order to deal with a breach of the peace or an act of aggression.”
2022-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9127 (2022) · source
“Yet considering the time we have had during the crisis to include this vital issue in our discussions, my delegation is surprised at the haste with which this meeting was scheduled and convened. Matters of this importance, especially when they can be foreseen, should be scheduled sufficiently in advance, not at the last minute. Furthermore, we reiterate that the Security Council’s deliberations on this issue should lead to concrete action aimed at fulfilling its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.”
2022-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9127 (2022) · source
“Mr. Gómez Robledo Verduzco (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to begin by expressing to the delegation of the United Kingdom Mexico’s solidarity with regard to the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who embodied a sense of duty and service to her people. I am grateful for the briefing by High Representative Nakamitsu, and we have also taken note of the information that Ms. Trifković provided to us. Before I begin, I would like to point out that my delegation has several times brought up the importance of focusing on the possible implications of arms transfers related to the conflict in Ukraine, which is unquestionably an extremely relevant topic.”
2022-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9127 (2022) · source
“Those are principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter, and all of us present here pledged to respect and uphold them.”
2022-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9115 (2022) · source
“It is necessary to continue monitoring the full life cycle of weapons — starting with their transfer and intermediation and concluding with those who turn out to be the end users. We must take action to prevent weapons from falling into the hands of those who should never have them, especially when hostilities have ended. Mexico’s work in the Council will continue to focus on advancing and cementing peacebuilding in Ukraine. In that regard, I would like to reiterate our urgent call to negotiate a cessation of hostilities and to seek a solution through dialogue and diplomacy. I conclude by reaffirming our support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.”
2022-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9115 (2022) · source
“We also call on the parties to comply with the rules of distinction, proportionality and precaution in the conduct of hostilities. We express our unwavering support for the investigative work of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court and for the establishment of a fact- finding mission on the alleged war crimes committed in Olenivka. Accountability is a fundamental pillar of our multilateral system, and those responsible for the crimes that have been and are being committed in Ukraine — or will be committed in future —must be brought to justice. Mexico reiterates its deep concern about the threat posed by the illicit flow and trafficking of arms to the region.”
2022-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9115 (2022) · source
“It is necessary to put an end to the war and, with it, to the numerous violations of international law, especially international humanitarian law. There have been six months of bombardment of hospitals, schools, residential areas and basic civilian infrastructure, including the Zaporizhzhya power plant and the destruction of cultural heritage. There have been six months of violations of the methods and means of warfare; of human rights violations, including sexual and gender-based violence; and of the use of weapons with indiscriminate effects, such as cluster munitions or mines. We call most emphatically for an end to all those attacks, especially those directed against the civilian population and indiscriminate attacks.”
2022-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9115 (2022) · source
“Mexico considers the progress under the Black Sea Grain Initiative to be a major diplomatic milestone in times of armed conflict. In that regard, I would also like to recognize the important work of the President of Türkiye in facilitating that agreement. We once again urge all parties, especially those with leverage, to spare no effort to keep channels of communication open in order to establish a dialogue to end hostilities. Despite those advances, it is clear that the multilateral system and, in particular, the Security Council, has not been able to put an end to this war. The invasion of a sovereign country, Ukraine, by Russia is a flagrant violation of Article 2, paragraph 4, of the Charter of the United Nations. Any territorial acquisition obtained through the illegal use of force is null and lacks any validity.”
2022-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9115 (2022) · source
“Mr. Gómez Robledo Verduzco (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the Secretary-General and the Under- Secretary-General for their presentations. We listened with great interest and deep respect to the statement of President Zelenskyy of Ukraine, whose independence we celebrate today, tomorrow and always. We also followed with great attention the Secretary-General’s recent visits to Ukraine and Türkiye. We recognize his leadership and efforts, which have led to important agreements to limit the impact of the food crisis and to restore hope. In that regard, we are pleased that the Black Sea Grain Initiative continues to operate on a regular basis and that it allows 560,000 metric tons of grain to access markets around the world, as well as to World Food Programme supplies. That appears to be having a significant stabilizing effect, finally.”
2022-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9115 (2022) · source
“The food grain agreements that have been reached clearly demonstrate what can be achieved when there is political will and reason prevails. We hope that the same approach will be taken in order to reach an agreement on Zaporizhzhya, where what is at stake is none another than the right to life.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9114 (2022) · source
“Today the International Atomic Energy Agency reiterated its request for a technical inspection. The United Nations has also stated that it has the logistics and security capacity to support any International Atomic Energy Agency mission to the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant from Kyiv, should both Russia and Ukraine agree. It is vital for an inspection to take place, without any hindrance or pretext. I would like to conclude by reiterating Mexico’s call for an end to the war in Ukraine and a return to the path of dialogue. The impact of the conflict on the civilian population over the past months has been enormous, with irreversible consequences, and that is why a ceasefire needs to be agreed without further delay.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9114 (2022) · source
“Secondly, the plant’s facilities must not be used for military operations under any circumstances. The Zaporizhzhya plant must be kept out of this conflict. Priority should be given to respecting the civilian status of the plant and immediately removing all military personnel and equipment. The Ukrainian regulatory authorities need to have free access and effective control over the operation of the plant in order to ensure compliance with the seven indispensable pillars of nuclear safety. Thirdly, we support the Secretary-General’s call for the establishment of a demilitarized zone that would enable the International Atomic Energy Agency to carry out the necessary inspections in order to for us to have objective, truthful and independent information on the current conditions at the plant.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9114 (2022) · source
“Attacks on the Zaporizhzhya power plant jeopardize its security and could have catastrophic short-, medium- and long-term humanitarian consequences for the civilian population, including far beyond Ukraine and neighbouring countries. We also agree with the Secretary-General that damaging the nuclear plant is tantamount to collective suicide. I would like to highlight three points. First, all attacks on the plant and its surroundings must cease immediately. Any attack against civilian nuclear facilities is a flagrant violation of international law and the Statute of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). We reiterate what we stated on 11 August: such attacks violate international humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and Protocol Additional I of 1977 thereto (see S/PV.9109).”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9114 (2022) · source
“Mr. Gómez Robledo Verduzco (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her briefing on the critical situation at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant. As the Secretary-General pointed out, avoiding any action that would jeopardize the integrity or safety of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant would simply be common sense. However, common sense is unfortunately often the least common of senses. As the Secretary-General also said, at the opening of the tenth Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the world has avoided the use of nuclear weapons merely by luck. But luck is not a strategy, the Secretary-General stressed.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9114 (2022) · source
“Together with France, Mexico has promoted an initiative to refrain from using the veto in cases of mass atrocities. Endorsing that initiative would be a clear-cut action in favour of common security. We encourage States that have not yet done so, particularly the permanent members of the Council, to join that initiative, which already has the support of 106 States.”
2022-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9112 (2022) · source
“We encourage an agreement that will enable the demilitarization of the zone so that International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors can conduct the necessary technical inspections and prevent an accident with incalculable consequences. The deadlock that we are experiencing on certain issues is undermining the legitimacy of the collective security mechanisms we have built. It also leads to greater mistrust regarding the validity and effectiveness of multilateralism. That perception will not change unless we can demonstrate through action by the international community, in particular the Council, that we can find solutions to our common problems. It is clear that the Council has frequently failed to fulfil its mandate and has been thwarted by the will of some of its permanent members.”
2022-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9112 (2022) · source
“In the light of the paralysis in the Council caused by a double veto, the General Assembly debated the issue (see A/76/PV.77). It is clear that we must resume a dialogue if we are to achieve the complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. We call on the States with considerable responsibility for the issue to spare no effort in returning to a path of dialogue and cooperation. Mexico has also been unequivocal in its call for an end to the war in Ukraine. The population has paid a huge price as a result of the military intervention. We again call for a cessation of hostilities and echo the call of the Secretary-General for an immediate end to military activities around the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant and for parties not to target the plant or its surroundings, which is a violation of international humanitarian law.”
2022-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9112 (2022) · source
“That was precisely what led the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean to establish the first nuclear- weapon-free zone in a densely populated area through the Treaty of Tlatelolco, which led more recently to the conclusion and entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. We would like to see that same spirit of cooperation reflected in the talks to return to full compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and thereby resolve the outstanding issues on Iran’s nuclear programme. Similarly, security on the Korean peninsula remains a source of considerable concern. In recent months, the Council has addressed the threat posed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s launch of ballistic missiles.”
2022-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9112 (2022) · source
“Nevertheless, there is still time to reverse that trend, and in that context we would like to point to the 1996 advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice with regard to article VI of the Non-Proliferation Treaty, which states that “[t]here exists an obligation to pursue in good faith and bring to a conclusion negotiations leading to nuclear disarmament in all its aspects under strict and effective international control.” (A/51/218, annex, para. 105) Mexico agrees with the Secretary-General’s view that a more secure and peaceful world must be based on international law, cooperation and solidarity, not the incessant accumulation and modernization of arsenals.”
2022-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9112 (2022) · source
“Nuclear weapons continue to represent the worst threat to the very survival of humankind. The so-called deterrence doctrine is in itself a threat of the potential use of nuclear weapons. The threat of the use of force is prohibited by the Charter of the United Nations, so we cannot normalize any threat, express or veiled, of the use of nuclear weapons concealed by the doctrine of deterrence. The tenth Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, which is currently taking place, could be an opportunity to make progress towards the goal of achieving a world free of nuclear weapons. However, we are deeply concerned about the slow progress and above all the lack of political will — particularly on the part of the nuclear-weapon States — to reach agreements to achieve that goal.”
2022-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9112 (2022) · source
“As a member of the Security Council and in particular during our presidency in November 2021, my country has taken on the task of highlighting the important role of preventive diplomacy. We cannot simply manage conflicts; preventive diplomacy and recourse to means for the peaceful settlement of disputes are key to maintaining peace. In order to conduct genuine and effective diplomacy, the United Nations must strengthen coordination between its main organs. Collaboration among all United Nations organs, agencies, programmes and funds, including, of course, the International Court of Justice and the Peacebuilding Commission, is essential. However, the wide range of resources and tools at the disposal of the United Nations system has not been reflected in the results we have seen in recent years.”
2022-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9112 (2022) · source
“Mr. Gómez Robledo Verduzco (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Mexico thanks China for taking the initiative to convene this meeting. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General and the President of the tenth Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons for enriching this debate with their briefings and reflections. In a context where emerging challenges such as climate change, pandemics and the food crisis are exacerbating traditional security issues, it is clear that unilateral approaches are not conducive to solving problems, unlike multilateral cooperation. As a country committed to effective multilateralism, Mexico has always promoted dialogue and the peaceful settlement of disputes in order to address conflicts early and prevent their escalation.”
2022-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9112 (2022) · source
“After almost a year of repeatedly resorting to that method, the conditions in which the United Nations Support Mission in Libya is operating are increasingly uncertain due to the lack of a substantive mandate that allows it to operate in a stable manner. At the same time, the Special Representative post remains vacant. It would be helpful for all of us to once and for all break that vicious cycle. Mexico reiterates the importance of strengthening the United Nations presence in Libya to rechannel the political process. We are convinced that for that we need a United Nations Support Mission in Libya that is reformed in line with the recommendations of the strategic review conducted last year and under robust leadership that is fully supported by the Security Council.”
2022-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9103 (2022) · source
“Mr. Gómez Robledo Verduzco (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Mexico expresses its support for the work conducted by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya at critical times for the political stability and security of that country. It is in that same spirit that we voted in favour of resolution 2647 (2022) so that the Mission can continue to operate given the marked deterioration of the situation in Libya. Nevertheless, I would like to put on record the fact that, by once again limiting the extension of the mandate to three months, we are contributing to the uncertainty just when the Libyan people most needs the certainty of the international community’s support.”
2022-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9103 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, Mexico believes that the work that the peace architecture has accomplished in the less than two decades since the Commission’s creation reflects, as has already been mentioned this morning, the true value of multilateralism. Communication and coordination between the Council, the Peacebuilding Commission and the other bodies of the United Nations is key to preventing fresh crises from arising, or, if they do, to respond to them in the best possible way.”
2022-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9101 (2022) · source
“We are aware that this work, of course, calls for consistency, ongoing cooperation and coordination between the General Assembly, the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council, in accordance with their mandates. That what Mexico has consistently advocated, as reflected in the debate that we convened in November during our presidency (see S/PV.8906). For that reason, we call on all actors to continue to strengthen communication between the Peacebuilding Commission and the principal organs that I have mentioned, which contributes also to strengthening the advisory role that we expect from the Commission. In the framework of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, Mexico, together with other partners, will make specific proposals to improve that relationship.”
2022-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9101 (2022) · source
“As Mexico has repeatedly pointed out, the Security Council must take into account social and development aspects as underlying causes of conflicts in order to guarantee the prevention of such conflicts and the transition to peace, something that Mexico has always emphasized and which I also highlighted during my country’s presidency of the Council in November 2021. In this regard, we believe that the recommendations that the Peacebuilding Commission sends to the Security Council enrich the comprehensive approach to which we should aspire. They are instruments that make it possible to establish consistent links between peace and security, development and human rights. Our only suggestion would be that such advice reach the Council in time for it to be duly considered.”
2022-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9101 (2022) · source
“It is clear that peace is not sustainable without development. We therefore welcome the fact that the Commission is a key player in the implementation of the New Agenda for Peace put forward by the Secretary-General. We appreciate that this New Agenda promotes greater coordination between the resident coordinators and the United Nations country teams in order to perform at the highest level in peacebuilding strategies and in an inclusive manner, so as to allow for the rebuilding of the social fabric and respond to the interests of the societies and governments in the countries in which they work. We are certain that the Peacebuilding Commission can also play an important role in this area. On the other hand, Mexico considers the Commission to be an essential actor in strengthening the preventive capacity of the United Nations.”
2022-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9101 (2022) · source
“On thematic issues, we welcome the continued deepening of the links between peacekeeping and peacebuilding in such areas as disarmament, security reform, mental-health services, psychosocial support, and generally anything that has to do with strengthening the Commission’s role in post-conflict processes. With regard to agendas that address the issues of women and youth in the context of peace and security, we also stress that the adoption of action plans for both agendas provides new tangible tools to facilitate the integration of women and youth into these processes, something we have insisted on time and again. We therefore acknowledge that the Peacebuilding Commission has made an effort to listen to the voices of women and youth working in their communities, who are the true peacebuilders.”
2022-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9101 (2022) · source
“This fosters coherence between political and sustainable-development objectives, especially when various peacebuilding challenges converge, including the still-present impacts of the pandemic, as well, unfortunately, as the deterioration of various regional situations and the emergence of conflicts. It is clear that the work of the Peacebuilding Commission has increased in recent years, with activities of greater geographic and thematic scope. In particular, we consider it relevant that both the Commission and the Peacebuilding Fund have become involved in projects in Latin America and the Caribbean, as evidenced in the case of Colombia.”
2022-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9101 (2022) · source
“Mr. Gómez Robledo Verduzco (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Mexico thanks Ambassador Abdelkhalek for his detailed briefing on the report of the Peacebuilding Commission for 2021 and the Chargé d’affaires of Bangladesh, Mr. Hossain, for his briefing on the programme of work carried out in 2022. We take this opportunity to acknowledge the work of Egypt at the head of the Commission last year, as well as that of delegation of Bangladesh this year. Mexico recognizes that the Peacebuilding Commission has a mandate that gives it a unique convening capacity to bring together and empower different actors to work.”
2022-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9101 (2022) · source
“We call also for an end to any action that could escalate tensions and destabilize the entire region. That means also that counter-terrorism activities must be undertaken in full accordance with international law, including international human rights law and international humanitarian law. It is urgent to opt for confidence-building mechanisms among the States of the region so as to avoid any impacts that would be regional in scope.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9100 (2022) · source
“Mr. Gómez Robledo Verduzco (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation is following with great concern the recent events in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. Mexico expresses its solidarity with the Government of Iraq in connection with the attack perpetrated on 20 July in Dohuk governorate, which caused the deaths of nine civilians, wounded more than 30 and resulted in a great deal of material damage. We condemn that attack in the strongest terms and extend our condolences to the families of the victims, and we wish the wounded a quick recovery. Any attack against civilians is a violation of international law, especially international humanitarian law. In that regard, Mexico calls for an expedited, impartial investigation into that serious incident.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9100 (2022) · source
“It is important to make progress on all of those matters in order to create confidence and an environment conducive to political dialogue, as well as to move towards reconciling and rebuilding Syria’s social fabric. Before I conclude, I would like to reiterate that it is important for the Council to reauthorize the Bab Al-Hawa border crossing in the coming days in order to meet the growing needs of the more than 11 million Syrians for whom there is no other alternative.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“We encourage continued support for humanitarian organizations and increased funding to support host communities. On the other hand, while we recognize that some detainees have been released, given the magnitude of cases under consideration the number of those who have been freed is very limited. We call on the Syrian authorities to release all arbitrarily detained persons, starting with women, children and the elderly. At the same time, the whereabouts of missing persons must be determined, and humanitarian organizations must be granted access to detention centres. We look forward to the Secretary-General’s final report on that issue.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“We call for all the parties to exercise maximum restraint and refrain from an escalation of tensions that could lead to the further displacement of civilians and exacerbate the already dire humanitarian situation. It is time to foster dialogue and cooperation among neighbours, including to coordinate counter- terrorism activities. We are also deeply concerned about the resurgence of hostilities in the north-east, as well as the continuing instability in the southern part of the country. In that context, we condemn the recent attack on Damascus International Airport. With regard to refugees, we acknowledge the efforts of the receiving countries. Unfortunately, the conditions have yet to be secured to facilitate the safe, dignified and voluntary return of refugees.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“In that regard, my delegation reiterates its support for Special Envoy Pedersen’s efforts to move towards a political solution and commends his regular consultations with civil society. We want to underscore, as others have done here today, the crucial need for women to participate in all phases of the Syrian political process in order to achieve a sustainable solution. With regard to the security issue, we are obviously concerned about the announcement of a new military intervention in northern Syria, in particular the attempt to justify it under Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations. That would be totally contrary to the provisions of international law, specifically with respect to the use of force and self-defence, and if it were to occur it would undermine Syria’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“Mr. Gómez Robledo Verduzco (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank Special Envoy Pedersen for his very thorough briefing and his tireless efforts. Today I will focus my remarks on three issues: the political process security and refugees and missing persons. With regard to the political process, we take note of the recent Astana format meeting. We regret, however, that the eighth session of the small body of the Constitutional Committee did not achieve any progress. We therefore hope to see a reversal of that trend at the ninth session, to be held at the end of July in Geneva in accordance with the terms of reference. We urge the parties to engage constructively and, in doing so, to make progress in the discussions.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“As long as arms are widely available, some actors will prefer the path of violence to political dialogue and will continue to pose a risk to humanitarian operations and UNMISS itself.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we echo the Secretary- General’s call for the Government to reverse the recent decision of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management to require the United Nations and non-governmental organizations to provide additional documents, which unjustifiably obstructs the work of the organizations. We call on all parties to guarantee the security and freedom of movement of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). In conclusion, I once again call attention to the challenge posed to both South Sudan and the region by arms trafficking. Any revision to the arms embargo must result from the situation on the ground and the authorities’ ability to control unrestricted arms flows.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“It is therefore imperative to integrate climate-related security risks into early- warning, prevention, mitigation and preparation efforts. In an extremely complex environment, humanitarian operations continue to be obstructed in various parts of the country, whether as a result of fighting, bureaucratic requirements or checkpoint restrictions that impede their movement. The rising trend in deliberate attacks against humanitarian workers and the pilfering of their supplies is concerning. We call on all parties to respect international humanitarian law and the status of humanitarian personnel and their property. Similarly, we urge the authorities to guarantee the protection of humanitarian personnel and allow them to do their work.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“In parallel to political issues, my delegation is concerned about the continuing tensions at the subnational level that have led to displacement and the exacerbation of the humanitarian situation. The significant increase in gender-based violence, including conflict-related incidents of sexual violence, is deplorable. The South Sudanese authorities have a responsibility to protect civilians and ensure that perpetrators are held accountable. Moreover, the adverse effects of climate change continue to pose a threat to the livelihoods of a large majority of the already vulnerable population. The consequences have been undeniable in terms of food insecurity and the increased likelihood of intercommunal tensions.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“We also acknowledge the positive cooperation dynamics among regional partners in the peace process. It is important for developments to continue in that direction with supportive efforts. However, the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement remains significantly behind schedule. We urge all parties to make progress on outstanding issues, especially in the area of security, and to develop a road map to complete the transition process. It is time to focus on the South Sudanese people and abandon continuous political confrontation. We emphasize the legislative frameworks related to the constitution-making process and elections. In that regard, Mexico reiterates the call for compliance with the 35 per cent quota for women’s participation in the institutions established by the agreement.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“Mr. Gómez Robledo Verduzco (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): On behalf of my delegation, I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Haysom; the Acting Director of Operations and Advocacy of the Division of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Ms. Mudawi; and Ms. Lorna Merekaje for their briefings this morning. I also welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of South Sudan. My delegation notes the recent developments in the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan, including the swearing-in of members of state assemblies, the progress made thanks to the 3 April agreement with regard to the unified force command structures and the progress made with regard to the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation and Healing.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“Access to international assistance is particularly urgent in a context that is marked by rising food prices, an increase in the number of people displaced by violence and the socioeconomic consequences of the coronavirus disease pandemic. In that regard, Mexico condemns the attacks in the region against civilian infrastructure, especially hospitals and schools. Similarly, my country condemns the attacks against humanitarian personnel reported in Cameroon and the Central African Republic. Lastly, we believe that, in order for United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa to be able to fulfil the tasks with which the Secretary-General has entrusted it, it needs strong leadership. We therefore hope that a new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the region will be appointed as soon as possible.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source
“We also believe that, in accordance with resolution 2616 (2021), which was sponsored by Mexico, the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa can promote better regional mechanisms for intelligence-sharing and more effective controls in border areas. Secondly, in order for politics to succeed where violence and armed struggle have failed, the necessary conditions must be met so that opposition groups can freely express their views and participate in the public space. Therefore, we call for protecting and prioritizing the work of civil society and promoting the inclusion of all voices in the political debate, particularly the voices of women and young people. Thirdly, the urgent humanitarian situation in Central Africa must be addressed to stave off further tragedy.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source
“In order to move towards stability in Central Africa, Mexico believes that it is necessary to address three major issues. First, it is important to accord particular attention to combating illicit arms trafficking to and within the region, which is a subject of particular urgency for Mexico that we reiterate in almost every statement we make. We also reiterate that the implementation of the Kinshasa Convention is critical for stopping the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, which continues to fuel conflicts in Central Africa. We therefore welcome the follow-up to the establishment of national commissions for the management of small arms and light weapons.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source
“With regard to the Central African Republic, the Regional Office for Central Africa must also continue to support the implementation of the Luanda road map. In that regard, we welcome the results of the republican dialogue in the Central African Republic and call on the international community to support the holding of municipal elections. In addition, Mexico congratulates the authorities of the Central African Republic on the abolition of the death penalty last month, which is a cause that Mexico has supported for many years. In those and other hotspots of conflict in the region, it is imperative that United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa coordinate its efforts with those of the African Union, the Economic Community of Central African States and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region.”
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