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Pujalte

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first: 2003-02-25
most recent: 2004-01-26
sittings or episodes: 26
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“Mr. Pujalte (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, I am grateful for the inclusion in our programme of work of a meeting on the Central African region. We recognize the work and leadership of the Assistant Secretary-General, Mr. Kalomoh, who led the assessment mission to the region and produced the report before us today. As the report makes clear, the problems faced by the region will be difficult to resolve. Indeed, these are persistent problems not only in Africa, but in several parts of the world. The first of these - and the most complex, given its repercussions in all areas - is that of extreme poverty. The second is the proliferation of and illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons, explosives and munitions.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source
“To conclude, I should like to pose two questions to the representatives of the CPA. First, is there coordination by the Authority with neighbouring countries? If so, could you give us information about that, about what kind of coordination is taking place with neighbouring countries? The second question is, does the Authority have criteria, or has it established criteria, to distinguish between terrorists, former members of the old regime, Iraqis resisting foreign presence, and ordinary criminals?”
2003-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4869 (2003) · source
“Despite that fact, there is no international legal instrument regulating illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons, explosives and munitions. Today, there is the technology and the ability to determine the origin of explosive materials. This Council could go from words to acts and adopt a resolution containing obligations with respect to the production, sale and brokerage of this kind of weapon. Such an act unquestionably would have an immediate and concrete impact in the fight against terrorism. With regard to human rights, we believe that the grave violations that took place under the previous regime in Iraq should be investigated, and the various models of justice applied by transitional regimes to prevent crimes from going unpunished should be examined.”
2003-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4869 (2003) · source
“Improving security conditions will enable not only the reactivation of normality in social and economic activities of the country, but also, very importantly, will help bring about the return of personnel of the United Nations and non-governmental organizations, who will help supervise conditions for the Iraqi people. With regard to disarmament, let me point out that non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction is important because of the threat they represent, but with equal determination, the international community should act in controlling small arms and light weapons, explosives and munitions. Unfortunately, as shown by the attacks in recent days, terrorism today uses explosives and small arms and light weapons.”
2003-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4869 (2003) · source
“Mr. Pujalte (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Mexico takes note of the report presented by the ambassadors of the United States and the United Kingdom, representing the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA), concerning the situation in Iraq. We are encouraged by the signature of the 15 November agreement between the CPA and the Governing Council to initiate a political process aimed at the election of a transitional national assembly to assume sovereignty of Iraq in 2004. We believe that there should be an international follow-up mechanism to strengthen legitimacy and give transparency to this process. Unquestionably, the fact that Iraqis are assuming control of their country will have a direct impact on pacification.”
2003-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4869 (2003) · source
“With that conviction, my Government offers its full support for the conference's objectives and programme of work. The goal is ambitious, but it has indisputable merits nevertheless. The challenges are many, but they can be overcome with the necessary political will to do so and with the Security Council's commitment to shouldering its responsibility in promoting a lasting peace in the Great Lakes region.”
2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source
“Shareef's statement - is the fact that one of the major causes of the political and social instability in the region is, to a great extent, underdevelopment and poverty, which needs to be contemplated and considered at the conference. From our point of view, the conference needs to arrive at some solution or initiative to resolve the problem of underdevelopment. The second problem, from our perspective, is to recommend some kind of system to halt the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons and explosive ordnance, which are also at the root of the region's problem. My country welcomes the resolve of the region's countries to work on the preparatory process of the conference. We trust that the goal can be attained within the time-frame established by the national coordinators at the Nairobi meeting in June.”
2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source
“Fall and the Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union will be fruitful, since they are channelled towards achieving a single objective. Given the nature and dimensions of the conflict in the region, there is a need, in our opinion, to also involve the General Assembly and other organs and programmes of the United Nations system, including the Bretton Woods institutions. Coordinated action is urgent in order to define a regional strategy that includes measures in areas such as peace and security, democracy, regional integration and humanitarian and social issues. Above all, from our perspective, special attention needs to be devoted to resolving the problems at the roots of the conflict. The first of those - noted from Mr.”
2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source
“It could not have been otherwise, since Angola has the sensitivity and insight to determine that an initiative of that nature deserves the Council's unreserved support. Mexico recognizes the relevance of an international conference given the regional dimensions of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the economic, social and cultural links uniting the peoples of the region, and therefore the need to provide a regional solution to that conflict. We congratulate the Secretary-General on his recent decision to appoint Mr. Fall to his current post so that he can continue to pursue issues related to such an international conference. We are sure that the joint efforts of Mr.”
2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source
“Mr. Pujalte (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): On behalf of the Government of Mexico, I express our condemnation of the cowardly terrorist act which has taken the lives of so many and has injured even more in Turkey. We express the solidarity of the people and Government of Mexico to the families of the victims and to the Governments of Turkey and the United Kingdom on these events. I should like also to welcome our guests, Mr. Francisco Madeira, Mr. Abdulkader Shareef, Mr. Keli Walubita, and Mr. Ibrahima Fall and to express thanks for their statements and the statement of the Ambassador of Italy, Mr. Spatafora, as well as for his participation at this meeting. I also wish to recognize the fact that you included on the Security Council's agenda for this month the subject of an international conference on the Great Lakes region.”
2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source
“President, Mexico would like to request the Secretary-General, through you, to submit in July 2004 a report on the implementation of resolution 1308 (2000), containing specific recommendations for strengthening the instruments available under that resolution.”
2003-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4859 (2003) · source
“Mexico has assumed an active role in combating AIDS. Recently, together with nine Latin American countries, we negotiated an agreement enabling us to substantially reduce the prices of medication and laboratory tests. Based on recent World Trade Organization agreements, Mexico will promote the production of high-quality generic medicines of proven quality for the population that needs them in less developed countries. Similarly, my country is convinced of the importance of regional and international cooperation, and we therefore offer the capacities of our public institutions to train staff in health care, to share our cumulative experience and to provide technical consultants in designing indicators enabling us to evaluate the impact of the epidemic and the global response to it. To conclude, Mr.”
2003-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4859 (2003) · source
“In Mexico's view, an avenue to be explored is the development of a plan of action with concrete strategies for peacekeeping operations in cooperation with health organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). In such a plan, we could contemplate the following endeavours: direct technical cooperation with affected States, including epidemiological analysis; development of educational materials and AIDS-monitoring reports addressed to the population; development of prevention strategies; promoting research on AIDS epidemiological trends in affected countries and their neighbours; promoting technical cooperation between missions with AIDS components and affected countries to promote an exchange of experience and of lessons learned; and strengthening vigilance in countries that may be vulnerable and are on the agenda of the Council.”
2003-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4859 (2003) · source
“My delegation is also aware that these kinds of services, due to their high cost, exceed the financial capacity of developing countries that supply troop contingents for peacekeeping operations. Therefore, Mexico urges all Member States concerned to enhance international cooperation between their competent national organs to supply assistance in the development and implementation of policies for prevention, testing and treatment of AIDS for the personnel to be deployed in such operations. The operation of the HIV/AIDS Trust Fund in the DPKO, with contributions from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), to support the development and execution of AIDS programmes is a good example of those joint efforts that we should encourage.”
2003-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4859 (2003) · source
“In this context, Mexico believes that it is appropriate to have named an advisor on AIDS in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and to create centres for coordination on AIDS in the missions. My delegation believes that the Council should continue cooperating and devising measures within the framework of resolution 1308 (2000) to reach the goal of reducing the spread of AIDS by the year 2015, as laid out in the Millennium Declaration. It is important that the Department continue to encourage States, within the framework of a full respect for human rights, to supply voluntary and confidential counselling and testing services to all peacekeeping personnel, both before and after deployment.”
2003-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4859 (2003) · source
“Controlling the disease is in itself complex and difficult and becomes even more so in situations of conflict, which generate refugees and are the cause of institutional breakdowns, the collapse of basic health and education services, erosion of the social fabric, interruption in productive processes and forced internal displacements of persons. It increases the number of cases of sexual abuse and prostitution and generates violence, chaos and destruction. All of these factors, as indicated by Mr. Piot in his briefing, create conditions conducive to the accelerated spread of AIDS and other contagious diseases. Military personnel, whether regular personnel or peacekeeping personnel, are not immune to contracting and spreading this disease.”
2003-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4859 (2003) · source
“Mr. Pujalte (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): First, I wish to thank Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, and Executive Director Mr. Peter Piot, of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), for their briefings on the actions taken to implement resolution 1308 (2000). The AIDS epidemic has become a global emergency, threatening security, peace and the economic and social development of all countries, not only those located in the affected regions. It is not strange, therefore, that there are countries that consider this disease, AIDS, as the principal threat to their security. In Africa alone, this disease has caused more deaths than all of that continent's recent conflicts taken together. Combating AIDS requires a response based on collective action through international cooperation.”
2003-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4859 (2003) · source
“My delegation is particularly pleased to see that progress has been made in mainstreaming the gender perspective and in the participation of women in public administration, including concrete institutional efforts such as the establishment of the Inter-Ministerial Working Group on Gender Equality and the introduction in the Assembly of a draft law on that issue. Lastly, I should like to ask Mr. Holkeri whether he could provide us with further information on two matters that arose in September. First, can he amplify on the results of the weapons amnesty programme? Secondly, has there been progress in the investigation of the incident in the Dubrava prison? We once again express our support to you, Sir, and our acknowledgement of your mission.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“The sustainable return of displaced persons depends, to a great extent, on their finding acceptable standards of living upon their return, not only from an employment and economic standpoint, which is a basic requirement, but also in terms of safety, security and freedom of movement. It is understandable that the crimes committed in recent months have heightened the sense of insecurity prevailing among minorities, in particular the Serb minority. It is important that measures be taken to improve security conditions. We have taken note of the efforts that are being made to progress in the establishment of the rule of law, including measures to increase the participation of women and of ethnic minorities in judicial institutions, including the courts, as well as in the Kosovo Police Service and the prison service.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“Holkeri indicated, commensurate action must be taken. We hope that the setting up of special investigation teams by UNMIK will lead to the arrest of the perpetrators of those crimes, so that they will not go unpunished. As concerns internally displaced persons belonging to minority groups, in particular the Serb minority, we have taken note of the increase in the number of persons who have been repatriated in the course of this year as compared to the same period last year. Nonetheless, as the report rightly indicates, this is a small percentage given the large number of displaced persons who remain outside of Kosovo, mainly in other parts of Serbia and Montenegro.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“We are pleased to see that further progress has been made in the transfer of non-reserved responsibilities to the Provisional Institutions of Self- Government and that it is envisaged that that transfer will be completed by the end of this year. As we have already indicated, it is important that the process be consistent, both with resolution 1244 (1999) and with the Constitutional Framework. We are deeply concerned at the attacks committed in recent months against members of the Serb minority, apparently on ethnic grounds and also at the increase in the number of acts of violence against UNMIK personnel, which in both cases have resulted in loss of life. Not only do those acts deserve the most categorical condemnation on the part of all the political protagonists in Kosovo, but also, as Mr.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“In this context, the monthly meetings that the labour and social welfare authorities in Belgrade and Pristina have been holding for some time now, virtually without mediation, are an example to be followed. The parallel structures remain an obstacle to the normalization of life in Kosovo. It is important not only that Belgrade cease its support for their existence, but also that conditions be created that will allow the Serb minority to have confidence in the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government and in UNMIK. In this regard, the recommendations contained in the report of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe on this subject can be very useful.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“Undoubtedly, the launching on 14 October in Vienna of direct talks on practical matters between Belgrade and the Pristina authorities is an important step in the right direction, regardless of the composition of the delegations or of the immediate results achieved. It is important that the working groups begin to meet as soon as possible in order to discuss the four selected areas. What will benefit the people of Kosovo most at this time is the resolution of vital practical issues, such as missing persons, the return of internally displaced persons and refugees, energy and communications. To resolve those problems is to take the path towards reconciliation and towards the creation of a climate not only of tolerance but also of greater confidence in the future.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“Mr. Pujalte (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, I wish to thank Mr. Harri Holkeri, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo, for his presence here today and also for having briefed us on the current situation and the prospects for Kosovo. Since this is the first time that Mr. Holkeri has briefed the Security Council, I wish to express to him the Mexican Government's support for the work that he has begun at the head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). We are confident that his leadership will contribute to the development of Kosovo as a multi-ethnic, tolerant, democratic and prosperous society in which the rule of law prevails.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“Benon Sevan, for his very detailed and thorough briefing, and extend our appreciation to him for the work he has done at the head of the Office. We are well aware that the time frame in resolution 1483 (2003) for termination of the Programme is very short, involving extraordinarily intensive work to try to comply with that schedule. My delegation agrees with the proposal by the Ambassador of Germany, Gunter Pleuger, to give the United Nations offices sufficient flexibility to complete the process of renegotiating and amending contracts. That would help ensure continuity and transparency in the process. I have only two questions for Mr. Sevan. Paragraph 7 of resolution 986 (1995), under which an escrow account is to be established, says that independent and certified public accountants should be appointed to audit the account.”
2003-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4851 (2003) · source
“Mr. Pujalte (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): First, my delegation extends its condolences over the deaths and injuries caused by the recent attacks in Iraq. We condemn in the strongest terms the attack on the offices of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Resolution 1502 (2003) described such conduct - attacks on governmental and non-governmental organizations that work for and defend human rights - as war crimes and called for the punishment of those responsible. There is absolutely no justification for attacks against humanitarian organizations, which seek to work for the benefit of the peoples of the countries in which they are located. I thank the Executive Director of the Office of the Iraq Programme, Mr.”
2003-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4851 (2003) · source
“But there is also consensus that the struggle against terrorism must not be waged in such a way that the values and principles that nourish our countries and the United Nations itself are weakened. My delegation will continue to insist that it must be pursued in accordance with human rights, international law and the Charter.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Mexico will therefore be active and constructive in putting forward proposals. On other matters, we view with interest the progress in strengthening dialogue with the relevant international, regional and subregional organizations. We welcome the recent meeting of the Organization of American States, of which Mexico is a member, to that end. Strengthening such links should help principally to complement efforts and avoid duplication or confusion in the areas of competence of the various organizations. We support the initiative of the Chairman of accepting invitations to represent the Committee when he considers it advisable to do so. I cannot conclude without saying that terrorism is one of the greatest threats facing the international community today. All Members of the Organization are agreed on this.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source
“The Committee should also continue to work on the basis of cooperation with, and assistance to, States that lack the capacity to meet all the requirements of resolution 1373 (2001). The Committee should continuously strengthen this aspect, in order to facilitate and maintain interest and momentum in the campaign against terrorism. As for the CTC's future work, while it has certainly made headway, we perceive a weakness in its structure, owing to the Committee's full workload. The challenge now is for it to be efficient yet sufficiently flexible. In that respect, my delegation awaits with interest the report on States' problems in complying with resolution 1373 (2001), as well as the difficulties in the structure and functioning of the CTC itself. That document should provide a foundation for real improvements in the Committee's work.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source
“We view positively the fact that at this new stage Committee experts will be in close contact with States to propose specific measures, case by case, and above all to identify the needs for assistance that States demonstrate. Committee members have the sensitive task of giving the appropriate orientation, in close consultation with the experts, to define priorities for each country. We would like to make it clear that all States, whatever stage they have reached, must continue to submit reports and continue the dialogue with the Committee, no matter how advanced their own institutional or judicial mechanisms to combat terrorism may be. It should be remembered that the obligations set forth in resolution 1373 (2001) apply to all Member States. We thus avoid focusing exclusively on one group of countries.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source
“We particularly welcome the link with the publication by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on the practices of the Organization and regional organizations with respect to the protection of human rights in the fight against terrorism. We ask the CTC to carefully study and carefully discuss this in order to clearly identify areas for its participation. With regard to the current work of the Committee, I would like to refer to the identification of criteria for States that are moving from the implementation stage to the legislative measures recommended in accordance with resolution 1373 (2001), namely, stage B.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source
“It will thus contribute to solving problems that are clearly related and therefore require a joint and coordinated solution. Secondly, I wish to refer to the protection of human rights. In our view, the Committee must maximize its efforts to ensure that counter-terrorism is carried out in full compliance with international humanitarian law and with respect for human rights. The inclusion of this issue in the letters to States will promote awareness of it. As the Security Council considers the changes to the CTC to improve its effectiveness, it should take account of the need to include a human rights expert on the Committee. That would enhance the Committee's legitimacy with all nations. A step in the right direction was the inclusion of a section on human rights and terrorism on the Committee's Web site.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source
“As I have said, Peru will be making a statement on behalf of the Rio Group, so I shall be brief. But I would like to emphasize two points that my delegation considers very important and to make a few comments on the Committee's present and future work. First, we consider that an important development in the work of the Committee has been the inclusion of a special section with explicit questions in the Committee's letters to Member States on the machinery that each country uses to deal with all kinds of weaponry, especially the illicit traffic of small arms and light weapons. This is an important step to ensure that the Committee can support the objectives of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Mr. Pujalte (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Mexico is a member of the Rio Group, and associates itself with the statement that the Ambassador of Peru, Mr. Osvaldo de Rivero, will soon be making on behalf of the Rio Group. My delegation would like first to express its gratitude to Ambassador Inocencio Arias of Spain for the work accomplished since he assumed the chairmanship of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), and to the members of his team and the Committee experts. We also thank the Ambassador for his presentation of the report and programme of work. Mexico is a member of the Committee. Being one of the Vice-Chairpersons, we work very closely with the Chairman and greatly appreciate his efforts. We are aware of his thinking and his programmes, and a lend them our full support.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source
“It was their sacrifice that prompted my country to submit the draft resolution that was adopted as resolution 1502 (2003) in order to give the Security Council a tool to help prevent and deal with such violence. The impartiality and neutrality of humanitarian personnel should not be confused with indifference. The staff entrusted with humanitarian activities in Timor-Leste and elsewhere do not stand alone.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“I take this opportunity to express my deep respect to Ambassador Sharma and the entire staff of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor for their commitment and dedication to Timor-Leste. We also recall and thank the staff members who participated in the United Nations Mission in East Timor (UNAMET) and in the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor. We join others in expressing special thoughts for Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, who played an essential role as administrator of the transition, and for those who have lost their lives in Timor-Leste, particularly the members of UNAMET who died in the horrific events of 1999.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“It is necessary that the Council support the Government's efforts to encourage and support reconciliation meetings on the borders and to promote national reconciliation, supported by the work of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration. During the transition process, the United Nations system must reinforce its presence in order to give Timor-Leste the assistance and training that will to enable it to develop its potential and improve its socio- economic indices. The same commitment is expected from the international financial institutions. The permanent fund to be established in cooperation with the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank should benefit the people of that country.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“The gradual drawdown of UNMISET troops must continue, bearing in mind the development of national capacities as well as the situation on the ground. It is encouraging news that, in the current period, events such as those that occurred at the end of 2002 and at the beginning of this year were not repeated. Proper coordination between United Nations forces and the Governments of Timor-Leste and Indonesia to ensure external security and border monitoring is paramount. That is why we appeal for continued strengthening of ties of cooperation in that sphere. Likewise, an effective strategy must be developed to face the fundamental challenge of reintegrating the 26,000 Timorese refugees.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“The report of the Secretary-General recounts, inter alia, setbacks in the area of the administration of justice, particularly in the processing of those accused of serious crimes, which is a source of special concern. Therefore, we support the appeal made by the Secretary-General in his report that the accused be made available to the judiciary. It is essential to fight impunity. Likewise, we must redouble our efforts to have more trained judges and to facilitate resort to the courts for the population. Similarly, we must continue the process of recruiting and training Timor-Leste's military and police troops, as well as initiatives to build confidence among the civilian population. The training of troops must include human rights training, which holds particular meaning for my country.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“It was of fundamental importance that the international community maintained its firm and sustained commitment and provided the Mission with enough flexibility so that it could adapt itself to needs and developments on the ground. Those are important lessons of which we must take note for the future. There must be an effective exit strategy in keeping with the situation on the ground to support ongoing programmes, with the participation of various bodies of the United Nations system and international financial institutions. To that end, it is essential that the Security Council coordinate with other bodies of the Organization, as well as with specialized agencies, in order to cooperate with the Government of Timor- Leste, bearing in mind their respective mandates and competencies.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“Being in contact with the people and taking their needs into account are fundamental elements in ensuring a good Government. Just as important is the development of good- neighbourly relations. That is why my country welcomes the continuing and deepening contacts and relations between Indonesia and Timor-Leste, as well as the progress achieved in establishing maritime borders with Australia. The only possible path for countries sharing borders is that of respect and cooperation. That redounds to the benefit of both, even when they are States of different sizes. UNMISET's mandate is nearing its end and will leave behind proof of the progress it has made.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“Now that the end of UNMISET's mandate is approaching and - as the Secretary-General's report has made evident - we must reaffirm the international community's commitment and continue to provide technical assistance in various spheres, my country reaffirms its readiness to cooperate in all United Nations forums and specialized agencies with the representatives of Timor-Leste. While there are still tasks ahead of us, Timor- Leste is already a success story, because it is a reflection of what can be achieved in a short time when one has the international community's resolute support and when the people's will is respected. Mexico recognizes and applauds the "open presidency" programme, adopted by President Xanana Gusmao, as well as the "open governance" initiative.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“Mr. Pujalte (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I thank Ambassador Kamalesh Sharma, Head of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET), for presenting the report of the Secretary- General (S/2003/944) on progress made in the implementation of the Mission's mandate. The Mexican Constitution lists principles that the Mexican State must observe and promote in its foreign relations. The first principle is the self-determination of peoples. That is why it has been particularly satisfying to have accompanied, from the Security Council, the people of Timor-Leste over the past two years on their path towards building a free, sovereign and independent State. The diplomatic relations established between the Governments of Mexico and Timor-Leste reaffirm the ties of friendship and cooperation between both peoples.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“Specific steps must be taken to arrest, try and punish those responsible for war crimes. Finally, Mexico trusts that the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina will soon become solely responsible for their future.”
2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source
“The international community's support, both political and economic, has been essential to the peace process in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is important that that support continue until outstanding issues have been addressed. The statistics compiled by Operation Harvest this year are also encouraging. Although there was a decline in the collection of small arms over 2002, the amount of ammunition, mines and hand grenades turned over to the Stabilization Force has increased. As has been pointed out, the road travelled has not been easy, and we will still have to overcome various types of setbacks. In particular, we believe that it will be necessary to ensure that there is no impunity, if the process of reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina's society is to be completed.”
2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source
“We also take note of the efforts made in the economic area to promote growth in trade and employment. We were particularly struck by the participation of civil society in the debate on economic reform and by civil society's monitoring role in implementing that reform. Over 1 million refugees and internally displaced persons have returned to their homes in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Approximately 40 per cent of them are members of minority groups. However, 500,000 persons have yet to return home. Those figures prompt us to mention the suffering caused by armed conflict and the courage that gives rise to hope. They also prompt us to think about the infinite possibilities that open up when political will and economic resources are brought together.”
2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source
“The details presented provide further information about the arrangements proposed to establish such a Chamber. My delegation has lent its support for the completion strategy proposed by the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, and in particular the idea of transferring cases relating to low- and mid-level accused persons to the competent national jurisdictions, with a View to ensuring that the Tribunal can attain its goal of completing its judicial activities at first instance by 2008. What is proposed therefore augurs well for the proper implementation of the completion strategy. Turning to the political sphere, we are pleased that, eight months after elections were held, the process of forming a Government was finally concluded in June in the only remaining canton where that was yet to be accomplished.”
2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source
“Our attention has been drawn in particular to the progress made with regard to the administration of justice, to corruption and to combating organized crime. Mexico trusts that the country's police services will eventually be able to assume the policing functions now provided by the European Union. Similarly, we emphasize the importance of the initiatives under way to strengthen the justice system, which is the key to building up the rule of law in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In that connection, my delegation welcomes the valuable information provided by Lord Ashdown and Judge Meron with regard to the establishment of a special War Crimes Chamber in Bosnia and Herzegovina's State Court to address serious violations of international humanitarian law.”
2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source
“Mr. Pujalte (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): As other delegations have done, my delegation thanks Lord Paddy Ashdown, High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Judge Theodor Meron, President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, for their presence in the Chamber and for the information they have given us. We also thank them for their tireless spirit of service and their commitment to their work. Next month, November, will mark eight years since the signing of the Dayton Peace Accords. As the High Representative's report made available to the Security Council today demonstrates, there can be no doubt that since their signing in 1995 Bosnia and Herzegovina has made progress in normalizing daily life. Mexico has noted with interest the contents of the report.”
2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source
“We wish the authorities of the Transitional Government every success, and we trust that they will be able to uphold their commitment to peace and political dialogue. There are still many outstanding issues, particularly the question of human rights. In that regard, there are many matters to be addressed by the Transitional Government. The Government will have to pay special attention to trials to punish the crimes and violations that have taken place and to prevent impunity. On the humanitarian level, every effort must be made to ensure the safe return of refugees and displaced persons. Lastly, we encourage neighbouring countries to commit themselves to supporting the peace process so that we may put an end to this conflict that has caused so much damage to the Congolese population and to the region in general.”
2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source