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“It is important to take advantage of the impetus generated by the electoral process to carry out long- term strategic planning with specific measures that would strengthen the rule of law and contribute to creating trust among the population in their institutions, as well as in combating impunity. Undoubtedly, the holding of elections is an opportunity to write an entirely new chapter that will favour national reconciliation and strengthen sovereignty and democracy in Afghanistan.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“We welcome the establishment of the Electoral Complaints Commission and the establishment of the Verification of Political Rights campaign set up by UNAMA, in conjunction with the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission. We urge all of the political actors in Afghanistan to cooperate with UNAMA and the security forces as well as the United Nations Development Programme's UNDP-ELECT to make sure that the next elections will take place in a climate of security, transparency and respect for the human rights of the voters, in particular the full exercise of political rights by women.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“Similarly, we note the efforts made by the Government to fight corruption, in particular the establishment on 1 April of a specialized anti-corruption unit within the Office of the Attorney- General. My delegation is also optimistic about the progress described in the report concerning the preparation for the elections next August. We think important progress has been made, not only in the immediate electoral process, but also in promoting a democratic culture in the country. In that connection, special attention should be given to electoral rolls and the final list of candidates, which have been prepared on time and without any major security incidents.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“We welcome the initiatives that have been promoted in that respect by the Special Conference on Afghanistan convened by the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia. We recognize that progress in dialogue and bilateral cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan and Iran could assist in tackling common challenges in the area of regional stability, such as the fight against terrorism, drug trafficking, organized crime, as well development and trade issues. Within that framework, we support the efforts of the Government to reduce the production of opium in several provinces, as well as regional cooperation to develop a common front to tackle that phenomenon, which has global consequences.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“Despite the insecurity and the prevailing violence, we must continue fostering national priorities through a comprehensive approach that will strengthen institutional capacities, the promotion of economic and social development, respect for human rights and strengthening of the rule of law, taking into account the regional dimension of many of the problems that affect that country. In that respect, international assistance must adapt to Afghan structures and priorities. The fight against organized crime and the illicit production and trafficking of narcotics is a priority for the stability of Afghanistan.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“Mexico welcomes the results of the International Conference on Afghanistan, which took place on 31 March in The Hague, as a positive step to promote the commitment of the international community in favour of the development, strengthening of security and institutional capacity-building of Afghanistan and to provide attention to Afghan priorities. Similarly, we welcome the adoption of the United Nations development assistance framework for Afghanistan, which was signed by the Government and the United Nations on 28 May, in order to define international participation and to improve coordination among all of the bodies and programmes of the United Nations in that country.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“One item that we think is crucial is the adoption, with the support of UNAMA and the international community, of all of the necessary measures to prevent the recruitment of children by armed groups and to bring about conditions conducive to their reintegration into a safe environment. Furthermore, we praise the efforts of the Government of Afghanistan and the international community to make progress in the clearance and destruction of landmines and other explosive remnants of war in the country, bearing in mind the fact that those devices continue to represent a serious threat to the civilian population. Hence, it is necessary to provide additional support to mine-clearance programmes.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“We also welcome the announcement concerning the increase in troops authorized by the Government of the United States within the framework of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), with the aim of strengthening its security capabilities and enhancing the training of the National Army and Police as well as improving the protection of the civilian population. Even though the central functions in the area of security have been assumed by ISAF, the presence and the comprehensive approach of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is important in order to continue to support development and reconstruction activities in the country.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“In the light of the increase in civilian casualties, Mexico reiterates its condemnation of terrorism in all of its forms and manifestations. We vigorously condemn attacks against the civilian population and the acts of violence that have been directed against humanitarian staff and the United Nations on the ground. We note the progress that has been made in the expansion of the Afghan National Army and the Afghan National Police. However, we urge that efforts be stepped up to urgently generate the capacities necessary to guarantee minimal security conditions for the civilian population. Similarly, we support all efforts made by national and international security forces to prevent collateral casualties in terms of civilian victims in the course of their military operations.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“We are concerned to see that the security situation on the ground has suffered serious setbacks. The increase in the number of incidents and the level of widespread violence, both in the capital and in neighbouring and southern provinces, have produced a volatile climate for everyone, combatants, civilians and international personnel alike. Mexico believes that guaranteeing the security of the population is one of the main challenges that Afghanistan faces in the short and medium term. Protecting the integrity of the most vulnerable populations, such as women and children, requires priority attention in accordance with the norms and principles of international law. Likewise, the security of humanitarian staff must also be promptly ensured.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): As we are aware of the fact, Sir, that this meeting marks the end of your presidency of the Security Council for the month of June and also represents the equivalent in your duties as Permanent Representative of Turkey to the United Nations, I would like to join the others in expressing my gratitude for your distinguished career in your country's diplomatic service, which today comes to an end. I wish you every success in the future. I thank Mr. Kai Eide, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, for introducing the report of the Secretary-General (S/2009/323) and his comments on the situation on the ground. We also welcome the presence of Ambassador Tanin and the statement he delivered earlier today.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“Let us not forget that we find ourselves in an especially serious global financial crisis that makes the burden of financial commitments for the States and international organizations even greater. This is a valuable lesson for the future which we cannot overlook. To conclude, Mexico believes that, in order to ensure the credibility and legitimacy of the United Nations, we have to establish peace operations that have the proper financial, political and military resources to fully comply with their mandates in the terms that we have described.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“In the future, we believe that we will also have to include in this dialogue those who contribute through other activities, such as constructing hospitals, assisting refugees, supporting electoral processes, building institutions, as well as providing training for education, health and judicial system programmes, among others. It is important to take advantage of the experience that these countries provide by taking it into account when we design peacekeeping operations. It is also crucial to promote an ongoing dialogue with the major financial contributors to peace operations. In this respect, we must reflect on the distribution of financial responsibilities between the Security Council and the General Assembly in the area of peacekeeping operations, especially given their proliferation.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“This would make it possible to have a specific and timely review of the achievements, challenges and opportunities that every mission faces, as well as the priorities and viability of the components of every mandate. It would also be desirable to update the request contained in resolution 1353 (2001) for the Secretary-General to always include in the reports on peacekeeping operations a section on his discussions with contributing countries. The complexity of peacekeeping operations reflects the need to seek ever-larger and more flexible mechanisms for complementarity and coordination among its various bodies, as well as with other entities in the area of peacekeeping. Today we have helped to improve the dialogue with countries that contribute troops, police and resources to the peace missions.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“One aspect that we could consider in order to formalize the abundant proposals stemming from this debate is to ask the Secretary-General to establish a mechanism with the contributing countries within the Department of Peacekeeping Operations that could provide timely support and advice to the Security Council before it establishes particular mandates. It would be a type of advisory council. It would also be useful to increase the participation of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, as well as the main countries contributing to each operation, in the analysis carried out by the Council of every mandate before the latter is renewed or changed.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“Though there have been numerous proposals over the years for improving communication between the Security Council and the financial- or troop- contributing countries, we have not managed to structure them in a formal way. Resolution 1327 (2000) recommended strengthening the system through private consultations, but we have not yet succeeded in institutionalizing this proposal. We have to decide whether the current structure and existing mechanisms for dialogue between the Council and the contributing countries are suitable, or if, on the contrary, we should establish new ways and methods of promoting fuller discussion. In this respect, we should see if it is preferable to have a structured dialogue or to establish interactive formats that could be even more effective.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“Mexico is interested in seeking joint proposals in order to improve the design, planning, preparation and administration of peacekeeping operations. In this respect, it is important to include the participation of contributing countries, as it would broaden and enrich our vision of operations and enhance their viability by incorporating those countries' knowledge, experience and practices. We should stress that we need to assess how to improve the protection of civilians, especially children, in armed conflicts, as well as the effectiveness of strategic partnerships between the Security Council and regional and other field organizations. As by far the largest financial contributor in Latin America to United Nations peacekeeping operations, Mexico is committed to these aims.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“In this respect, there seen to us to be five key areas: First, centralization of the decision-making process for the establishment of a peacekeeping operation; the need for precise political leadership in order to help define the conditions that will determine the success of a mission; taking into account the multidimensional character of operations, as well as the nature of conflicts, in order to arrive at collective approaches based on different types of cooperation, with greater coordination at the strategy and programme level; the importance of protecting the civilian population as an essential element in strengthening peace operations; and the need to establish an effective planning and coordination mechanism.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“During the Security Council's last debate on this topic, in January, my delegation underscored the need to identify areas where we need more action, as well as good practices that may be applied in the future, given the growing complexity of the international scenarios that United Nations peace operations are facing.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“Special attention should be given to the proposal to establish a new partnership agenda, which would incorporate three elements: first, improving the unity and cohesion of the actors involved in the management, planning and administration of peacekeeping operations; secondly, endowing the operations themselves with greater credibility; and, thirdly, strengthening this capacity so that they may continue to be an instrument for safeguarding world peace and security. We hope that the proposals generated by this meeting will make it possible to establish better mechanisms for dialogue between the Security Council and the contributing countries.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“We were extremely pleased by the initiative taken by the Turkish delegation to hold this debate, as well as to develop the concept paper on peacekeeping operations. This gives us an opportunity to continue collective discussion within our Organization in order to improve working relationships and communication between the Security Council and the financial and troop contributors to peacekeeping operations. We are also grateful for the presentation made by Mr. Alain Le Roy, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, as well as by Ms. Susana Malcorra, Under-Secretary-General for Field Support. We are pleased to see the document that will serve as the basis for defining a New Horizon, based on a strengthened convergence of partnerships around the purpose, action and future of United Nations peacekeeping operations.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“It is essential that the international community focus its attention on the prevention of conflicts and the promotion of a culture of respect for the principles and norms that enshrine the protection of civilians in armed conflict and the eradication of impunity. The report of the Secretary-General and the aide-memoire submitted by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs are an excellent foundation for our future work in this area.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“In the case of Darfur, following the presentation of the report of the Prosecutor early this month, we underscored that it was unacceptable that hundreds of thousands of individuals have been murdered, raped or forcibly displaced without access to basic humanitarian assistance. Mexico has repeatedly affirmed that the decision of the Government of the Sudan, in response to the Court's decision in March, to expel humanitarian organizations that were providing humanitarian assistance was unfortunate, to say the least. It has only increased the harmful consequences for the civilian population in Darfur. To conclude, Mexico reiterates the urgent need for all parties to conflict to put an end to flagrant violations against civilian populations.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“We should bear in mind that violations of the norms and basic principles of international humanitarian law constitute war crimes, and that it is the Member States who bear the primary responsibility to investigate and prosecute those allegedly responsible for them. Transparency and accountability acquire an essential prime significance when it comes to protecting civilians in armed conflict. Should States lack the capacity or willingness to prosecute alleged perpetrators, the International Criminal Court has the jurisdiction to take up such crimes, as set forth in the Rome Statute.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“Since the end of the crisis in Gaza at the beginning of this year, Mexico has emphasized the need to put in place an international monitoring mechanism to ensure a lasting ceasefire, the opening of the border crossings, an end to the illicit trafficking in weapons and humanitarian assistance to the population. The situations that I have just referred to, as well the others that have been mentioned today, illustrate that the responsibility to protect - a principle adopted by the General Assembly in 2005 - is not an abstract concept but rather one whose real value we can appreciate when we face crisis situations. Let us not fall into an endless theoretical debate while reality outpaces our Organization's capacity to act.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“Although the military part of the conflict has come to an end, various sources have mentioned grave violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights norms committed by the parties that warrant investigation by an independent commission. Accounting for what has happened is not merely about justice, it is also a necessary step in facilitating the process of national reconciliation in every society emerging from conflict. With regard to the situation in the Middle East, we have underscored that all parties should constantly abide by the provisions of international humanitarian law, honour their international obligations and avoid actions that may put civilians in danger.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“With regard to the humanitarian crisis in Sri Lanka, we encouraged the Government's efforts to protect civilians and persons displaced by the conflict. We also called on the parties to always respect international humanitarian law. Furthermore, we repeatedly called on the Government to coordinate its efforts with those of the United Nations agencies in order to evacuate the people trapped by the conflict, as well as to ensure the best possible accommodation and conditions for displaced persons in dignified and safe facilities in which they could receive basic humanitarian assistance, including appropriate care in hospitals.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“My delegation acknowledges the efforts by the international community to strengthen international humanitarian law, as exemplified by the initiative launched by the Government of Switzerland and the International Committee of the Red Cross to draw up the Montreux Document on pertinent international legal obligations and good practices for States related to operations of private military and security companies during armed conflict. Those initiatives contribute to a better understanding about the participation of non-State and non-traditional actors in armed conflict. In the first few months of its participation in the Security Council, Mexico has endeavoured to adhere to the principles underpinning this issue and to contribute to developing agreements conducive to the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“With regard to the issue of housing, land and real property, we should strengthen the Council's commitment to ensure that refugees and internally displaced persons are able to freely return to their homes in safety. As the guarantor of international peace and security, the Security Council has the obligation to take every measure necessary against those who commit any violation that threatens or severely endangers civilians during armed conflict. Mexico believes that Council resolutions on the protection of civilians in armed conflict should be grounded in the norms and principles of international humanitarian law. That will make it possible to strengthen and further develop that body of norms. It would also confer greater legitimacy on the decisions and actions of the Council.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“We join the Secretary-General in calling on States that have not yet done so to ratify without delay the Convention on Cluster Munitions and the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines and on Their Destruction. Given the negative effects of the excessive availability of small arms and light weapons in exacerbating conflicts, Mexico would like to reiterate its commitment to honour and promote the implementation of Security Council arms embargoes. We urge States to honour their commitments under the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, as well as those under the relevant regional conventions in that regard.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“The lack of access to humanitarian assistance, the use of cluster munitions and the availability of small arms, as well as the right to housing, land and property, are just some of the challenges that require concrete action, given their pernicious effects in the proliferation of armed conflicts and in the toll in innocent lives. We once again call on the Members of the Organization to take every necessary measure to facilitate and guarantee the safe, unobstructed and timely delivery of humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict. In that regard, we recall the relevance of resolution 1502 (2003), for which Mexico advocated, on the protection of United Nations and associated personnel and humanitarian personnel in conflict zones.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“Mexico expresses its concern about the fact that in recent conflicts the parties involved have made illegal and excessive use of force and have used weapons that have been prohibited under international humanitarian law. My delegation would like to reiterate the importance of the principles pertaining to distinguishing between civilian and military targets, to proportionality and to the prohibition of indiscriminate attacks and of certain weapons. We should recall once again that we have an obligation to abide by and enforce international humanitarian law, as established in the 1949 Geneva Conventions.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“The number and complexity of current conflicts, the lack of respect for the norms of international humanitarian law and the use of ever more sophisticated weapons that have indiscriminate effects on civilian populations have all served to increase the challenges facing the Security Council. They also constitute the backdrop against which to evaluate the results obtained in implementing the recommendations that have been made in the 10 years that this item has been on the Council's agenda. Unfortunately, the catalogue of acts of aggression of various kinds from which civilians suffer has become part of our daily lives. The diverse nature of the situations that have been mentioned today is also something that the Council should respond to appropriately.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation thanks you, Sir, for convening this debate, which comes at a time when the protection of civilians in armed conflicts is assuming particular importance. Although the obligations stemming from international instruments on international humanitarian law, human rights and refugee law are well known, the scope and impact of conflicts continue to have serious effects on people in various regions of the world. We are grateful to Under-Secretary-General Holmes for his statement and introduction of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2009/277). We also appreciate the document from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs that has been issued today.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“Finally, my delegation reiterates its position as a steadfast and consistent promoter of the principles of justice and international law, enshrined in the Charters of the United Nations and the International Court of Justice, which is the top jurisdictional body for peacefully solving disputes arising from the interpretation of international law. In that context, we eagerly await the advisory opinion of the Court on the case of Kosovo requested by the General Assembly.”
2009-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6144 (2009) · source
“We believe that inter-ethnic relations are one of the most pressing challenges that Kosovo is facing. UNMIK presence is vital to guarantee the protection of the human, property and housing rights of the minorities. In that respect, it is important that, in the reconfiguration of UNMIK, particular attention be paid to strengthening the Mission component on human rights assistance in order to increase the efficient consideration of alleged human rights violations in the region, and that the parties work closely with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the parties so as to outline a comprehensive strategy for strengthening the protection of human rights in the region.”
2009-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6144 (2009) · source
“However, the reality does not always help that reintegration, which is why it is essential to promote a strategic association among the United Nations development agencies and programmes, the donor community, regional organizations and the Government of Serbia in order to undertake specific measures to promote lasting socio-economic development in the region to provide conditions for people's well-being, including opportunities for employment, access to public services and security, while, at the same time, encouraging the voluntary return of the refugees and internally displaced persons. In that regard, we welcome the fact that projects for the return of Kosovo Serbian families and the rebuilding of their homes are being implemented with the help of the United Nations Development Programme.”
2009-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6144 (2009) · source
“Likewise, we call on the parties and UNMIK to support and fully cooperate with the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia in order to ensure due process for the cases under its jurisdiction. One very important issue in conflict prevention is the reintegration of minorities, in particular the Kosovo Serbs.”
2009-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6144 (2009) · source
“We believe it necessary to strengthen cooperation between UNMIK and EULEX in order to agree on measures to peacefully prevent and contain the possible outbreak of inter-ethnic violence, particularly in north Kosovo. Similarly, UNMIK needs to cooperate more closely with the parties and with EULEX, so as to promote concrete steps to achieve the participation of Kosovo Serbs in the Kosovo Police, since that is one of the issues contributing to tension in the region. For my delegation, strengthening the rule of law is of the greatest importance in the current situation. We encourage UNMIK and EULEX to continue to seek ways to work together, particularly with regard to the legal assistance to the local authorities.”
2009-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6144 (2009) · source
“For my delegation, it is particularly important that the parties cooperate fully with UNMIK in fulfilling its mandate in accordance with resolution 1244 (1999), respecting the criteria of neutrality. The obligation to fulfil the provisions of that resolution embodies the legal basis for attaining a lasting and peaceful solution to the Kosovo situation and, in general, for the stability of the Balkans. We are concerned that, while the situation in Kosovo has remained relatively stable, continuing incidents of tension between Kosovo Serbs and Kosovo Albanians in the past months demonstrate the fragility of the regional stability and the need to encourage inter-community dialogue and confidence-building measures between the parties.”
2009-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6144 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank Mr. Lamberto Zannier, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for the information that he has shared with us today and Mr. Vuk Jeremic', the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, for his presence and statement. We also thank Mr. Skender Hyseni for his statement. We have followed closely the process of reconfiguration of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the full deployment on the ground of the European Union Rule of Law Mission (EULEX). The cooperation achieved between UNMIK and EULEX in the areas of justice, the rule of law and customs shows that there is cooperation between the United Nations and the European Union in promoting regional peace and stability.”
2009-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6144 (2009) · source
“What is in play in Georgia are the fundamental principles of our Organization, such as the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of States and respect for the rights of minorities. We will continue to strive for dialogue and a peaceful solution to the conflict in the region. Finally, we reiterate our call upon all the parties to not have recourse to force, in conformity with the 1994 Moscow Agreement on a Ceaseflre and Separation of Forces and the peace agreements of 12 August and 8 September 2008. We call for a solution to the conflict exclusively through peaceful means in the framework of the pertinent resolutions of the Council and in respect for international law.”
2009-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6143 (2009) · source
“Given the lack of agreement within the Group of Friends of Georgia on the establishment of this new mandate, we today supported the extension of the current Mission, which, if it had been approved, would have enabled us to continue with negotiations to bring about an agreement acceptable to all parties and which would have benefited the civilian population affected by this conflict. We regret that this technical extension of the mandate was not approved by the Council, and we continue to be available to participate in the forming of agreements that can help us achieve the objectives contained in the report of the Secretary-General, which have been supported by all members of the Council.”
2009-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6143 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Mexico voted in favour of the resolution that was submitted to the Council today because we believe that it is indispensable to maintain the presence of the United Nations mission in Georgia in order to preserve peace in the region and the security of its inhabitants, while bearing in mind the complexity of the overall situation. Likewise, in previous consultations, we also expressed our support for the proposal contained in the Secretary-General's report to establish a new security regime, which would enable us to prevent outbreaks of violence and the use of force in the region.”
2009-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6143 (2009) · source
“In that regard, we reiterate the importance of continuing to address the Iranian nuclear issue through dialogue, as well as the fact that it is important that Iran continue to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency to clarify the relevant questions concerning its nuclear programme in accordance with the resolutions that have been adopted by the Security Council.”
2009-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6142 (2009) · source
“As we pointed out previously, Mexico is in favour of nuclear disarmament through effective and progressive measures that will ensure the credibility and effectiveness of the international system as it pertains to nuclear non-proliferation. This is what we continue to plan to do with determination. The positive disarmament initiatives that we have witnessed 09-36921 recently on the part of some nuclear weapon States contrast with the attitudes of other States that continue to carry out activities that seem to be aimed at using nuclear energy for non-peaceful purposes. We are concerned about possible delays on the path towards a world free from nuclear weapons. The potential for nuclear arms to proliferate will therefore continue to exist until such weapons are totally eliminated. What does not exist cannot proliferate.”
2009-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6142 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation would also like to thank Ambassador Takasu for the detailed briefing that he presented to us on the activities of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), and we eagerly await the follow-up of the matters referred to. My delegation is concerned about the points raised in the most recent report of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of 5 June 2009, which states that Iran is continuing to not comply with Security Council resolutions, to enrich uranium and to build plants that are linked to heavy-water reactors.”
2009-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6142 (2009) · source
“In this context, we once again call upon the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to retract the announcement of its withdrawal from the NPT, which is the cornerstone of disarmament, nuclear non-proliferation and the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.”
2009-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6141 (2009) · source
“What does not exist cannot proliferate. We must recognize the recent positive signals with regard to nuclear disarmament. Some nuclear weapon States have already announced initiatives that could favour this objective, and we hope that they materialize in the near future. We also hope that the 2010 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) will produce concrete measures to achieve a nuclear- weapon-free world. Mexico will continue to seek nuclear disarmament and the adoption of effective and progressive measures that ensure the credibility and effectiveness of the international nuclear non- proliferation regime.”
2009-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6141 (2009) · source
“We deem it positive that the resolution we have adopted calls on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to join the Comprehensive Nuclear- Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). The test carried out by the Democratic People's Republic has demonstrated the urgent need of the entry into force of the CTBT. For this reason, Mexico had wanted this resolution to include a clear and unequivocal commitment by all members of the Security Council to this end. It is also necessary to remember that these actions of the Democratic People's Republic do not happen in a vacuum; they take place in a context of a constant threat to the international community that is linked to the existence of nuclear weapons and the risk of their proliferation. The possibility of the proliferation of nuclear weapons will remain as long as they are not completely eliminated.”
2009-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6141 (2009) · source