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Ochoa Martínez

lines on the record: 157
first: 2019-11-04
most recent: 2023-12-15
sittings or episodes: 36
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“With regard to the visits scheduled for 2022 to the Scientific Studies and Research Centre facilities in Barzah and Jamrayah, we urge the authorities to allow the timely deployment of the inspectors of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Likewise, we renew our request for clarification concerning the facts in connection with the unauthorized custody and transfer of chlorine cylinders related to the April 2018 Douma attack. We regret that Syria continues to fail to comply with the obligations set out both in resolution 2118 (2013) and under the Chemical Weapons Convention itself. We call once again for compliance with both.”
2022-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8990 (2022) · source
“Mr. Ochoa Martínez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I thank High Representative Nakamitsu for her presentation and welcome the participation of the delegations of Syria, Iran and Turkey. We are meeting once again today to review the Syrian chemical weapons dossier, and we note that inconsistencies persist in the initial Syrian declaration. Unfortunately, despite many attempts, convening the twenty-fifth round of consultations has also not been possible, owing to the refusal to issue visas to all members of the Declaration Assessment Team. We once again respectfully but firmly appeal to the Syrian authorities to facilitate the work of the Declaration Assessment Team.”
2022-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8990 (2022) · source
“I would like to emphasize the importance of the Council’s recognition of the adverse effects of climate change and natural disasters on the humanitarian situation and stability in South Sudan. I conclude by reiterating Mexico’s support for UNMISS and our readiness to work constructively to ensure that the Council can renew the Mission’s mandate next week.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“In this regard, we recognize the efforts of state authorities to foster reconciliation and address the causes of instability. We are closely following the Mission’s work on the redesignation of the protection of civilians site in Malakal. While we know that the evaluation process will be rigorous, the change of status should occur only when the conditions are in place. I mention this because we are following with concern reports of the recruitment of minors in the Bentiu camp, among others. We recognize the challenge of protecting civilians faced by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and therefore urge the Mission to continue promoting preventive violence reduction projects, such as the reintegration of ex-combatants and inter-community conferences, in various parts of the country to ensure peaceful cattle migration.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“I would like to state that, although the ceasefire is holding, the security situation in the country is deplorable. Violence continues to be a critical factor that led to tens of thousands of displacements last year. In Tambura alone, some 83,000 people have been displaced and hundreds killed. Violence also has a direct impact on humanitarian operations. We condemn the attack on the World Food Programme convoy and the killing of two humanitarian workers this year. We call on the Government to minimize interference in humanitarian activities and ensure that there are no checkpoints requesting the payment of levies from humanitarian operations. The causes of violence are multifaceted, fuelled by inter-party conflicts, ethnic divisions and economic depression, among others.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“Williams Yuyada, we are concerned about the reports of restrictions on civic space and the suppression of fundamental rights, such as the freedom of expression and association. As the Secretary-General has warned, it will be very difficult to conduct a credible electoral process if such prohibitions are in place. We call on the South Sudanese authorities to urgently address incidents of censorship, harassment and arbitrary arrests. We also reiterate that the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan cannot be selective. Efforts must be focused on overcoming the existing obstacles, and we therefore acknowledge the efforts of the President of Uganda in organizing a forum to seek solutions and facilitate their implementation.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“Mr. Ochoa Martínez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to thank Special Representative Haysom, Major General Gituai and Ms. Williams Yuyada for their briefings. I will begin by taking up one of the points raised by the briefers, namely, the preparation for elections. The reports indicate that, as of today, the conditions for holding elections in the time frame envisaged, given the lack of progress in the area of security and in the drafting of the constitution, do not appear to exist. We will closely follow the results of the coordination and work undertaken by the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the South Sudanese authorities to conduct an evaluation of what is needed for the holding of elections and the drafting of the constitution. In this context, like Ms.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“Mexico calls upon the Secretary-General, taking into account the views of African States, to appoint a special envoy at the earliest so that that person can assume the leadership of the Mission, which has been headless for more than a month now, and carry out mediation and good-offices work as set out in the Council’s mandate.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8961 (2022) · source
“Mr. Ochoa Martínez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I should like to express my delegation’s support for the work of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), which is why we supported the technical rollover of the mandate. However, like other delegations that spoke before me, I would like to note our disappointment at the fact that important agreements on the reconfiguration of and adjustments to the work of the Mission, which would have granted us the essential tools to tackle the critical situation facing the political process in Libya, were not able to be reflected in resolution 2619 (2022), which we have just adopted. We deplore the fact that the constructive spirit of the vast majority did not prevail.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8961 (2022) · source
“Finally, Mexico condemns the violations of Syria’s territorial integrity and calls for a reversal of the plans announced last December to build Israeli settlements in the Golan.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source
“We are also very concerned about the welfare and safety of the hundreds of children held in that prison. They are victims of terrorism and their lives are at risk, which is why we call on their States of nationality to repatriate them urgently. Given the Council’s failure to refer the case of Syria to the International Criminal Court, we commend the progress achieved on other fronts, such as the sentence handed down on 13 January by a court in Koblenz, Germany, against the officer in charge of Al-Khatib prison in Damascus, who was found guilty of crimes against humanity. That ruling, as well as another issued in February of last year by the same court, can provide victims with a sense of justice and represent progress in the process towards accountability.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source
“Mr. Ochoa Martínez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank Special Envoy Pedersen and Ms. Hijazi for their briefings, and to welcome the representatives of Syria, Iran and Turkey. We appreciate Mr. Pedersen’s efforts to advance the political process as well as his consultations with international actors, including in the framework of the Astana process. However, as the Special Envoy has said, there has been little progress, which is very regrettable. We are concerned about the fact that the security situation continues to deteriorate. Attacks have been recorded in Idlib province, where the civil water supply infrastructure was damaged, as well as at the port of Latakia. The recent attack on a prison in Hasakah shows that the Islamic State is gaining strength.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source
“Accordingly, we recall that, in accordance with resolution 2616 (2021), adopted last year, the Security Council encouraged regional cooperation by land, sea and air to detect and prevent arms embargo violations. It is imperative to prevent additional weapons from reaching Yemen and prolonging the conflict. Lastly, we welcome the Special Envoy’s consultations, particularly the meeting with Yemeni women entrepreneurs in December 2021. An inclusive political process, led by the Yemenis and supported by the international community, is indeed the road map required for the resolution of the conflict. We reiterate our call on the parties to cooperate constructively with the Special Envoy in his efforts and to observe a nationwide ceasefire.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (2022) · source
“We simply find no justification for those acts and emphasize that it is imperative that all parties facilitate humanitarian work. Mexico condemns the detention of the Emirati- flagged vessel RWABEE and reiterates that any attack against a civilian vessel violates international law. We call for the immediate release of the vessel and its crew. Regrettably, that is not the first incident of its kind, and we call on all actors in the region to ensure the freedom of navigation in accordance with the law of the sea, in particular the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. We are deeply concerned about the persistent violations of the arms embargo and demand compliance with obligations under international law.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (2022) · source
“Mr. Ochoa Martínez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I thank Special Envoy Grundberg, Acting Assistant Secretary-General Rajasingham and Ms. Al-Aghbary for their briefings. We have once again heard about the grave humanitarian consequences of the conflict. Far from ending, the violence is increasing, especially in Ma’rib, Shabwah, Taiz and Al-Hudaydah. The civilian population, particularly women and girls, are paying the highest price. We condemn the continued violations of international humanitarian law. We note with concern the harassment of workers and the persistent difficulties faced by humanitarian operations. In that regard, we demand the release of the three detained United Nations workers in Sana’a and Ma’rib. We also condemn the disruption of humanitarian flights from Sana’a airport and obstacles to port operations.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (2022) · source
“We hope to have the draft resolutions as soon as possible to allow time for their careful consideration. As regards the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), and as other delegations have pointed out, we must draw attention to the fact that the threat of non-State actors acquiring weapons of mass destruction has not diminished. The comprehensive review of resolution 1540 (2004) will provide an opportunity for Committee members and the rest of the membership to make proposals on how to strengthen the Committee to meet current challenges and make it more efficient.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“Regarding the 1373 Committee, we recognize the progress that has been made in resuming visits to States through hybrid formats, which has allowed the Committee’s work to continue. The Office of the Ombudsperson in the case of the 1267 Committee deserves the same recognition for the continuity of its work. I take this opportunity to thank Ombudsperson Daniel Kipfer Fasciati for his work. We hope that there will be a smooth transition for his replacement, given the great relevance of the role of that Office. We also emphasize the importance of the fact that this month the Council has before it the renewal of the mandates of both the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate and the 1267 Committee. That will offer an important window of opportunity to make structural improvements to both bodies.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“Mr. Ochoa Martínez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I wish to thank the delegations of Norway and Tunisia for their work at the head of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), concerning counter-terrorism, respectively. The pandemic certainly continues to affect the work of the subsidiary organs of the Security Council. However, it has diminished neither the intentions nor the activities of non-State actors, especially terrorist groups, aimed at perpetrating attacks, while Governments fight to contain the coronavirus disease.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, Mexico condemns the alarming increase in incidents involving explosive devices, given their appalling humanitarian consequences. We condemn in the strongest terms the attacks carried out against humanitarian personnel and human rights violations, particularly acts of conflict- related sexual violence. We urge the authorities of the Central African Republic to investigate and punish all those responsible for the incidents documented by MINUSCA. Reconciliation will be possible only if built on justice for the victims of the conflict in the Central African Republic.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“The creation of a coherent information system on stockpiles and ammunition, as well as the development of the needed infrastructure and technical equipment to exercise effective control over weapons in the hands of the security forces, are simply imperative. Those actions are aimed at preventing weapons from being diverted to the enemies of the State and building its military superiority over armed groups. In parallel, work must be done with neighbouring countries to improve border controls and prevent weapons from continuing to flow illegally to armed groups. That entails tackling in a coordinated manner the financing model used by those groups to equip themselves, which is based on the illegal exploitation of natural resources. We call on all actors to respect the arms embargo imposed by the Council.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“Secondly, we believe that it is particularly important to resolve the problems that are delaying the implementation of the demobilization, disarmament and reintegration programme and the special mixed security units. The success of those programmes is the best incentive to encourage members of armed groups to renounce violence and contribute to strengthening the security sector. Mexico therefore calls on all actors concerned to marshal the necessary human and financial resources for making progress in that area. Thirdly, we call on the authorities of the Central African Republic to cooperate closely with MINUSCA to improve the arms and ammunition control system in the country, in accordance with international standards.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“In that regard, the Government elected by the Central African people must lead the way in upholding its international obligations and its commitments linked to the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation. My country is convinced that the Central African authorities will know how to take advantage of the resources made available by the international community through MINUSCA to support the operationalization of the State and prevent the institutional vacuum from being filled by those who have made violence their way of life. In that regard, Mexico supports the extension of MINUSCA’s mandate, as proposed by the Secretary- General in his most recent report (S/2021/867).”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“First, it is imperative to improve coordination between the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and the Government. We note with concern how violations of the status-of- forces agreement and campaigns seeking to discredit MINUSCA’s work have persisted in recent months. It is also discouraging to note that some aspects of the Mission’s mandate have not made significant progress, owing, inter alia, to a lack of dialogue with the authorities. Mexico believes that MINUSCA and the Government of the Central African Republic must review the priorities of the Mission in order to prioritize the most important ones related to the current circumstances.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“The armed groups of the Central African Republic must now respond positively to the Government’s call to re-establish adherence to the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic. Mexico calls on regional and subregional organizations to pursue their efforts towards an inclusive dialogue in which Central African women will enjoy full, equal and meaningful participation. We also call on neighbouring countries to contribute to that process and respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Central African Republic to end the conflict, in which the main victim has been the civilian population. My country believes that in order for the ceasefire to contribute to breaking the cycle of violence, all actors in the Central African Republic must work on three central issues.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“Mr. Ochoa Martínez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the briefings by Mr. Ndiaye, Special Representative of the Secretary-General; Mr. Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union; Mr. Skoog, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations; and civil society representative Ms. Derom. Mexico welcomed the announcement of a unilateral ceasefire by President Touadera last Friday, to whom we are grateful for his briefing and whom we welcome at this meeting. The ceasefire is a gesture that gives reason for hope and that together, with preparations for the “republican dialogue”, reopens the way towards reconciliation following the continued deterioration of the security situation resulting from the actions of the Coalition des patriotes pour le changement.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, I reiterate that, while Mexico values these meetings, which continue to be an exercise in transparency, we also believe that it is important to explore new forms of direct interaction between the Security Council and OPCW experts, with a view to delving deeper into the data needed to assess the matter before us.”
2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8872 (2021) · source
“With regard to the pending visits to the Barzah and Jamrayah facilities of the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Centre, we urge the country’s authorities to allow for the deployment and facilitate the tasks of the OPCW experts. Concerning the attack that led to the destruction of the cylinders related to the Douma incident, my country condemns violations of Syrian airspace, but it also demands clarification vis-à -vis the unauthorized movement of the cylinders and their remnants, as well as the chain of custody of the evidence.”
2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8872 (2021) · source
“Any delay will affect both Syria’s compliance with its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention as well as on carrying out the work of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. We hope that those discussions, when they take place, will be constructive, and we urge the Syrian delegation to engage in a constructive and committed manner to clarify any discrepancies. While a visit by a Syrian delegation to OPCW headquarters in The Hague will be a step in the right direction, it must be underscored that such discussions cannot take the place of the on-site inspections that OPCW teams are required to conduct on Syrian territory.”
2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8872 (2021) · source
“Mr. Ochoa Martínez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I am grateful for the briefing by the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, and I welcome the presence of the delegations of Syria and Turkey at this meeting. We begin by reiterating our unequivocal condemnation of the use of chemical weapons by anyone, at any time and under any circumstance. We are concerned by the lack of progress in the implementation of resolution 2118 (2013). With regard to the twenty-fifth round of consultations with the Declaration Assessment Team of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), we call for the expeditious and unconditional granting of visas for all — I repeat, all — members of the Declaration Assessment Team.”
2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8872 (2021) · source
“We welcome the announcement, as referenced by the representative of the United States, of the recent donation of 150,000 vaccine doses, and we hope for the speedy arrival of additional doses and the efficient and expeditious deployment of the vaccination campaign. I would like to conclude by referring once again to the threat posed by the FSO SAFER oil tanker. That vessel is not merely an environmental threat; a spill would also affect humanitarian operations and navigation in the area. Mexico urges the Houthi leadership to allow its immediate inspection and repair.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“Mudawi noted, while the contributions made by the international community have allowed for the partial financing of the humanitarian response, the armed conflict, the pandemic, the risk of famine and heavy rains have severely impacted vulnerable groups, leading to a significant increase in humanitarian needs. The funding currently available will cover humanitarian operations for only a few more months. We hope that the financial pledges made will be duly fulfilled in a timely manner. We also note with deep concern that a new wave of infections is affecting a significant portion of the population in a country where the capacities of the health system are already limited.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“In particular, we underscore the importance of the full, equal and significant participation of women, who have contributed to many local initiatives. On the economic front, regrettably, the approval by the International Monetary Fund of special drawing rights and the cash injections from Saudi Arabia have not been sufficient to prevent the exchange rate from continuing to fall, leading to inflation and decreased purchasing power. In addition, there are restrictions on imports of basic commodities, which is the main cause of food insecurity, and the risk of famine that prevails in the country. Mexico calls on Ansar Allah and the Government of Yemen to eliminate all kinds of restrictions on and bureaucratic procedures that hamper the import of food and essential goods and to allow for unhindered access to humanitarian assistance. As Ms.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“Given that the political process remains at an impasse, the mistrust between the parties continues to further deepen the geographical and social divisions in the country. That is why the ceasefire is essential to move towards political and social reconciliation. Without a national ceasefire, it will be impossible to meet people’s most basic needs for food, housing and security. The progress in the political process and the ceasefire are mutually reinforcing and complementary processes. We hope that the appointment of the Special Envoy will help in achieving both aims. We urge the Houthi leadership to participate with no preconditions and in a constructive and committed way in the dialogue facilitated by the Special Envoy. We also call for an inclusive, broad-based political dialogue that is led and owned by the Yemenis themselves.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“Mr. Ochoa Martínez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I should like to start by congratulating Mr. Hans Grundberg on his appointment and to assure him that he can count on Mexico’s full support. I thank Ms. Mudawi and Ms. Al-Qadhi for their briefings, and I welcome the presence of the delegation of Yemen here in the Chamber. My delegation echoes the concerns about the tragic situation in Yemen and the ongoing violence there. As Ms. Al-Qadhi noted, the situation in Ma’rib is terrible; it is only one of the many fronts of the conflict, with devastating humanitarian consequences. Mexico urges once again the establishment of a national ceasefire and calls on all parties to exercise maximum moderation. In that regard, we condemn the attacks against targets in Saudi Arabia.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“I conclude by reiterating our recognition of UNAMID’s achievements and Mexico’s full support for the work of UNITAMS in this new phase. We also recall the importance of the full and effective implementation of the Juba Peace Agreement and the National plan of the Sudan for protecting civilians after the exit of UNAMID of the Government of the Sudan, as well as the need to build the confidence of local communities and the capacity of institutions to deliver justice, ensure accountability and provide legal protection to vulnerable communities. We hope that the international community and the Security Council will wholeheartedly support the democratic transition process in this new chapter of the Sudan’s history and that the promise of peace and stability in this African country will be fulfilled.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“We acknowledge the Government of the Sudan’s action in early June to ensure that armed groups around the El Fasher base ceased to interfere with the movement of the UNAMID convoys. The establishment of a joint security force, coordinated by the Sudanese Armed Forces, has been critical to meeting withdrawal and closure timelines, particularly in El Fasher. Over the next 12 months and with a view to concluding the closure of UNAMID in a responsible and transparent manner, the Sudan must continue to ensure respect for all provisions of the status-of-forces agreement, in particular those relating to the security of UNAMID and the coordination of all armed elements around El Fasher. Equally important will be respect for the agreement guaranteeing civilian end-use and the security and physical protection of UNAMID’s team sites and assets.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“In the evolution from peacekeeping to peacebuilding in Darfur, we underline the importance of a smooth transition between the closure of UNAMID and the consolidation of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS). We welcome the fact that, as Under-Secretary- General Khare pointed out, as of 30 June, most personnel had been repatriated, thereby completing the withdrawal of uniformed personnel. We note that the personnel of the guard unit, authorized by the Council, remain in place in order to protect UNAMID’s personnel, property and assets during its liquidation phase. We also note with satisfaction the fact that the majority of the mission’s assets will remain in the Sudan for civilian purposes and the benefit of the Sudanese people.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“Mr. Ochoa Martínez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Mexico appreciates the information shared by Under- Secretary-General Atul Khare on the process of downsizing and closure of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), in compliance with resolution 2559 (2020). We welcome the representative of the Sudan, present here in the Chamber. At the outset, we would like to acknowledge the crucial role played by the UNAMID mission and its contribution to the maintenance of peace and security in Darfur. Today we honour and remember those who lost their lives while carrying out their duties in the mission. While the situation in Darfur today is very different to that in 2007, threats to stability in the area continue, especially in terms of the protection of civilians.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“Mr. Ochoa Martínez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to explain Mexico’s abstention in the voting on today’s draft resolution S/2021/667, which the Council just considered. Mexico welcomes the appointment of Mr. Schmidt as High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina by the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Although, in the past, Council members expressed their views about the appointment of the High Representative, today’s text includes elements, which Mexico believes are not within the purview of the Security Council, in particular those that refer to the Bonn Powers. We also believe that it is premature to consider the closure of the Office of the High Representative because not enough progress has been achieved with regard to the objectives and conditions of the 5+2 agenda.”
2021-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8823 (2021) · source
“Perhaps they could serve as a model, with the necessary adaptations on a case-by-case basis, in future rounds of negotiations among Egypt, Ethiopia and the Sudan. We would be happy to provide further details on those arrangements if useful to the parties. Nevertheless, even with agreements of that nature in place, we must remember that the management of water resources is never immune to potential disputes. That is why a shared reference framework and the appropriate mechanisms to deal with disputes are key, so as to prevent any escalation from the technical to the political level. Finally, I wish to underscore that Mexico will continue to follow developments on the ground and will constantly seek to support, here and in other forums, a peaceful and negotiated solution, as well as any preventive diplomacy efforts.”
2021-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8816 (2021) · source
“Just as the representative of the Niger mentioned earlier, Mexico also has a long history of shared management of transboundary water resources, both on its northern and southern borders. We are therefore well aware of the great relevance and complexity involved in the administration of such a vital resource as water. One example is the International Boundary and Water Commission, which was established by Mexico and the United States in 1889. Mexico has also established a similar mechanism with Belize and Guatemala. Those institutions are devoted to implementing boundary and water treaties between our neighbouring nations and have allowed for the construction, operation and maintenance of relevant infrastructure for the management of cross-border rivers.”
2021-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8816 (2021) · source
“We call on the parties to continue the dialogue in good faith and to move towards an agreement on the filling and operation of the dam so that a satisfactory and beneficial solution for all three countries and the region as a whole can be reached within a reasonable period of time. Mexico supports regional mediation as well as all actions aimed at facilitating political dialogue and technical understanding. The continued involvement of the African Union is welcome and very necessary in that regard. Mexico urges all parties to refrain from any actions that could jeopardize negotiations or undermine the spirit of goodwill necessary to reach an agreement. Likewise, any dissuasive or pressurizing actions should be avoided in order to prevent unnecessary escalations of tension.”
2021-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8816 (2021) · source
“Mexico’s position with regard to international disputes, especially those affecting several countries at the same time, has been to promote, above all, a peaceful and mutually acceptable solution for all parties, based on dialogue. Moreover, as this is an issue that affects three African countries, and based on Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, we consider it particularly important that the international community support the efforts of the African Union to bring the positions of the three countries closer together and resume negotiations, taking into account the proven capacity of that regional organization to seek African solutions to problems affecting the continent.”
2021-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8816 (2021) · source
“We regret that, despite the good offices of the African Union leadership, the process continues to lack substantial progress. We are concerned that the dispute could exacerbate tensions in the region and relations among the three countries, which would be of significant consequence not only for the Horn of Africa but for the entire continent. We have taken note of the positions of the three countries, which have been articulated in several letters to the Security Council. While the Council must focus on all matters that could potentially pose a threat to international peace and security, in this case a preventive approach must be sought at all times, consistent with Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2021-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8816 (2021) · source
“Mr. Ochoa Martínez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Onanga-Anyanga, Executive Director Andersen and the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who spoke on behalf of the Chairperson of the African Union, for their briefings. We also welcome the Foreign Ministers of Egypt and the Sudan, and Minister of Water, Irrigation and Energy of Ethiopia. Mexico has closely followed the tripartite negotiations among Egypt, Ethiopia and the Sudan on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. We recognize the importance of the Nile for the livelihoods and well- being of the three countries. We therefore understand that the issue can be viewed from specific political, technical, developmental and security perspectives. We must take of all of them into account.”
2021-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8816 (2021) · source
“There can be no national reconciliation without development, and no development without national reconciliation. Both elements are crucial for transforming conflict into conditions for stability and lasting peace. We acknowledge the intrinsic links between the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and peace. We hope that the review process of the peacebuilding architecture scheduled for next year will produce recommendations on ways to strengthen the role of the United Nations, the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission in reconciliation processes.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668Resumption1 (2019) · source
“Accountability for those responsible for violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in conflict and post-conflict situations is essential for preventing the repetition of such violations and for seeking peace, justice and reconciliation. Access to justice and support for victims are central, interlinked elements that underpin genuine national reconciliation. Mexico acknowledges the contribution made by criminal courts, in particular the International Criminal Court, not only in fighting impunity for the most serious crimes but also for their work to establish the truth for posterity and restore victims' rights and dignity. More than courts of law, those institutions play a vital role in cementing national reconciliation through justice.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668Resumption1 (2019) · source
“Mexico reiterates the provisions of the Declaration of the High-Level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Rule of Law at the National and International levels, adopted in 2012 (General Assembly resolution 67/1), on the importance of having a comprehensive approach to transitional justice that covers the full range of judicial and non-judicial measures, aimed at ensuring accountability, rendering justice, providing recourse to victims, promoting reconciliation, establishing independent entities to monitor security systems, restoring confidence in State institutions and promoting the rule of law.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668Resumption1 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we recall the presidential statement on the rule of law, adopted under the Mexican presidency of the Security Council in June 2010 (S/PRST/ZOlO/l l), in which this organ expressed its determination to fight impunity and uphold accountability with all appropriate means and drew attention to the full range of justice and reconciliation mechanisms to be considered, including national and international criminal courts and tribunals, truth and reconciliation commissions, national reparation programmes for victims and traditional dispute resolution mechanisms.”
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“National reconciliation represents a complex phase of mourning aimed at healing the wounds of societies and give way to a new stage in the development of a common and collective plan for the future. This process, like any healing process, requires not only dialogue, but also historical truth. That is where transitional justice plays a fundamental role in reconciliation. Access to truth and accountability are key to rebuilding the social fabric, especially in post-conf lict situations. Transitional justice dictates that the respect for the rule of law must be at the centre of the conversation, given that it constitutes a fundamental element of sustainable peace.”
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