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Juan Ramón de la Fuente Ramírez

lines on the record: 275
first: 2021-01-05
most recent: 2021-12-01
sittings or episodes: 51
sources: un-security-council

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“I thank Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Mark Lowcock and our good friend Ambassador King for their briefings. We have once again heard reports about the difficult situation in Yemen. But it is truly encouraging that possibilities are emerging for a political solution to the conflict. We cannot fail to take this opportunity to put an end to the extremely serious humanitarian situation so that Yemen can return to political stability. In that regard, we commend Mr. Griffiths’s efforts to advance the political process. We also welcome the holding of the fifth meeting of the Supervisory Committee on the Implementation of the Prisoners and Detainees Exchange Agreement, which took place in Amman last January.”
2021-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/167 (2021) · source
“In particular, we acknowledge the progress made in the repatriation of the remains of Kuwaiti and third-country citizens, thanks to the mediation of UNAMI and the International Committee of the Red Cross. That step represents an important measure for re-establishing trust between neighbouring countries. Finally, Mexico includes the recent request of the Iraqi Government to extend the mandate of UNAMI in view of the elections set to take place next October. We will work closely and in coordination with the members of the Council in considering such a request.”
2021-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/152 (2021) · source
“On 16 November, 21 people were executed for terrorist acts. Mexico categorically rejects the application of the death penalty under any circumstances. Capital punishment constitutes a violation of human rights; it is cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, with unalterable consequences that make it impossible to reverse potential judicial errors. Mexico calls on the Iraqi Government to promote actions aimed at a moratorium on the application of the death penalty and its eventual abolition. Finally, Mexico commends the efforts of the Government of Iraq to strengthen cooperation with regional partners such as Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, and thereby promote stability in the region.”
2021-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/152 (2021) · source
“In that regard, we would highlight the recent appointment of a new Minister of State as the third female Cabinet member in Iraq. My delegation has also taken note of the negotiations between the central Government of Baghdad and the Erbil Kurdistan Regional Government aimed at resolving issues related to Government revenue and budget transfers to the Iraqi Kurdistan region. We urge that those talks continue with a view to reaching a solution. We have noted with concern the repression of public demonstrations and the closing of media outlets. We call on the Iraqi Government to guarantee the exercise of civil liberties, including freedom of demonstration and freedom of expression. We call on the Iraqi authorities to release the detained protesters and to provide information on the whereabouts of those still missing.”
2021-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/152 (2021) · source
“We also applaud the fact that 25 per cent of seats in the next parliament have been reserved for women and that, in addition, seats have been reserved for minority representatives. My delegation acknowledges the financial contributions made by Germany, the United States, France, Norway, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the European Union towards Iraq’s electoral processes. We urge the Iraqi Government to continue to strengthen its institutional capacities and to promote the development of human resources in the electoral field. Mexico also welcomes the commitment of the Iraqi Government to promoting the empowerment of women through their greater participation in the political, economic and social life of the country.”
2021-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/152 (2021) · source
“In that regard, Mexico reiterates its concern about the abuse of invocations of Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations in the context of the fight against terrorism. That practice runs the risk of de facto broadening the exceptions to the general prohibition of the use of force, as contained in Article 2, paragraph 4, of the Charter. It is an irregularity that in our opinion should not be accepted. On the other hand, we welcome Iraq’s call to hold parliamentary elections next October. We note that, despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus disease pandemic, progress has been made in organizing the electoral process. We would highlight the approval of the electoral law, the demarcation of electoral districts and the biometric registration of voters.”
2021-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/152 (2021) · source
“I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, for her detailed presentation on the situation in Iraq. I also take this opportunity to reiterate our support for the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and to welcome the representative of Iraq to this meeting of the Security Council. Mexico condemns in the strongest terms any act of violence, and here we would recall the press release issued by the Council on 22 January (SC/14421), on the cowardly attack on a Baghdad market. We also condemn the most recent attack in Erbil and extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims. We have taken note of the latest report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 2522 (2020) (S/2021/120).”
2021-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/152 (2021) · source
“Mexico favours sustainable peace as a guiding principle in the comprehensive management and resolution of conflicts. It therefore hopes that efforts between the parties will be redoubled, as well as efforts aimed at making progress in the implementation of the set of measures that will unblock the political impasse in the conflict. Otherwise, there is a risk that only responses that address the problem in a partial manner will continue to be provided when, in reality, the issue requires a comprehensive solution.”
2021-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/159 (2021) · source
“It is a priority to guarantee the safe passage of vulnerable groups with urgent humanitarian needs, as well as access for humanitarian personnel so they can distribute aid across the line of contact, taking into consideration, above all, the impact of the coronavirus disease pandemic. Mexico calls on the parties to comply with the agreed commitments with respect to landmines, unexploded ordnance and other explosive devices. There are more than 2 million people living in mine-contaminated areas. The impact of these mines and other explosive devices on the civilian population, and especially on children, is a matter of concern. Likewise, gender equity and the participation of young people in all stages of the peace process must be guaranteed.”
2021-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/159 (2021) · source
“In that regard, we also recall General Assembly resolution 68/262. The repercussions of the conflict in Ukraine, now entering its seventh year, affect the civilian population most of all. Mexico expresses its concern that 3.4 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance. Special attention should be given to vulnerable groups, the elderly and people with disabilities, who represent, as we have heard, about 40 per cent of the affected population. This is the highest percentage in the world for these demographic groups in a humanitarian crisis. That is why we are closely monitoring the impact the restriction of movement along the line of contact has on them, and we reiterate the importance of respecting international humanitarian law.”
2021-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/159 (2021) · source
“In that regard, we reaffirm the importance of complying with the provisions of resolution 2202 (2015). We also believe it is essential that the Special Monitoring Mission of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe has full and secure access in order enable it to fully carry out its mandate. Sustained political will is required from all parties to preserve the achievements made and prevent possible setbacks that could even lead to a resurgence of violence. We believe that there is no military solution to the crisis and that diplomatic and political efforts must be intensified to reach a solution. Mexico reiterates the need to respect the unity and territorial integrity of Ukraine, in accordance with international law, especially the principles set out in the Charter of the United Nations.”
2021-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/159 (2021) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary DiCarlo, Ambassador Grau and Ambassador Çevik for their briefings. I must say that we have been following closely the progress in the situation in Ukraine and the implementation of the Minsk agreements. We welcome the entry into force of additional measures to strengthen the ceasefire. However, we regret that there has been no significant progress in the political process. We welcome the efforts of the Trilateral Contact Group and the Normandy Four summit to stabilize the situation in the zone of conflict, implement the provisions of the Minsk agreements and make progress in talks on additional buffer zones. We encourage the parties to continue to support these processes. This package remains the agreed framework for a comprehensive, negotiated and peaceful settlement of the conflict.”
2021-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/159 (2021) · source
“However, we must ensure that measures taken to that end do not have a negative impact on the delivery of humanitarian assistance. There is an urgent need to deepen the dialogue among Member States, the various entities of the United Nations system, civil society and private actors, especially financial institutions, in order to find practical solutions to the challenges on the ground. The twentieth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1373 (2001) provides an opportunity to incorporate that dimension and to launch a new phase in the fight against the financing of terrorism. It should be stressed that the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism, as the main legal instrument in force in this field, which enjoys almost universal participation, should be the cornerstone of our efforts.”
2021-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/140 (2021) · source
“We note with great concern that the report indicates that such crimes, especially those of sexual violence, remain unprosecuted and unpunished. Given the profound impact those criminal acts have on individuals and on the social fabric, we believe this should be a priority in counter-terrorism strategies. This, in turn, reinforces the need for a comprehensive gender perspective. In that regard, we congratulate UNESCO on the launch of the project on the prevention of violent extremism through education, with a focus on the social constructs of masculinity and femininity. We hope that this effort can be taken forward globally. Finally, we must remain vigilant against terrorist financing. Preventing the financing of terrorist groups remains key to curtailing their efforts.”
2021-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/140 (2021) · source
“Those people there are being denied fundamental human rights, including protection, access to health services, shelter, water, sanitation and education — a situation that is exacerbated by the constraints on humanitarian assistance caused by the pandemic. It is no small matter, for example, that 80 per cent of the people in Al-Hol, in Syria, are women and children. We join the call issued by United Nations experts, on 8 February, to 57 States to speed up efforts to repatriate their nationals, in full compliance with international human rights law, and to facilitate their full psychosocial reintegration, with special attention to the gender-based trauma suffered by women and girls. Thirdly, we need criminal justice and accountability for crimes and gender- based violence perpetrated by terrorists.”
2021-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/140 (2021) · source
“We must ensure that counter-terrorism efforts do not encroach on or limit the space that should be occupied by public health authorities. We share the Secretary- General’s concern that the long-term economic and social effects of the pandemic will undermine efforts to address terrorism and agree with his assessment that strategies to prevent and address its structural causes must be strengthened. Secondly, we must address the humanitarian situation in detention centres in conflict zones, as well as the repatriation of foreign fighters. The situation in detention centres where ISIL family members, including foreign fighters, are held is also of concern.”
2021-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/140 (2021) · source
“We thank Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, and Ms. Michèle Coninsx, Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, for their briefings. Mexico takes this opportunity to make the following comments in the light of the twelfth report of the Secretary-General (S/2021/98) on the threat posed by the Islamic Stat in Iraq and the Levan (ISIL) to international peace and security, and will focus its intervention on four aspects. First, on the effects of the coronavirus disease pandemic on efforts to address terrorism, it is indeed worrisome that terrorist groups are taking advantage of the crisis generated by the pandemic to reinforce the spread of their hate messages online.”
2021-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/140 (2021) · source
“We urge the authorities to comply with all their international obligations with a sense of urgency, as well as to provide information to clarify the outstanding inconsistencies in its initial declaration and continue collaborating with the FFM and the Investigation and Identification Team. Mexico, understanding this matter well and having its own point of view thereof, once again calls on all parties involved in this conflict to respect their obligations under international law in international humanitarian law. We reiterate that the only solution to this conflict is a political one and that the use of chemical weapons is unacceptable.”
2021-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/109 (2021) · source
“While we recognize the participation of the Syrian Government in consultations and its clarification of certain questions regarding its facilities, we remain concerned that there remain not 18 but 19 pending issues in its declaration, and that it cannot therefore be considered as complete. We hope that the OPCW Fact-Finding Mission in the Syrian Arab Republic (FFM) will continue its investigations into the various incidents having occurred on Syrian territory from 2017 to 2019, that they will reach conclusions on the samples taken from the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Centre locations in Barzah and Jamrayah. We also hope that Syria will provide the necessary information on the types and precise quantities of chemical agents produced and/or weaponized in inspected facilities.”
2021-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/109 (2021) · source
“We hope that, in that spirit, the Conference of the States Parties to the CWC, chaired by Mexico, will succeed in continuing its work in The Hague and conclude its session. We thank Under-Secretary-General Nakamitsu for her monthly briefing on the implementation of resolution to 2118 (2013). We reaffirm the importance of the full implementation of that resolution, which endorses the 27 September 2013 decision of the OPWC Executive Council, aimed at ensuring the destruction of all chemical weapons in Syria in the safest possible manner. To that end, we call once again on Syria, as a State party, to cooperate openly with Organization.”
2021-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/109 (2021) · source
“We thank the United Kingdom for having organized this meeting, which we hope will allow us to focus on substantive issues and give objective, frank and non- politicized consider to the various aspects of the use of chemical weapons in Syria. Mexico reiterates its condemnation in the strongest possible terms of the use of chemical weapons by anyone under any circumstances. We are, of course, committed to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and to upholding our obligations as a State party to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). We commend the professionalism of the work carried out the OPCW. All States parties to the CWC should take united action in rejecting these inhumane weapons and in upholding the provisions of the Convention.”
2021-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/109 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, I believe that it is important to recall that the Libyan-led and United Nations-facilitated political process must prioritize ending the suffering of the victims of the conflict above all other interests. It is therefore incumbent on the Security Council to support all initiatives that allow the Libyan people to have access to better and fairer living conditions.”
2021-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/97 (2021) · source
“Mexico also supports the deployment of the flexible ceasefire monitoring mechanism requested by the Libyan parties. I would like to draw the Council’s attention to the difficult conditions faced by migrants and refugees in Libya. We urge the relevant authorities to release those who are arbitrarily detained and to guarantee them a safe haven so that they are duly taken into account in the national efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. On gender issues, it is worrisome, as the Secretary-General’s report indicates, that cases of sexual and gender-based violence are not reported for fear of reprisals or the stigma involved. UNSMIL must be provided with the necessary resources to carry out its mandate to monitor sexual violence in conflict and deploy women and child protection advisers, in accordance with resolution 2542 (2020).”
2021-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/97 (2021) · source
“We therefore call on all parties to the conflict to ensure unrestricted access to humanitarian support and to comply with all their obligations under international humanitarian law. My country is concerned that some key aspects of the ceasefire agreement have not been implemented within the agreed time frame. In particular, we call on the parties to the conflict and their international partners to engage in a mature dialogue so as to agree on a mechanism for the withdrawal of foreign fighters. Mexico believes that actions aimed at strengthening the military capacity of the parties to the conflict undermine the credibility and possibilities of the political process and are an obstacle to peace. We therefore call for respect for the arms embargo imposed by the Council itself.”
2021-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/97 (2021) · source
“Despite the many unresolved challenges, the validity of the October ceasefire agreement opens up spaces to continue working towards a negotiated solution to the conflict. The reactivation of the oil sector and the unification of the exchange rate are examples of concrete results of the agreements reached. They may be fragile, but they are also decisive. Mexico believes that the Security Council should fully support the intra-Libyan process, while ensuring that progress at the negotiating table translates into better living conditions for the population. In that regard, it is of concern that the Secretary-General’s report (S/2021/62) points to deficiencies in basic services for the population, in particular health services, amid the health crisis caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).”
2021-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/97 (2021) · source
“I thank Acting Special Representative Stephanie Williams for her detailed briefing on the situation in Libya. I take this opportunity to acknowledge the quality of her work during her time in charge of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and wish her every success in her future endeavours. We welcome the presence of the representative of Libya at this meeting. Like other delegations, Mexico welcomes the agreement reached in the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum on the mechanism to form a transitional Government. We welcome the decision to ensure that at least 30 per cent of the posts are occupied by women. We hope that that proportion will continue to increase.”
2021-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/97 (2021) · source
“Not to recognize that dimension would be to shirk our current and even more serious responsibility in the face of future pandemics. Mexico expresses its commitment to a multilateralism that is capable of ensuring timely and effective action on the part of the United Nations system as a whole. For that to happen, the Security Council must agree to address the threats to international security that may be posed by health crises of global significance such as the one that we are experiencing now.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“For that reason, Mexico welcomes the recent decision of the United States to join COVAX, a multilateral effort by more than 170 countries, to ensure effective international cooperation that guarantees equitable access to vaccines against COVID-19, in line with resolution 74/274, submitted by Mexico last April and which was co-sponsored by 178 countries and adopted by consensus by the General Assembly. Effective cooperation implies working jointly with all stakeholders and relevant bodies. For that reason, Mexico also acknowledges the work being done by the Group of Friends of Solidarity for Global Health Security, which brings together more than 40 Member States from all regions and which works to raise awareness about the implications of global health crises for global security.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“We must now redouble our efforts to continue strengthening global actions to promote post-pandemic recovery. That is where the Security Council must play a more active role in guiding the quest for solutions based on a preventive approach that includes inclusive measures, such as “build back better”. The United Nations priority approach to overcoming the crisis, which, owing to its dimensions, affects international security, must include universal and free access to vaccines. We must make vaccines, drugs and all essential medical supplies available to everyone, without exception. It has to be said as many times as necessary, because it is true that no one will be safe until we all are safe.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“It is necessary to strengthen the measures adopted to ensure the continuity of the work of peacekeeping operations and of the special political missions undertaken by the United Nations. The entire world has found that the effects of the pandemic further escalate existing challenges in terms of, inter alia, insecurity; violence; inequality; poverty; unemployment; health services, including mental health; human rights; and democratic governance. Added to this is the complex landscape that has led to misinformation; this is a new challenge whose consequences were underestimated that distorts facts, generates mistrust and hampers strategies aimed at responding to the pandemic. We are convinced that resolution 2532 (2020) was a step in the right direction but believe that it should have been taken earlier.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“These are exacerbated in conflict and post-conflict situations, because while the problem originates in the area of public health, it goes beyond it, as we have seen. The pandemic has caused great harm to the economy and public finances, undermined politics, exposed the unacceptable level of inequality that prevails, severely put to the test multilateral institutions and become, de facto, an international security issue. The leadership and collective commitment of the Security Council, beyond our natural and welcome differences, is essential to strengthening the unity and coordination of the United Nations, mitigating the ravages related to the pandemic in conflict situations and containing the increasing deterioration in situations of instability and violence.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“Mexico thanks the presidency of Tunisia for having placed this issue on the agenda. We also thank the Under-Secretaries-General for their informative briefings. We commend the leadership of Tunisia and France in having achieved the adoption of resolution 2532 (2020), on an immediate global ceasefire in the light of the pandemic caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), on which we are following up today. We reiterate Mexico’s unequivocal support for that resolution and for the Secretary-General’s call for a humanitarian truce, which has not been achieved in all cases. It is necessary to renew and strengthen the Security Council’s commitment to that common goal. Threats to international peace and security are multidimensional and constantly evolving, and the pandemic has led to unprecedented multidimensional disruptions.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“In that regard, we believe that the steps identified in the five priorities of the report will undoubtedly contribute to the strengthening of peace in Colombia. Mexico will continue to support the work of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia through the Mexican observers and will undoubtedly continue to support the peace efforts of the Government of Colombia.”
2021-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/77 (2021) · source
“We call for attention to be paid to the victims and for the necessary preventive policies to be implemented. It is clear that the presence of illegal armed groups and organized crime is another crucial element underlying the violence. We recognize the progress made in disarmament campaigns, which have confiscated a considerable number of weapons. But no national action on that issue will be sufficient if it is not complemented at the international level by the fight against the illegal trade in small arms and light weapons. The Council should take note of that. We agree with the Secretary-General’s observation that the final agreement offers a series of instruments to provide opportunities for development, security and peace to the communities that were most affected by the conflict and are now suffering the effects of the pandemic.”
2021-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/77 (2021) · source
“We condemn, of course, the acts of aggression against ex-combatants, human rights defenders, indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities and members of the LGBTI community. We strongly condemn the murders of social leaders. We also condemn the recruitment of indigenous children by dissident groups of the former FARC. In order to consolidate the progress made, calls for greater protection and security must be heeded in order to provide development opportunities for communities. With regard to gender, the final agreement clearly establishes an inclusive process. However, progress has been limited. We believe that more technical and financial resources will be needed to accelerate the implementation of the gender provisions on issues such as reintegration and security guarantees.”
2021-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/77 (2021) · source
“We also commend the progress in public policy with regard to housing, and the legislative initiatives resulting from dialogue held in a spirit of cooperation between the parties. In the area of rural reform, we recognize the implementation of development programmes with a territorial focus, and we trust that the road maps for the stabilization of the remaining regions will be finalized. As an agent of change in reconciliation initiatives and through the active participation of young people in the implementation of the peace agreement, Colombian civil society has undoubtedly been instrumental. Nevertheless, we regret the levels of violence that still persist in several areas of the country.”
2021-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/77 (2021) · source
“We invite the members of the Council to heed Colombia’s request and, once we have received the Secretary-General’s recommendations, to establish that new component in line with what was agreed in resolution 2545 (2020) and the peace agreement. It is very clear to us that the Special Jurisdiction for Peace will have to issue its first judgments in the coming months, which we eagerly await. The Secretary-General’s report recognizes the progress made in Colombia with regard to peacebuilding, the expansion of spaces to promote inclusive political participation, as well as the process of social reintegration of ex-combatants through successful productive projects. In that context, we also highlight the importance of providing mental health services to overcome the serious psychosocial effects of the conflict.”
2021-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/77 (2021) · source
“We welcome the request made by President Iván Duque to expand the Mission’s mandate and incorporate verification tasks into the sanctions issued by the Special Jurisdiction for Peace. United Nations support should continue to strengthen the peace process, understood as a process focused on victims and national reconciliation. We recognize the effort and commitment of President Duque to continue the work of the Mission, and we take note that the Fuerza Alternativa Revolucionaria del Común (FARC) also agrees that the mandate should be expanded. I also note Colombia’s exemplary commitment to multilateralism, as evidenced by its asking the Council for support to strengthen the peace and reconciliation process.”
2021-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/77 (2021) · source
“We recognize the progress made in reducing violence, promoting greater political participation and fostering the transitional justice system, which is essential to achieve the goals of justice and accountability. We welcome the report of the Secretary-General (S/2020/1301) and are very grateful for the presentation made by the Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia and Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, whose work we acknowledge, as well as that of the entire Mission team. The five priorities outlined in the report seem to us relevant and timely, and we urge all parties to move decisively towards their fulfilment.”
2021-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/77 (2021) · source
“We warmly welcome Ms. Claudia Blum de Barberi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia, to this meeting. For Mexico, today’s meeting is of the utmost importance, as it addresses the situation in a country very close to us, with which we are united by countless ties of friendship, history and cooperation. We have stood by the people of Colombia throughout the arduous process towards peace, always favouring dialogue between the parties. Today, four years after the signing of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace, between the Government of Colombia and the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia–Ejército del Pueblo, we congratulate our Colombian brothers and sisters for the steps they have taken towards building sustainable peace.”
2021-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/77 (2021) · source
“The distribution of protective equipment to health personnel, as well as food and protective supplies for the winter season, are examples of the importance of keeping all channels active to deliver humanitarian assistance. If necessary, more crossings, such as Bab Al-Hawa, should be opened, with the fundamental objective of saving lives. This is not a matter of geopolitics. Mexico calls on all actors involved to prevent the politicization of the provision of humanitarian assistance, which the Syrian people urgently need, and to prevent the assistance from being deliberately prevented from reaching its destination.”
2021-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/75 (2021) · source
“Camps, such as Al-Hol, are mainly inhabited by women and children, who in the absence of adequate protection resort to unsafe practices that have already caused very regrettable accidents. The fires are a case in point. Thirdly, with regard to the increase in cases of COVID-19, medical personnel must be provided with personal protective equipment and, in due course, both the personnel and the entire Syrian population must have access to vaccines. We again call on all States to increase cooperation, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 74/274, to ensure equitable access to medicines, vaccines and medical equipment. That is the best way to address the pandemic. The Syrian people are entitled to the highest standard of physical and mental health.”
2021-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/75 (2021) · source
“Given the immensity of the humanitarian challenge, allow me to highlight three points. First, with regard to the critical food situation, a decade of conflict has led to more than 9 million people facing food insecurity. Humanitarian assistance from the various United Nations agencies and other humanitarian actors is imperative to prevent this situation from deteriorating further. All humanitarian actors and shipments must have unrestricted access and must not be subject to unnecessary bureaucratic delays. Secondly, with regard to the impact of winter and the situation of displaced persons, despite the efforts made, there is still a lack of adequate housing and necessary protection, which further hampers the living conditions of the population.”
2021-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/75 (2021) · source
“Therefore, we welcome the Al-Ula declaration, in which the Gulf Cooperation Council reaffirms its support for that political process, on the basis of resolution 2254 (2015). As this is the first time that Mexico is intervening in its capacity as a member of the Security Council on this issue, we want to recognize the work of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, all United Nations agencies and all humanitarian actors on the ground who have contributed to addressing this humanitarian crisis. However, the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has exacerbated a situation that was already serious, but is now even more so, as the population requiring humanitarian assistance for subsistence now stands at around 13 million people.”
2021-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/75 (2021) · source
“We recognize the efforts of Special Envoy Pedersen to ensure the participation of civil society in the Committee, in particular women. Mexico firmly believes that women’s leadership and substantive participation is essential for peacebuilding. We also call for a redoubling of efforts and progress in other areas in favour of the political transition, such as the national ceasefire, the unilateral release of detainees and the clarification of the facts in relation to missing persons. The Syrian conflict, as has been stated here, cannot be resolved through military means. The only way to address it is through consultation and political dialogue facilitated by the United Nations, and with the support of regional and international partners.”
2021-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/75 (2021) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to wish my friend Ambassador Kelly Craft all the best in her personal and professional future. Our time in the Security Council overlapped very little, but our teams worked quite well in various forums as befits two good neighbours. I wish dear Kelly good luck. We will keep in touch. I thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen and Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for their briefings. Mexico welcomes the progress — modest though it may be — made at the recent meetings of the Constitutional Committee and hopes that, at the session scheduled for next week, progress will continue to be made on defining the constitutional principles, and that the drafting of a new constitution can proceed.”
2021-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/75 (2021) · source
“Finally, we reiterate the importance of following up on resolution 2532 (2020), which reaffirms the Secretary-General’s call for a global ceasefire, and recognize the role of regional organizations in continuing to join efforts and support that initiative with a view to combating the coronavirus disease pandemic.”
2021-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/66 (2021) · source
“The annual meeting of the Security Council with the members of the League of Arab States is a valuable space to identify opportunities and contribute in a balanced way to addressing the situations in the Middle East and North Africa. In particular, we underline the importance of close coordination between the League of Arab States and United Nations Special Envoys. In line with Security Council presidential statements S/PRST/2012/20, of September 2012, and S/PRST/2019/5, of June 2019, we call for further cooperation between the two organizations on all issues involving early warning and prevention, as well as peacekeeping and peacebuilding.”
2021-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/66 (2021) · source
“A significant and notable step in that direction was the recent opening in Cairo of a United Nations Liaison Office to the League of Arab States. My country also acknowledges the League’s support for the Organization’s efforts in Libya to achieve a ceasefire and a return to the political process in that country, as well as in the development, in Arab countries, of a regional counter-terrorism strategy that is in line with the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. We also underline the role to be played by the League of Arab States in the development and implementation of national action plans for the women and peace and security agenda.”
2021-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/66 (2021) · source
“We maintain a fluid and positive dialogue with the League based on a bilateral consultation mechanism on matters of mutual interest, and we have an international cooperation fund for development that supports technical cooperation projects, academic exchange and human capital formation. It is no secret that the Middle East has seen instability in recent years. But the signs of normalization of relations between various countries of the region are encouraging. In that regard, we welcome the successful summit held on 5 January in Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia, as well as the reopening of borders and airspace between Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. Cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab States has become increasingly relevant. It is important to continue to strengthen it.”
2021-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/66 (2021) · source