Mexico takes part in the UN Security Council debate on the situation in the Middle East

Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard took part today in the UN Security Council quarterly open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. The debate was held in videoconference format and attended by the Council's permanent and non-permanent members.

In his remarks, Foreign Minister Ebrard emphasized that Mexico's goal is “to promote a comprehensive and definitive solution to the conflict based on the premise of two States that addresses Israel's legitimate security concerns and allows for the consolidation of a politically and economically viable Palestinian State that lives side-by-side in peace with Israel within secure and internationally recognized borders." In regard to Jerusalem, he said that Mexico considers it essential to recognize its special status, in accordance with the relevant United Nations resolutions and applicable international law.

In line with the Mexican foreign policy principle of the peaceful settlement of disputes, our country will promote and support any initiative that allows for the resumption of the peace process between Israel and Palestine. Mexico believes that a just and sustainable peace in the region will only be possible by achieving an agreement negotiated by both parties based on the premise of two States.

He further said that Mexico recognized the work done by the United Nations in assisting the Palestinian refugees,  and he called on both parties to refrain from taking actions that could hinder the peace process. In accordance with UN Security Council resolution 2334 (2016), he called for halting expansion of Israeli settlements and avoiding violent actions. The priority must be the establishment of a lasting peace, "based on mutual respect and in full adherence to the rule of law," said the Foreign Minister.

Mexico was elected to the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member for the 2021-2022 term. Mexico's participation is a demonstration of its multilateralist vocation and recognition of our country as an important partner in the international arena.