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  1. “Mexico is particularly concerned that the presence of mercenaries has been detected in the conflicts in Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire because those activities not only contribute to the internal destabilization of those two countries but also constitute a risk for the stability and security of Sierra Leone, Guinea and other countries of the subregion. They also impede the access of humanitarian organizations and agencies to the areas where refugees and internally displaced persons are located. We therefore reiterate the call made by the Security Council in the presidential statement (S/PRST/2002/36) of 13 November 2002 on the situation in Liberia, for States in the region to prevent armed individuals from using their national territory to prepare and launch attacks on neighbouring countries.”

    2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source

  2. “Mexico is committed to combating the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons and has demonstrated its concern for that trade's links with transnational organized crime, the illicit traffic of drugs and international terrorism, as well as its negative impact on democracy and the development of countries. In that context, Mexico promoted the adoption of the Inter-American Convention against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Munitions, Explosives and Other Related Materials and was an active participant in the negotiations on the United Nations Programme of Action and on the complementary protocol of the Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime, prepared in Vienna.”

    2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source

  3. “We encourage the States of West Africa to carry out the necessary steps for full compliance with the Moratorium agreed in 1998 on the importation of this category of arms. Those efforts, as well as compliance with the commitments entered into under the United Nations Programme of Action, will lead to a reduction in the amount of arms available to use by mercenaries. The recruitment, financing, training and use of mercenaries are a cause of concern to the international community because of their responsibility for violations of human rights and the provisions of international humanitarian law, and due to their links to the illicit trade in arms and diamonds and other criminal activities in which they are involved.”

    2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source

  4. “One of the greatest causes for concern in our discussions has been the excessive accumulation of small arms and light weapons and their destabilizing effect on the region of West Africa, in particular on the countries of the Mano River Union. We note that the illicit flows of those weapons have not been stopped, despite the arms embargoes imposed by the Security Council. We therefore call once again on all countries, particularly those countries that export arms, to comply fully with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. Similarly, we support accompanying all legal transfers of arms with end-user certificates as an effective tool for combating the diversion of, and illicit trade in, small arms and light weapons.”

    2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source

  5. “Mexico attaches great importance to the follow- up and full implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Combat, Prevent and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, adopted in 2001, as well as the proper coordination of activities among the Security Council, including the design of mandates for peacekeeping operations; the other organs and programmes of the United Nations; and regional bodies and agreements with specific mandates to combat the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. Members of the Council periodically examine developments in the situation in Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire.”

    2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source

  6. “We have listened very closely to the opinions and proposals put forward by Secretary-General Kofi Annan, the Interim Commissioner of the African Union, the Executive Secretary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the representative of the Chairman of ECOWAS, the representative of the Programme for Coordination and Assistance for Security and Development, and ministers of West Africa on this situation. It cuts across all borders, because small arms and light weapons and their connection to the use of mercenaries exist in other conflict regions.”

    2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source

  7. “Mr. Pujalte (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): My country is very pleased that you, Sir, are presiding over the Security Council today. We consider you to be a great friend of Mexico. We hope with all our heart that this workshop will be a success and that its conclusions will promote discussion in the Council on the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, links with mercenaries and the threats they represent to peace and security in West Africa.”

    2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source

  8. “It is also important for the United Nations to reaffirm its commitment to the administration of justice in Timor-Leste, as well as to reaffirm its full support for the work of UNMISET's Serious Crimes Unit. Mexico believes that combating impunity must be a priority. Finally, I would like to reiterate the support of Mexico's Government and people to the Government and people of Timor-Leste. We also express our confidence that this will continue to be a success story.”

    2003-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4715 (2003) · source

  9. “Whatever the case, we must bear in mind the obligation incumbent upon all States - and therefore upon forces under the command of the United Nations - to protect the human rights of all persons in the fight against terrorism, as established in General Assembly resolution 57/219, adopted last December. The international community must maintain the commitment thus far shown towards Timor-Leste. For its part, the United Nations must continue to support the authorities of the new State in this process. It is therefore indispensable to clearly define the responsibilities and competencies of UNMISET's military and police components and those of the police and defence forces of Timor-Leste and to coordinate their activities.”

    2003-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4715 (2003) · source

  10. “That opinion also holds that in any case such acts involve Indonesian or Timorese individuals acting alone, something that the detention of armed persons in Liquica appears to have confirmed. Given all that, Mexico will in good time analyse proposals to strengthen the response capacity of the bodies responsible for security in Timor-Leste, bearing in mind the ultimate goal of ensuring the effective hand-over of responsibilities to the Government of Timor-Leste and strengthening the capacities of the new State so that its viability is guaranteed. We are concerned by the mention in the report of the Secretary-General of terrorist threats in Timor- Leste. We would like to know whether that is a concrete threat and, if so, what measures have been taken to confront it.”

    2003-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4715 (2003) · source

  11. “Given the structural weaknesses that still exist with regard to security - particularly in the border region - it is necessary to establish whether the acts that have taken place over the past few months are motivated by political considerations, whether they are connected, whether they are part of an orchestrated campaign, or whether they are the desperate acts of persons trying to regain former perquisites and influence or who perhaps view armed attacks as a booming business. In that regard, the opinion shared by the Governments of Timor-Leste and Indonesia to the effect that the acts of violence are not part of any official policy is a positive element.”

    2003-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4715 (2003) · source

  12. “Mexico believes that security could be strengthened in the following areas, inter alia: creating an effective local police force, establishing an independent justice system, strengthening the rule of law and national institutions, and promoting and protecting human rights and basic freedoms. Cooperation between Timor-Leste and all its neighbours, particularly Indonesia, is of fundamental importance. Finalizing the agreement on the demarcation of borders and dealing with the situation of former militia and Timor-Leste refugees still in West Timor are priorities. In addition to other measures, addressing those issues will serve to improve the situation along the border, where the majority of violent incidents have taken place.”

    2003-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4715 (2003) · source

  13. “Mexico shares the goals of consolidating security throughout all of Timor-Leste, improving coordination between international police and the country's security bodies, and strengthening the operation of the national police in responding to civil disturbances. It is important to strengthen security during the post-conflict reconstruction phase in order to guarantee a climate conducive to the country's development. As the report of the Secretary-General (S/2003/243) appropriately points out, unemployment and a lack of training and prospects make it easier to recruit young people to commit acts of violence.”

    2003-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4715 (2003) · source

  14. “Over the past few months, we have noted the violent incidents that have somewhat affected the progress of Timor-Leste in its efforts to consolidate its status as a nation. Mexico, however, is convinced that the Timor-Leste authorities, under the leadership of President Gusmao, and with the support of the international community, will be able to deal with and overcome those obstacles in the best possible manner. My country would like once again to express its gratitude for the work done by UNMISET. We would also like to extend our support to Ambassador Kamalesh Sharma, head of UNMISET, in fully carrying out his mandate.”

    2003-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4715 (2003) · source

  15. “Mr. Pujalte (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I should like first of all the thank the Secretary-General for the special report on the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) and to express gratitude to Mr. Guehenno for having introduced it to us. Before talking about the report, however, I should like to offer the condolences of the people and the Government of Mexico to the people and the Government of the Republic of Korea for the loss of the five United Nations peacekeepers. Turning to the report, I would like to point out that it notes the importance of the Security Council's remaining vigilant with regard to developments on the ground and alert to the danger of creating unrealistic expectations that could undermine what has, to date, been a success story for the United Nations.”

    2003-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4715 (2003) · source

  16. “President, have given us today to be informed of the results of the Stockholm Process should motivate us to continue our consideration of questions relative to sanctions in the relevant bodies. But we should find a format that enables us to know the opinions of the membership of the United Nations. We trust that future presidencies of the Security Council will take this suggestion into account.”

    2003-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4713 (2003) · source

  17. “The effective implementation of sanction regimes in force requires the cooperation of the international community, as well as assistance to those States that need to strengthen their national capacity to implement those sanctions. Mexico reiterates the need for the Security Council to design and implement effective sanctions regimes that constitute useful instruments to dissuade any attempt to threaten international peace and security, without their harming the civilian population or third countries. In that context, we note with great interest the seven principles suggested in the report on the Stockholm Process for effective implementation of targeted sanctions, as well as a consolidated model law to assist countries lacking legislation in this area. The opportunity you, Mr.”

    2003-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4713 (2003) · source

  18. “Despite the fact that proposals have been made to establish independent structures with a more ambitious mandate, these have yet to secure consensus among the members of the Security Council. Given that situation, the Secretariat of the United Nations should possess, in the short term, the budgetary and human resources necessary to strengthen sanction activities in order to give adequate support to the sanction committees, the panels of experts, the monitoring mechanisms and the Security Council's Working Group on Sanctions. Sanctions are an instrument employed by the Security Council to facilitate the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2003-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4713 (2003) · source

  19. “The exchange of information and coordination of activities has a positive repercussion on the implementation of targeted sanctions. We need to consider developing guidelines on best practices and lessons learned in the area of sanctions. In the division of the Secretariat responsible for sanctions, a structure should be established - similar to that which already exists in other parts of the Secretariat - responsible for preparing guidelines on best practices and lessons learned from the various sanctions committees, panels of experts and monitoring mechanisms. The immediate task should be compiling the experiences and lessons learned in the sanctions Committee on Angola and the monitoring mechanism on Angolan sanctions, which completed their work in late 2002. The capacity of the Secretariat should be strengthened.”

    2003-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4713 (2003) · source

  20. “In the case of the sanctions Committee on Sierra Leone, we encourage cooperation and coordination with governmental agencies, the Economic Community of West African States, the countries of the Mano River Union, the International Criminal Police Organization, the International Civil Aviation Organization and the Wassenaar Arrangement so as to secure better implementation and monitoring of sanctions imposed on that country. Similarly, we feel that the Counter- Terrorism Committee should strengthen its coordination mechanisms with other actors in order to ensure that its activities are effective. It is also important to keep open the channels of communication and dialogue with humanitarian agencies, international and local non-governmental organizations, civil society and public opinion and the media.”

    2003-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4713 (2003) · source

  21. “The mandates of the panels of experts require the submission of observations and recommendations to the sanctions committees with a view to taking the steps necessary when sanctions regimes are violated. However, not all committees have that possibility. We therefore support the idea of considering the desirability of personnel of peacekeeping operations in countries under sanction reporting to the committees and to the Security Council on the violations of sanctions that they have detected. In the case of arms embargoes, it would be extremely useful to be able to draw on information from personnel working in the field. There is the issue of improving coordination between sanctions committees and other actors.”

    2003-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4713 (2003) · source

  22. “Despite the fact that sanctions regimes apply to a specific country, in the context of Sierra Leone and Liberia the need has emerged to take a regional approach to implementing and monitoring sanctions. Mexico accordingly supports the idea that the chairmen of sanctions committees should meet and convene joint meetings on questions of common interest that would facilitate the implementation of sanctions. This exercise should include the Chairman of the Security Council's Working Group on General Issues on Sanctions. There is a need to consider the possibility of including in United Nations peacekeeping operation mandates the requirement of reporting violations of sanctions regimes.”

    2003-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4713 (2003) · source

  23. “That is because the very dynamic of the meetings of the committees requires participants to focus on getting through the immediate agenda before them, but does not make it easy to engage in a thinking process on ways and means to enhance the effectiveness of the implementation of sanctions and the appropriate mechanisms to monitor them. I wish to highlight the following points from the set of recommendations submitted to the Security Council. The first concerns improving coordination among sanctions committees. To date, the only attempt at closer coordination has been the tripartite meetings of the sanctions Committees on Sierra Leone, Liberia and Angola, particularly in the areas of arms embargoes, diamonds and travel bans.”

    2003-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4713 (2003) · source

  24. “The exchange of views among representatives of Governments, the United Nations Secretariat, academics, non-governmental organizations and civil society allowed for a candid and in-depth dialogue on the progress, obstacles and challenges involved in devising and applying targeted sanctions, taking as its point of reference the contributions of the Interlaken Process on financial sanctions and the Bonn-Berlin Process on arms embargoes and travel bans. The recommendations of the Stockholm Process are the outgrowth of those discussions and their substance is of particular relevance to the work of the Security Council and its sanctions committees.”

    2003-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4713 (2003) · source

  25. “Along with other countries, Mexico participated in the Stockholm Process with a will to contribute to deliberations on the implementation of sanctions regimes imposed by the Security Council, as well as on other issues related to that topic. We shared our experience as Chairman of the sanctions Committee for Sierra Leone with the working group of the Stockholm Process responsible for considering measures to strengthen the role of the United Nations in that field.”

    2003-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4713 (2003) · source

  26. “Mr. Pujalte (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me at the outset, on behalf of the people and Government of Mexico, to express our condolences to and solidarity with the people and Government of China following the loss of human life and physical damage in their country as a result of the recent earthquake. I wish to express my thanks for this opportunity to address the issue of sanctions. Our appreciation goes to the State Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Sweden, Mr. Hans Dahlgren, for presenting the results of the Stockholm Process on the implementation of targeted sanctions. We congratulate Sweden on its leadership role over the past year in the discussions that produced the final report now before us.”

    2003-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4713 (2003) · source