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Pujalte

lines on the record: 176
first: 2003-02-25
most recent: 2004-01-26
sittings or episodes: 26
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“From our point of View, there are more questions than answers in all these cases. But what is certain is that the United Nations has a crucial role to play in guiding and supporting these processes in cases when a State is making genuine efforts towards a genuine and lasting reconciliation. This is consistent with the purposes and principles of the United Nations and in particular with the promotion and maintenance of international peace and security.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source
“There has to be democratic consensus and a series of prior considerations, such as the existence of alternative mechanisms for the attribution of guilt. Immediate expectations for a process of national reconciliation involve the creation of a climate that is conducive to peace, the restoration of fair and democratic institutions, the flourishing of an independent and impartial legal system, the development of human rights, and the existence of minimum guarantees for social coexistence. All of this will help to build an environment of confidence and security that can contribute to the development of a society that is emerging from a post-conflict situation. For that reason, financial institutions devoted to the promotion of development should envisage the provision of resources in those areas.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We are encouraged by such examples as the former Yugoslavia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone and Timor-Leste, and by the internal machinery that has been set up in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In this respect, the International Criminal Court can also make a significant contribution to bringing about peace and reconciliation in States parties to the Rome Statute. However, all of these aspects must dovetail with the realities of a society that is intent on succeeding, and it must be determined whether it is in the interests of justice for such a society to decide to use mechanisms other than judicial ones. Amnesties, to which certain societies have resorted, must be used with extreme caution and only where there is a genuine need for them.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source
“It is for each society to decide whether it wishes to achieve reconciliation through the criminal justice system or by recourse to other mechanisms. If a truth commission is chosen, it must help to create a faithful account of events, based on information from the victims and the perpetrators, so as to make it possible to arrive at a well-balanced history of the society in question and to establish a positive attitude towards the future. Despite all of these factors, this is an area in which States have the flexibility to try different configurations and, in fact, create entirely novel systems for their own specific situations. There is no doubt that the role of criminal justice is of great relevance and that at times it is the best instrument for prosecuting persons with the greatest responsibility for the most serious crimes.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source
“In such situations there have also been purges to prevent the perpetrators from ever again reaching a position of power. The other approach is based on criminal justice- the prosecution and punishment of those accused of grave violations of human rights. The perpetrators can be held accountable through the establishment of individual or group criminal responsibility, outside of the criminal justice system but in the context of mechanisms that are open to public scrutiny, or through a combination of those approaches. Sierra Leone provides a good example of this, as it has been able to combine a special tribunal and a truth and reconciliation commission. The delicate balance among the objectives of justice must always been borne in mind with a View to preventing impunity and achieving national reconciliation.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Thirdly, while there has been progress with regard to such mechanisms, a great deal remains to be done in order to fully develop and perfect them. To date, the international community has been trying various configurations and is seeking the optimum combination. We are still at an experimental stage, but we see some positive trends. Basically, the option chosen will depend on the approach that is to be taken. If pride of place is to be given to political means of achieving national reconciliation, then amnesty, exoneration, investigation and the establishment of truth commissions are the mechanisms used. In such cases, it is believed that making public the facts and the illicit actions committed, as well as the names of the perpetrators, is a significant step towards providing satisfaction for the victims and maintaining social peace.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source
“It can be seen as being necessarily linked to the idea of meting out criminal justice so as to prevent impunity; as complementary to criminal justice mechanisms; as independent of them; or as in conflict or antagonistic to such mechanisms. In this respect, the perspective adopted by any national reconciliation effort will depend, to a considerable extent, on the context and the specific situation in which it is applied. It is clear that there is no one model; each society must be flexible in considering which formula is most appropriate, taking into account its historical, political and legal tradition and ensuring that such reconciliation mechanisms can genuinely contribute to compensating the victims of a conflict.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The first element that must be highlighted is the fact that, in the context of the current international system, mechanisms aimed at achieving reconciliation and justice in transitional regimes are gaining in importance as necessary tools for the achievement of peace and security, which, in turn, can be strengthened and take root, in a lasting manner - provided that such mechanisms are set up in conformity with international law and that they are truly aimed at the promotion of reconciliation, the prevention or resolution of disputes and the provision of appropriate compensation for the victims. A second element is the fact that national reconciliation can be approached from a number of different perspectives.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Mr. Pujalte (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, I would like to express the satisfaction of my delegation at seeing you, Madam, presiding over this meeting of the Security Council. This is a clear demonstration of the interest of your country in sharing its experiences and establishing new and lasting forms of national reconciliation. In September, the Security Council had an opportunity to examine the general theme of justice and the rule of law. Now, thanks to the leadership of Chile, it has decided to analyse the specific issue of national reconciliation in post-conflict situations. That issue is of key importance for the success of any strategy aimed at achieving peace and security at a given time and place.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We very much hope that the negotiations to be held among the members of the Council will give priority to the well- being, peace and security of the people of cote d'Ivoire.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“We eagerly await the report of the Secretary- General on cross-border issues, with recommendations for practical measures for making the optimal use of the comparative advantages of the United Nations and the subregional and regional organizations with influence in West Africa. We feel that it should include recommendations on confidence-building measures, in particular the revival of the Rabat process, to bring together the leaders of Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. Finally, I wish to reiterate Mexico's position in favour of the establishment of a peacekeeping operation in C6te d'Ivoire in response to appeals from the Government of that country and from the Economic Community of West African States.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“We also support the trend promoted by the Security Council throughout 2003 to strengthen machinery for coordination and cooperation among the offices of the United Nations on the ground. We believe, however, that there should be a balance between the mandates endorsed and the availability of human and financial resources. The prevailing situation in Guinea-Bissau is not radically unlike those in Liberia and cote d'Ivoire, but the United Nations true capacity to assist the people of Guinea-Bissau is limited to the goodwill of the donor countries. We believe that the situation should be considered and redressed by the Council.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“In that respect, Mexico will continue promoting the implementation of a regional strategy, including the Mano River Union, for peace, security and attention to the humanitarian situation, with the assistance of United Nations agencies and regional and subregional organizations. The lessons learned from the reintegration process in Sierra Leone must serve as guidelines for overcoming the obstacles that arise in reintegrating young Liberians into civil life. We hope that, at the donor conference for Liberia to be held next month, adequate financial resources will be channelled into reviving the country's economic and social development and into preventing a situation in which the only alternative open to those young people is to return to warfare under the orders of the highest bidder.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“We have participated in Council decisions in support of peace processes, implementing programmes for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) of former combatants, combating the recruitment of mercenaries and child soldiers and preventing and eradicating trafficking in small arms and light weapons, which contravenes the arms embargoes imposed by the Council. Mexico supports the Security Council in maintaining a regional approach to these problems, and we thus agree with what the Secretary-General has said about the need to adopt additional measures to confront the factors leading to destabilization, in particular along the borders between Sierra Leone, Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“Mr. Pujalte (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, I would like to express my country's gratitude to Chile for having included this open meeting in the programme of work of the Security Council. This is a debate that we had been hoping for since last November, to follow up on the implementation of the recommendations of the Council mission which visited West Africa in mid-2003. The Council has maintained constant attention on the situation of insecurity and instability that prevails in the subregion because of the threat it represents to international peace and security. Mexico has insisted on the need to tackle the causes of African conflicts from a comprehensive perspective ranging from prevention to measures for peace-building.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“In that regard, my delegation deems extremely important the promotion of the implementation of recommendation 4, contained in the October 2002 statement by the President of the Security Council, which refers to increased interaction between the Security Council and the General Assembly with regard to the question of small arms and light weapons.”
2004-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4896 (2004) · source
“As the report of the Secretary-General states, General Assembly resolution 58/241 also requests the Secretary-General to hold consultations with all Member States, relevant regional and subregional organizations, international bodies and experts in the field regarding the adoption of new measures aimed at intensifying international cooperation to prevent, combat and eliminate illicit brokerage in the trade in small arms and light weapons. Mexico participated in the work of the Council as a non-permanent member for 2002-2003, and we will continue to pay close attention to the work of the Council. My country believes that this first open debate concerns an area in which it is important to pool the efforts of the various United Nations organs; regional and subregional organizations; and the relevant international agencies.”
2004-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4896 (2004) · source
“We should require a greater degree of participation and commitment on their part with regard to the measures adopted by our Organization with a view to controlling such weapons. Having participated in the work of the Group of Governmental Experts established pursuant to General Assembly resolution 56/24 V charged with the task of considering the possibility of developing an international instrument enabling States to identify and trace, in a timely and reliable way, illicit small arms and light weapons, Mexico welcomes the adoption by the General Assembly, by consensus, of resolution 58/241, which, inter alia, provides for negotiations on such an international instrument to begin this year.”
2004-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4896 (2004) · source
“At the national level, more and better controls are needed over sales. In the international sphere, the Council should, as a first step, encourage States to provide information about the transfer of small arms and light weapons. Over the long term we need a legally-binding international instrument that provides for the punishment of those involved in the illicit trade in these weapons, including brokers. All States - not only the recipients of illicit small arms and light weapons - have a responsibility for dealing with the traffic in and production of such weapons. Indeed, in my country's opinion, the producing and exporting countries have the greatest responsibility.”
2004-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4896 (2004) · source
“That is why, within the Counter-Terrorism Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), my country promoted the idea of including this issue on the Committee's agenda and on the reports submitted by countries. The main response of the Council to the problem has been the imposition of arms embargoes through the sanctions regimes that it establishes. The results, however, have not always been entirely satisfactory. The problem is exacerbated by the diversity of the sources of production of weapons, the many means of their transportation, lax internal regulation, the absence of international legal instruments governing the trade, the traffic in used weapons and the black market. That is why an effort must be made at both the domestic and the international levels.”
2004-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4896 (2004) · source
“The fact that hundreds of thousands of people fall victim to small arms and light weapons every year makes it necessary for the Security Council to address the question of the proliferation of such weapons in the framework of its chief responsibility - that of maintaining international peace and security. In considering this issue it should View with a broad perspective the destabilizing effects of such weapons and the way in which they prevent the creation of conditions for stable and lasting development. Another important element that must be examined is the link between such activity and transnational organized crime, the illicit drug trade and terrorism.”
2004-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4896 (2004) · source
“Mr. Pujalte (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, my delegation would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this public meeting on an issue of the utmost importance for my country. I should also like to thank the Secretary-General for his report to the Security Council, contained in document S/2003/1217, on ways and means in which the Council could contribute to dealing with the question of the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. I should also like to express gratitude and appreciation to the Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs, Mr. Nobuyasu Abe, for introducing the report.”
2004-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4896 (2004) · source
“We hope that it will bear fruit. Just as the Albanian majority and their leaders have the principal responsibility to build a tolerant society, the Serbian minority and their leaders must participate more in Kosovo's public and political life. Incidents such as the one that occurred in northern Mitrovica on 6 December, in which a mob attacked a World Bank delegation shortly after Prime Minister Bajram Rexhepi had visited the place where the delegation was, do not benefit the Serbian minority; on the contrary, they jeopardize it. Finally, as this is the last time that my delegation will participate as a member of the Security Council in a meeting on Kosovo, I wish to reaffirm my Government's support Mr. Holkeri and the members of UNMIK for the work they are doing.”
2003-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4886 (2003) · source
“The situation of the economy and the work force is also an essential condition for the return of displaced persons, but even that will depend to a great extent on whether those who choose to return feel that they can travel to any part of Kosovo in conditions of security. The establishment of the rule of law is also essential for Kosovo's future. In that context, it is important that those responsible for a series of unsolved crimes - particularly those committed solely for ethnic reasons - be investigated, found and punished. In that connection, the suspension of the 12 members of the Kosovo Protection Corps - to whom the Under-Secretary-General referred - while they are being investigated for possible responsibility for the attack against a railway bridge last April and for other reasons, is a correct decision.”
2003-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4886 (2003) · source
“But, at the same time, conditions need to be created so that the Serbian minority will trust the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government and the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). The return of refugees and internally displaced persons belonging to minority groups, particularly Serbs, is an essential condition for Kosovo's development. Obviously, the number of displaced persons who have chosen to return to their places of origin continues to be quite limited compared with that of those who remain abroad. One cannot speak of a process of sustainable return to Kosovo unless the security situation and freedom of movement improves for the general population, but also - and in particular - for minorities.”
2003-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4886 (2003) · source
“It is important that the process of building the administrative structure and political institutions take place in conformity with the resolution and the Constitutional Framework. With regard to relations with Belgrade, the beginning of direct dialogue on practical issues in October 2003 was a step in the right direction. It is essential that that dialogue continue and be intensified. As we have previously indicated, the parallel structures continue to be a significant obstacle to the normalization of life in Kosovo. It has not escaped our notice that that is one of the points addressed in the document "Standards for Kosovo". It is important that Belgrade stop supporting the existence of those structures.”
2003-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4886 (2003) · source
“Although in the past two years we have witnessed some significant progress in the process of normalizing life in Kosovo, a series of factors persist that are hindering its transformation into a multi-ethnic, tolerant, democratic and prosperous society in which the rule of law prevails. The transfer of non-reserved responsibilities to the Provisional Institutions of Self- Government has proceeded very swiftly, as has legislative work. However, there is a certain tendency among public officials and deputies to issue statements or to take decisions that exceed their sphere of competence, in contradiction to Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) and the Constitutional Framework itself. The most recent example was the Assembly's decision to revoke all laws promulgated by Belgrade after 22 March 1989 concerning Kosovo.”
2003-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4886 (2003) · source
“As has been rightly indicated, the document is a critical road map that should be followed by the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government and Kosovo society as a whole in the next 18 months, before the subject of status can be discussed. The implementation plan for the policy of "standards before status", to be presented in the near future by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo, Mr. Harri Holkeri, will surely be a useful supplement to that document. The document on standards describes a society that little resembles the current reality in Kosovo. Therefore, the Provisional Institutions of Self- Government and Kosovo society as a whole will have to make great efforts to achieve the eight established standards.”
2003-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4886 (2003) · source
“Mr. Pujalte (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): First, on behalf of my delegation, I warmly welcome you, Sir, to the Chamber. It is an honour for my country to take part in a Security Council meeting presided over by you. I also thank Under-Secretary-General Guehenno for his briefing and for the information he has just given the Council on the situation in Kosovo. Without doubt, the document on standards for Kosovo presented last week constitutes a great opportunity for the future of Kosovo. But it also sets out a number of challenges. Among those challenges are the expectations surely generated by the very mention of a tentative date for a broad assessment of the degree of compliance with those standards.”
2003-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4886 (2003) · source
“Finally, we have taken note of the 10 recommendations to operationalize the road map, and we hope that they will be translated into reality.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“A regional approach must therefore be adopted to any measures proposed for disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and resettlement. When basic economic needs are not met, political progress is insufficient to halt the resurgence of violence. Mexico is convinced that the protection of civilians in armed conflict will require ongoing training for security forces in the field of international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law, including in times of peace. That is why my delegation, working together with the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, is organizing a regional seminar on basic protection for civilians in Latin America and the Caribbean, to take place in February. Thus, my delegation is supporting the adoption of measures aimed at strengthening the protection of civilians in armed conflict.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“We must reaffirm the rule of law and promote, among the parties to conflict, respect for international humanitarian law, human rights and refugee law. We are convinced that the most effective means of protecting civilians in armed conflict is to regulate the traffic in small arms, light weapons, explosives and munitions, as well as the use of intermediaries, with a view to putting an end to illegal flows of such weapons. It has become clear in a number of cases that the weapons used to attack civilians in armed conflict are re-used in other conflicts. Punitive measures will not suffice, however, if we wish to put an end to conflict. We must promote an environment in which combatants and those who benefit from the commercial exploitation of conflicts find incentives to demobilize and put an end to their illicit activities.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“Adequate attention must also be accorded to threats facing women in armed conflict. This body must promote a gender perspective in the peacekeeping operations that it authorizes. In all of these areas - the use of children in armed conflict, sexual abuse and attacks against humanitarian personnel - the International Criminal Court has a fundamental role to play. The Rome Statute is a reminder for the international community that those who commit such acts will not go unpunished. States must unambiguously reaffirm their commitment to combat impunity and bring to justice those responsible for acts of genocide, war crimes and other crimes against humanity and serious violations of international humanitarian law.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“The protection of civilians in armed conflict requires the adoption of particular measures for the benefit of women, children and the elderly - groups that are particularly affected by conflict. Unfortunately, despite the efforts that have been made to date, exploitation and sexual aggression continue to be widely used as a tool of war. Further measures must therefore be adopted to punish those responsible for such acts. Resolution 1460 (2003) on children and armed conflict - the negotiations on which my delegation participated actively - represented an important step forward. We invite the members of the Council to reflect, during the negotiations to be held in January, on the importance that the international community accords to the adoption of measures to prevent the use of children in armed conflict.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“Among other measures, Mexico again introduced - during the current session of the General Assembly - a draft resolution on protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism. The draft resolution welcomes the dialogue between the Security Council, its Counter-Terrorism Committee and the bodies entrusted with promoting and protecting human rights, and encourages the Council and the Committee to strengthen cooperation with the bodies of the competent human rights organizations, in particular the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, so as to guarantee the integration of the promotion and protection of human rights in the work carried out in accordance with the relevant resolutions.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“The Council now has a responsibility to ensure that adequate measures are taken to guarantee the safety and protection of humanitarian personnel, thereby ensuring the protection of civilians and alleviating their suffering. Mexico reiterates its resolute condemnation of all terrorist acts, methods and practices. Such acts, in all their forms and manifestations, are criminal and cannot be justified, whatever the motive and by whomsoever they are committed, whether in times of peace or during armed conflict. We want to be very clear about that. We believe that States must respond to terrorist acts on the basis of the values that sustain the democratic systems of our Governments and of this Organization: the protection of and respect for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all people.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“In the debate on this item held in the Council a year ago, we expressed our concern about the aggression against humanitarian organizations, including non- governmental organizations. The increase in deliberate attacks and the direct assault on the inherent neutrality and impartiality of humanitarians are particularly worrying. Ultimately, attacks against humanitarian personnel are attacks against civilians and therefore constitute war crimes, since they aim to deprive the most vulnerable people of the assistance that is so necessary to their survival, as well as to increase their suffering. That is why Mexico submitted resolution 1502 (2003) on the protection of humanitarian personnel, which was unanimously adopted in August.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“It is also necessary that the Council send a clear and firm message that the Geneva Conventions - particularly the Fourth Geneva Convention, which establishes that civilians are not a legitimate target, that deliberate attacks against them cannot be tolerated, that the parties to a conflict must take all possible measures to limit suffering and damage caused to civilians, and that States must bring to justice those responsible for grave violations of international law, particularly international humanitarian law - must be complied with under all circumstances. Moreover, it is necessary that we guarantee safe and unimpeded access of humanitarian personnel to persons needing assistance, particularly those who are most vulnerable.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“Mexico participated actively in the negotiations on the aide-memoire's original version, as well as on its updating, because we are convinced that the Council must have instruments that will help it to include the protection of civilians in armed conflict as a priority issue in its deliberations. Some positive progress has been made in that regard; however, the Council must intensify this exercise in all its deliberations.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“Mr. Pujalte (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, Sir, I wish to express my delegation's pleasure at seeing you preside over this meeting. We thank you for including the item of the protection of civilians in armed conflict on the Council's agenda. Before I begin to read my country's position on that subject, I should like to express, on behalf of the people and Government of Mexico, our condolences and solidarity to the families of the victims and to the people and Government of the Russian Federation because of the attack suffered in Moscow today. With regard to the item under consideration, my delegation wishes to thank Mr. Ian Egeland, Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, for the information he has just provided us and for the updated version of the aide-memoire.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“We also appeal for unrestricted access - under safe conditions - by humanitarian organizations to the civilian population, especially the most vulnerable populations. Considering the agreement that was reached, and with a view to consolidating the peace process, the Transitional Government will have to implement programmes for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants. In conclusion, I thank the President of the Economic and Social Council for his briefing and comments on the assistance to be given to Burundi in the post-conflict situation. Once again, I stress that we listened most attentively to the statements of the facilitator, Mr. Zuma. Mexico intends to participate constructively in the consolidation of the process.”
2003-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4876 (2003) · source
“Undoubtedly, the decision of the National Liberation Forces (FNL) headed by Agathon Rwasa not to participate in negotiations with the Transitional Government has a negative impact on the peace process. We emphasize the need for progress in this regard. We recognize the valuable decision of the FNL to meet for the first time with representatives of the Transitional Government, and we invite the members of that group to continue to work in this direction. In spite of the progress achieved in the peace process, security conditions remain fragile. The humanitarian situation has worsened, with continuous confrontations. As a result, thousands of persons have been displaced from their homes. We reiterate our condemnation of all acts of violence, and we appeal for an immediate end to the hostilities.”
2003-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4876 (2003) · source
“Mr. Pujalte (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): The Mexican delegation wants first of all to express thanks for the information given to us by Mr. Jacob Zuma, facilitator of the peace process in Burundi, and to put on record our appreciation for the important work that he has accomplished in the process of reconciliation in that country. Mexico feels encouraged by the positive events that have occurred in Burundi, particularly in the political sphere. We welcome the Agreement reached between the Transitional Government and the Nkurunziza faction of the National Council for the Defence of Democracy-Forces for the Defence of Democracy (CNDD-FDD) which has made it possible to incorporate that rebel group into political life in the framework of the Transitional Government.”
2003-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4876 (2003) · source
“Secondly, with regard to operative paragraph 3 of the resolution, which refers to the possibility of authorizing an additional provision concerning observing Member States' fulfilment of their obligations, under paragraph 10 of resolution 1483 (2003), Mexico notes the following: a general embargo was established by resolution 661 (1990), including an arms embargo. Security Council resolution 1483 (2003) lifted all of the sanctions except for the arms embargo and, therefore, there is an obligation on the part of the Council to oversee the arms embargo in Iraq as is done with other embargoes by the Security Council, without any distinction whatsoever.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4872 (2003) · source
“Mr. Pujalte (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Mexico joined in the consensus for the adoption of resolution 1518, based on the following understandings: first, in connection with operative paragraph 2, regarding adoption of the guidelines and definitions for the implementation of the provisions of paragraphs 19 through 23 of resolution 1483 (2003), Mexico notes that on its territory, this will be done in accordance with Mexican law and with strict compliance with the principle of legality.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4872 (2003) · source
“It is only through the joint and coordinated efforts of a strategic partnership for development imbued with a high degree of political will that it will be possible successfully to resolve the problems which thus far have caused so much harm to many African countries. The Security Council must continue closely to follow up activities to promote peace-building and to provide its support to such efforts.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source
“In Central Africa, a region where more than half of the population lives below the poverty line and which has nearly 3 million displaced persons, urgent measures are required to prevent the existing humanitarian crisis in the region from continuing to deteriorate. It is necessary also to capitalize on the benefits that can be provided by the region's wealth of resources. The international community has a commitment to help the countries of the region, whose economic, political and social development depends not only on the will of Governments involved but also the coordinated efforts of international, regional and subregional organizations.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source
“The support that can be provided by the United Nations requires the participation of, and cooperation by, African Governments, regional organizations and the international community as a whole. In this way it will be possible to continue to set priorities and determine the actions that need to be taken in the region in order later to create, optimize and coordinate effective strategies and programmes that will help countries to overcome the challenges faced by the region and contribute to its development. The Security Council has already begun to incorporate actions to strengthen the institutional capacity of States within the mandates of peacekeeping operations. That trend should be continued and consolidated. Direct cooperation with other regional organizations and competent bodies is also necessary.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source
“In our view, the recommendations contained in the report with a View to designing and implementing a comprehensive approach to conflict in Central Africa - including aspects relating to ethnic disputes; flows of internally displaced persons and refugees; the illegal exploitation of natural resources; illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons; and the use of children as combatants - must be taken into account by the Council as it seeks solutions that have not only a regional, but, as the report stresses, a comprehensive dimension. The national capacities of the countries of the region must be strengthened with a View to promoting good governance, including the consolidation of justice systems and the formulation of human rights policies.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source
“That is an issue of great sensitivity, given its impact on human rights, especially among populations that need special protection, such as women and children. The third problem, which is related to conflict, is the massive flows of refugees. Countries like Angola - your country, Mr. President - Burundi, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda are already making efforts to consolidate their internal stability. To that end, they need to improve economic conditions and create institutions that reinforce their Governments.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source