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“We are also pleased that relations between UNMIK and the parties have improved in recent months, with positive repercussions for cooperation and the resolution of matters of mutual interest. In accordance with international humanitarian law, human rights and refugee law, the parties are obliged to create conditions conducive to the safe, voluntary and non-discriminatory return of the displaced and to the adoption of measures to facilitate that return. My delegation is concerned about the lack of conditions favourable to the return of the displaced and refugees to their homes. Although the security situation in Kosovo has remained stable, factors such as discrimination, inter-ethnic tensions and the lack of development opportunities are among the greatest impediments to ensuring a sustainable return in the region.”
2010-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6264 (2010) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): First, I would like to welcome Mr. Boris Tadie, President of the Republic of Serbia, and to thank him for his words. I would also like to thank Mr. Lamberto Zannier, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo, for his briefing and Mr. Hyseni for his statement. Mexico has closely followed the process of reconfiguring the mandate of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to circumstances on the ground, and we welcome the fact that coordination and information exchange with the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) have been strengthened in the context of neutrality, as provided for by resolution 1244 (1999).”
2010-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6264 (2010) · source
“On the basis of the principle of complementarity, we can make more rational and effective use of the comparative advantages of each organization. We should therefore work together to develop common principles that will enable us to make better use of these relationships, in accordance with the norms of international law. It is vital to establish mechanisms for consultation between relevant regional bodies and the Security Council, including periodic interactive dialogues. We have already set our common agenda; we need now to further define how we can work together closely and to our mutual benefit, as provided for in 1945.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“That is why a number of regional and subregional organizations have gone to considerable lengths to prevent that trade. An major integrated focus on this, making it possible to repeat past successes, would be of great value to the United Nations. The same could be said of other regional problems such as transboundary organized crime and drug trafficking. In conclusion, let me say that the regional and subregional organizations represented here have diverse mandates and capacities. Hence, we cannot have a single template for cooperation and coordination between the United Nations and all these organizations. It is clear, however, that all have a contribution to make in achieving the purposes and principles of the United Nations.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“We consider that the Security Council and the Secretary-General should focus on both those areas. Let me briefly note a number of areas in which my delegation feels that the efforts of the Security Council and other United Nations bodies can complement the work of regional and subregional organizations. I shall mention only the areas of strengthening the rule of law, promoting human rights, protecting civilians and combating the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. On the latter matter, resolution 1631 (2005) stresses the role of regional organizations in combating the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, including by facilitating the identification and tracing of such weapons. We know that the illicit trade in these arms fuels conflict.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“Regional organizations' in-depth knowledge of the underlying causes of local conflicts and other security challenges gives them a comparative advantage vis-a-vis actors from outside the region. In all cases, the promotion of economic and social development is an indispensable element in addressing the structural causes of conflict and ensuring peace and stability in the medium term, taking account of the indissoluble link between security and development. We must take full advantage of each regional organization's particular experience in its own sphere of competence and in the context of its own mandate. That is why we welcome the emphasis in today's debate and in the draft presidential statement to be adopted later in the meeting on the prevention of conflict and on peacebuilding.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“My delegation considers that initiatives by regional and subregional organizations in the early stages of a conflict, making use of early warning and prevention mechanisms, can be decisive in avoiding the need for larger-scale action by the broader international community. In particular, the ability of those organizations to promote the peaceful settlement of disputes through mediation and other means has clearly proven effective and importance. The same can be said of the peacebuilding and national reconstruction phase, when regional and subregional organizations are called upon to play a fundamental role in building stability and preventing a new spiral of violence.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“An important component of cooperation between the United Nations and those organizations may be seen in cases where we need to ensure the maintenance of peace through joint or hybrid missions such as the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) and the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). There, as in other cases, the human and material resources that regional organizations can provide, given the necessary mandate and capacity, have proven to offer an appropriate and effective option. We must analyse these experiences and lessons learned in order to promote greater coherence within the Security Council, permitting due coordination and the adoption of decisions jointly with regional organizations, in particular the African Union.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“I would note that my delegation considers that, despite recent significant developments, cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations has yet to reach its full potential and should be substantially strengthened. Joint action by the United Nations and the African Union in Burundi, Ethiopia and Eritrea, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Somalia, along with that carried out together with the European Union in Chad, Congo and the Sudan and with the Organization of American States in Haiti, provides convincing evidence of the contribution of regional organizations in the Security Council's efforts to maintain international peace and security.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“The founders of the United Nations had the vision to identify the advantages of a close relationship between the new Organization and the so-called regional and subregional arrangements with regard both to the pacific settlement of disputes and to the implementation of coercive measures, according to the cases and procedures provided for in the Charter of the United Nations itself. It is important that we remember that. We should also remember that at that point in time the countries of Latin America played a significant role in promoting this vision, which had emanated from the Chapultepec Conference in Mexico that took place prior to the San Francisco Conference.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“Indeed, this meeting follows up on discussion promoted by Mexico in April 2003 during its previous membership as a non-permanent member of the Security Council. We welcome the representatives of the regional and subregional organizations who have joined us in this meeting today. We welcome this opportunity to have an exchange of views on the way in which we can define a consistent format for cooperation between the United Nations and various regional and subregional organizations working in the area of peace and security.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“The Government of President Caldero'n took immediate decisions in coordination with the Government of Haiti, and a group of experts and consultants comprised of doctors specializing in treating injuries caused by collapsed structures, search and rescue specialists, experts in damage assessment and emergency administration is travelling to Port-au- Prince to determine, in support of the Government of Haiti, specifically what kind of help will be needed. The President and the Government of Mexico have also been in contact with other Governments in order to provide the necessary coordination of aid that will need to be given to Haiti. We welcome the decision taken by the Chinese delegation to select such a relevant subject for this thematic debate of the Security Council.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Once again, tragedy has struck Haiti. As we all know, that unfortunate nation has suffered for many years, and it has required the support of the international community time and again in order to lay the foundation for its development, as the Council noted when it travelled to Haiti in March 2009. We extend our sincere condolences to the Government and people of Haiti and to all those Governments whose nationals have been affected on the ground, personnel from the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti, other United Nations agencies and other organizations present in the country.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“Mexico will continue to guide the work of the Committee in a transparent manner with a focus on taking clear, consistent decisions in order to use sanctions as a means of providing control and incentives to get the various regional actors to join a process directed towards the stability of the region.”
2009-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6254 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): As Chair of the Somalia sanctions Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992), Mexico is convinced that the sanctions regime should contribute to the creation of better security conditions in Somalia and to the strengthening of the Djibouti peace process. The resolution we adopted today expands the mandate both of the sanctions Committee and of its Monitoring Group to a practically regional focus, which involves an unprecedented challenge both for the Security Council and for the countries of the region.”
2009-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6254 (2009) · source
“Therefore, it is particularly important that we seek out ways in which the Security Council can complement and contribute to the significant work carried out by the General Assembly and other United Nations entities, such as the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Vienna, in order to define better coordinated responses for the maintenance of international peace and security. Finally, Mexico has taken the sovereign decision to commit itself to striving tirelessly to combat drug trafficking, exercising full State authority in protecting our society while shouldering our responsibilities to the international community and encouraging international cooperation on this issue at the bilateral, regional and multilateral levels.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“However, in spite of the existence of these excellent norms, we have been unable to put an end to illicit drug trafficking. The international community thus faces the immense challenge of guaranteeing the implementation of the conventions and agreements in this field. The complexity of the issues associated with illicit drug trafficking and their various political, economic and social aspects highlight the need for international cooperation in order to combat this global threat.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“The institutional response of the United Nations is very important, but - let us be clear - it is not enough, as drug trafficking is a increasingly complex phenomenon of globalization that requires a coordinated response and the unequivocal commitment of the international community. Mexico believes that the United Nations must play a more active role in the debate on the fight against drugs and transnational organized crime, not only through its technical forums, but also by promoting high-level political commitments to combating this scourge. In 2010, we will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, which will provide a timely opportunity to reflect on the future of this regime. We have a normative framework that has been in place since the 19805.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“This was reflected in the omnibus draft resolution on international cooperation against the world drug problem, which was adopted by consensus and was coordinated by my country. We would like to highlight the fact that the Commission on Narcotic Drugs has promoted significant resolutions on the links between drug trafficking and the illicit trafficking in arms, on strengthening measures to combat money laundering linked to drug trafficking and related crimes, and on strengthening inter-regional cooperation between Latin American and Caribbean States and West African States.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“The global drug problem was the subject of a very detailed examination during the debates held this year in Vienna in the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, in New York during the Third Committee's October meetings on international drug control and in the November plenary meeting of the General Assembly to consider the results of the high-level segment of the most recent session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (see A/64/PV.38). Mexico participated actively in those events, as its recognizes that the General Assembly provides the ideal forum in which to highlight the importance, scope and implications of renewed international cooperation aimed at achieving tangible results against illicit drug trafficking by promoting a comprehensive and balanced strategy to curb this problem.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“It is crucial that the institutions and authority of the State be restored in countries that have emerged from internal conflict and that are affected by drug trafficking. Mexico is of the View that this illicit activity poses a serious threat to the security of States, and given that both the roots of this phenomenon and the solution to it transcend borders, it is crucial that international cooperation be promoted in order to tackle this scourge.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“It is clear that the power of the corruption and violence generated by the criminal drug industry are a destabilizing factor in such States. There is growing concern about the growth in organized crime involved in drug trafficking in a number of West African States, which are being used as havens or transit points for drugs that are produced in other parts of the world, particularly Latin America, and are en route to Europe. These illicit groups and activities also pose threats to peacebuilding efforts in various States, as stated clearly by the Economic Community of West 09-6381] African States. The growing prominence of these criminal and drug trafficking groups underscores the need to strengthen the national capacity of States to counteract these phenomena and to combat impunity and illicit drug trafficking.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“The threat posed by criminal acts related to drug trafficking demands effective international cooperation based on integrated, multidisciplinary and balanced strategies. This is necessary in order to ensure that the actions geared to reducing supply and demand are mutually reinforcing, in order to seal off areas of impunity, dismantle traffickers' operational structures and respond to the increased speed with which this dangerous phenomenon is progressing, undermining the socio- economic and political stability of our societies as well as their sustainable development. Drug trafficking and its related crimes weaken States that have emerged from conflict, as well as their institutions. As a result, we must consider its regional and global impact, as has been said previously.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“It is important to remember that the fight against drug trafficking, besides its cost in human lives to our societies, diverts significant resources to the detriment of economic and social development, and we therefore deem it appropriate that the Security Council focuses its attention and promotes the adoption of effective measures through the items on its agenda that foster strategies aimed at preventing drug trafficking, in order to protect States and international security. The fight against this scourge requires a firm political commitment on the international level, based on the globally recognized principle of the shared responsibility of States, with the aim of building mutual trust and encouraging strategies to eradicate this evil, while at the same time respecting in full the sovereignty of States.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“Both of these problems deserve priority treatment, given their implications for the security, prosperity and development of our societies. As Mr. Yoda indicated, this meeting will, without a doubt, contribute to deeper reflection on this problematic issue that disregards borders, weakens States and affects conflicts in various regions of the world. Drug trafficking must be addressed across the board, in all its aspects, from promoting prevention and treatment in countries with the highest levels of drug consumption, to international cooperation aimed at dismantling its increasingly sophisticated criminal linkages with their immense capacity to corrupt and their firepower, challenging security and undermining the rule of law.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank the Secretary-General for his statement and the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for his briefing. We welcome the presence in the Chamber of Mr. Bedouma Alain Yoda, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso, to preside over our work during this meeting. And we reaffirm our support for his presidency's successful leadership of the Security Council for December. This is indeed a timely debate, given the international dimension that drug trafficking and its related crimes have taken on, not only in Africa but all over the world. The so-called new threats to international security are multidimensional, as the global drug problem and transnational organized crime show.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“It is therefore fundamental that the Government of the Sudan genuinely cooperate with the international community and satisfactorily comply with its international obligations. The international community and the Security Council cannot remain passive in the face of situations such as that in Darfur, which to date has led to 300,000 deaths and at least 2.5 million displaced people. Mexico therefore reiterates its call to the Security Council to demand that the Government of the Sudan fully comply with resolution 1593 (2005), that it cooperate without delay with the International Criminal Court, that it undertake concrete actions to put an end to the escalation of violence and impunity in Darfur, and that it adopt the necessary decisions to guarantee the full protection of the civilian population.”
2009-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6230 (2009) · source
“Even within the Sudan, they have been well received by some sectors that see them as a useful vehicle for combating impunity. We hope that the Government of the Sudan will use these reactions to build agreements favourable to achieving the aforementioned objectives. In this context full and comprehensive compliance with the recommendations is critical in the short and medium term. In such a multifaceted conflict as that in Darfur, there is a risk that by only encouraging one of objectives we achieve neither peace nor justice. For that reason, we would like to stress the importance of dialogue and cooperation between the African Union's Panel of Experts and the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. We hope that through joint work the recommendations will be implemented and produce results very shortly.”
2009-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6230 (2009) · source
“The African Union Panel has identified deep- rooted challenges to justice such as the lack of trust in local institutions and the impunity that obviously prevails in this part of the Sudan because of weak institutional structures incapable of delivering justice, assigning responsibility or guaranteeing basic rights and providing redress to victims. We call for the Panel's course of action to be pursued and that the aims of promoting peace and reconciliation and combating impunity in Sudan be achieved. The Panel's recommendations, especially those related to justice and impunity, have been well received by the international community, in particular by the Peace and Security Council of the African Union and the ICC Prosecutor's Office. We hope for the same when, in a few days, the Security Council considers the report (S/2009/599, annex I).”
2009-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6230 (2009) · source
“The Prosecutor's report provides us with a wide- ranging perspective on the nature of the conflict, the pattern of violations of human rights and international humanitarian law and the role being played by relevant international actors. Here, we acknowledge that one very important aspect is the interaction between the Prosecutor's Office and the independent African Union High-level Panel on Darfur. Several times in the Council, Mexico has stressed the importance of the role of regional actors in seeking a comprehensive solution to the situation in Darfur and has pointed out that Africa should be the main architect ofa solution to the crisis.”
2009-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6230 (2009) · source
“Nor have national procedures been established in the Sudan to investigate and try the perpetrators of crimes documented by the Prosecutor's Office. The Government of the Sudan is obliged to investigate and prosecute the perpetrators of international crimes committed within its jurisdiction. That is a basic principle of international criminal law and a premise of the system created by the Rome Statute. Events since the adoption of resolution 1593 (2005) show that, faced with the Government's inaction, the International Criminal Court should exercise its jurisdiction; all the other parties to the Darfur conflict should cooperate with it. Therefore, we need to recall that the total lack of cooperation of the Government of Sudan is a challenge not only to the work of the Court, but also to the authority of the Security Council.”
2009-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6230 (2009) · source
“Those populations not only face a climate of violence but also suffer from restrictions on access to humanitarian relief and are under constant threat. Among the three cases that the Prosecutor's Office has filed relating to the situation in Darfur, the only positive element that we can take from the tenth report is the voluntary appearance before the Court in May and October 2009 of the rebel leader Bahr Idriss Abu Garda, suspected of war crimes in the attack against the African Union base in Haskanita. As for the other two cases, once again, we see that cooperation by the Government of the Sudan with the International Criminal Court is non-existent, especially on the execution of outstanding arrest warrants.”
2009-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6230 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Mexico thanks the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno-Ocampo, for presenting the tenth report of the ICC to the Security Council on the situation in Darfur, pursuant to Security Council resolution 1593 (2005). Almost five years have passed since that resolution was adopted, and the situation in Darfur continues to be grave, because of the enormous challenges that continue to be posed by violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. And, with every passing day, impunity for those violations continues to prevail. The conflict in Darfur constantly reveals murder, violations, forced displacement and child recruitment for participation in the hostilities, among other crimes that result from attacks against civilian populations.”
2009-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6230 (2009) · source
“Even in the midst of those minute considerations, the Security Council must continue to observe the principal goal, which is that of guaranteeing the carrying out of justice with regard to the most serious crimes and atrocities against humanity that were committed in the context of conflict in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda. Mexico will continue working in the next few months to contribute to the successful implementation of the completion strategies of both Tribunals and the establishment of the residual mechanism.”
2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source
“We believe the best option would be for them to conclude their work in the very near future, but not because of peremptory dates. Progress in the implementation of the completion strategies, which the Tribunals have shared with us, can contribute to the establishment of the residual mechanism in a more manageable and efficient way. In the coming months we will be giving shape to the residual mechanism in the framework of the Informal Working Group on the International Criminal Tribunals, on which our colleague from Austria has given a very detailed summary. We have a very important foundation for that, thanks to the Secretary- General's report and to the first-hand, detailed information on each of the functions to be assumed by the mechanism that those in charge of the Tribunals have just presented to us, information based on experience.”
2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source
“Both Tribunals have emphasized the need to maintain their staff and to extend certain mandates of some judges in order to meet the dates that the Council has established for the completion of their tasks. We should not overlook the fact that the Tribunals have to face the ongoing challenge of achieving a balance between imparting justice, administrative efficiency, guaranteeing the fundamental rights of the alleged perpetrators, witnesses and victims, and completing their work as soon as possible. Nor can we underestimate the fact that that task is doubly difficult in the context of judicial proceedings. For those reasons, the Security Council should continue, in our opinion, to have a pragmatic and flexible approach with regard to the Tribunals' completion strategies.”
2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source
“Additionally, data on the progressive reduction of judicial activity are relevant in that the residual mechanism can have a judicial function limited to accused of the highest rank. We have taken note of the valuable judicial cooperation by the Government of Croatia, and we encourage it to continue in the same way with issues pending before the Tribunal. Unfortunately, we have also taken note - and this is an insult to the international community - of the need for all States, not just the States in the region, to end the impunity that two of the main perpetrators of the most serious human rights violations in the Balkans have continued to enjoy.”
2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source
“Two fugitives have been arrested - one of them of a high rank - thanks to cooperation by neighbouring States, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Significant measure have been adopted with regard to criminal procedures to preserve the necessary evidence to begin the trials that we all hope will take place in the near future against those accused who are still at large. Regarding the report of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, the transfer to national jurisdictions of cases of mid- and low-level accused stands out. That contributes to strengthening the national capacities of countries in the region to handle serious violations of international humanitarian law.”
2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source
“We are aware that judicial activity will always be subject to a series of unforeseen conditions and circumstances and that both the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) face them in the best way possible. However, the actions already undertaken by both Tribunals give us the confidence to urge them to implement additional measures to conclude their work and give weight to the establishment of a residual mechanism. With regard to the report of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, we wish to emphasize some of the progress that has been made, in comparison to the biannual report of last June. A significant number of sentences have been pronounced and several trials are close to sentencing, that is, before the end of this year.”
2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source
“My delegation would like to thank the Presidents and Prosecutors of the International Tribunals for Rwanda and the Former Yugoslavia for presenting their respective biannual progress reports (S/2009/587 and S/2009/589) on the completion strategies of their activities, including the specific measures they have adopted to conclude their work, as well as the progress made in fulfilling the recommendations of paragraph 259 of the Secretary-General's report (S/2009/258), which the Council endorsed. We acknowledge the efforts by both Tribunals to accelerate the completion of their judicial activities in a responsible and efficient way, guaranteeing the main objective of imparting justice and respecting the due process rights of the accused.”
2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, I would like to express our best wishes and offer our cooperation to the delegation of Burkina Faso for the conduct of the Council's work during December. I would also like to thank the Burkina Faso delegation for the close cooperation we developed with them in the Security Council over the past year. Mexico would like to acknowledge Ambassador Mayr-Harting and the Austrian delegation for their excellent work as President of the Security Council in November.”
2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source
“Fighting it while maintaining full respect for international law, in particular for human rights, is not only a legal and moral imperative, but is also key to ensuring the future success and full effectiveness of the counter-terrorism regime, in which the Security Council plays a crucially important role.”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source
“In a more general sense, I should like to acknowledge once again the excellent efforts shown in the promotion activities carried out by the 1540 Committee jointly with the Office for Disarmament Affairs, in particular through the holding of regional workshops. Mexico had the opportunity to participate in the workshop held in Costa Rica mentioned by the Chairman of the 1540 Committee. These workshops are a very useful tool for promoting better understanding of the obligations under resolution 1540 (2004). There is no doubt that this cooperative approach taken by the Committee in its work should continue. World public opinion is aware of the grave threat posed by terrorism to international peace and security.”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source
“This is of fundamental importance for guaranteeing that measures adopted in this context are in keeping with the obligations of States to fully respect human rights. Mexico believes that the 1540 Committee should now begin to study proposals that were made during the open debate so that it can present a set of specific recommendations to the Security Council which would help to promote better implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). In particular, Mexico believes that there are important opportunities for improving the Committee's tasks in the area of assistance to States in order to help build their national capacity to implement resolution 1540 (2004).”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source
“The debate presented a welcome opportunity for greater interaction between members of the Committee and the rest of the membership - in itself a praiseworthy event. The number of delegations that participated in that debate and the quality of their statements demonstrated the importance that they attach to the fulfilment of the complex obligations derived from resolution 1540 (2004). During the comprehensive review process, not only did we identify the progress achieved and the challenges that remain, but we also began to address new themes. For example, the Committee dealt with the impact of the measures adopted for the implementation of the resolution on individuals and due process.”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source
“The efforts to transform the consolidated list into a dynamic instrument have started to yield very satisfactory results. There are still, without a doubt, a number of obstacles yet to be overcome, many of which are discussed in the briefing we have just heard. However, we are convinced that the genuine progress we have made should serve as an impetus for us to continue our efforts towards a more transparent regime that pays more attention to the fundamental principles of legality, including due process. The upcoming review of resolution 1822 (2008) offers us a fine opportunity which we cannot miss. With regard to the activities of the 1540 Committee, Mexico welcomes the open debate which took place from 30 September and 2 October, in the context of the comprehensive review on the implementation of that resolution.”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source
“Ensuring that those responsible for implementing the obligations contained in resolution 1373 (2001) do so in a manner which pays due attention to the law, and in particular to human rights, will lead to the strengthening of the international counter-terrorism regime. Legitimacy and effectiveness are not mutually exclusive; on the contrary, they go hand in hand. With respect to the 1267 Committee on Al-Qaida and the Taliban, Mexico too wishes to express its gratitude for the work carried out by the Chairman of the Committee and his team. We also express our appreciation of the efforts of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team. Progress made in the review process established under resolution 1822 (2008), as well as the updating and publication of the narrative summaries, are significant achievements.”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source
“Mexico is especially pleased at the thematic debates being held within the Committee, and we commend the Committee Chairman for the impetus he has given to these debates. In our view, dialogue between members of the Committee and the experts of the Executive Directorate is necessary to foster better understanding of the various aspects of the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). Given the multifaceted nature of international terrorism, the struggle against this scourge must be strengthened in an integrated manner. Thematic debates will, without a doubt, contribute to that goal. Mexico should like to reiterate that the facilitation of the assistance that the Committee provides to all States through its Executive Directorate should always include an aspect related to the strengthening of the rule of law.”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source
“On the 1373 Committee - the Counter-Terrorism Committee - we would like to express our satisfaction at the progress that has been seen in the stocktaking exercise, more specifically the joint efforts of the Executive Directorate and Committee members with respect to the Preliminary Implementation Assessments. We reaffirm our support with a view to a successful conclusion in 2010 of the process under way. We also thank the Executive Directorate for the global survey on the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) by Member States, which was recently submitted to the Committee. We are certain that its consideration by the Security Council will contribute significantly to identifying the progress achieved and the challenges that remain in moving towards the full and consistent implementation of the 1373 regime.”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Mr. President, I would like to thank you and the Permanent Representatives of Croatia and Costa Rica for your detailed briefings on the activities carried out by the three Security Council Committees, as well as for the joint briefing on cooperation among them. The progress that has been made in the area of coordination and cooperation among the three Committees since May is well known, especially with respect to their expert groups. However, Mexico believes that there is still much that we can do to improve cooperation among the three Committees themselves, respecting of course the scope of their respective mandates.”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source