Mexico urges UN reform and defends sovereignty at General Assembly

UN reform multilateralism diplomacy sovereignty UN80 Global

At the 81st UN General Assembly, Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco, representing President Claudia Sheinbaum, called for a fundamental renewal of the United Nations to better address global armed conflicts and protect human rights. Velasco emphasized that sovereignty should be defined by legal equality among nations rather than military or material resources.

Mexico is actively promoting multilateral reform through the UN80 Global initiative, co-founded with Norway, aimed at increasing transparency and effectiveness. Additionally, Mexico is collaborating with Norway, Qatar, and Switzerland to strengthen the UN's mediation capabilities.

Velasco also highlighted domestic security achievements, noting a 51% reduction in the daily average of intentional homicides since October 2024. On the international stage, Mexico reiterated its recognition of the State of Palestine and its solidarity with Cuba against unilateral economic measures.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres met with Velasco, praising Mexico's historical role as a key ally to the multilateral system and its commitment to international law.

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Antonio Guterres · Claudia Sheinbaum · Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo · Donald Trump · Mexico · Roberto Velasco · Roberto Velasco Álvarez · United Nations · Volker Türk

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[● 7 SOURCES] Mexico urges the UN to undergo renewal to better address global armed conflicts. montecristinoticias.com · lanigua.com.mx · jornadabc.com.mx · ncscampeche.com · xeu.mx · +2 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Mexico and Norway co-founded the UN80 Global group to promote a more effective and transparent UN reform. lanigua.com.mx · jornadabc.com.mx · ncscampeche.com · www.prensa-latina.cu
[● 3 SOURCES] Mexico, Norway, Qatar, and Switzerland are working to expand the United Nations' mediation capabilities. lanigua.com.mx · jornadabc.com.mx · ncscampeche.com
[● 7 SOURCES] Sovereignty is not measured by military power or material resources, but by legal equality among nations. montecristinoticias.com · lanigua.com.mx · jornadabc.com.mx · ncscampeche.com · www.excelsior.com.mx · +2 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Mexico reiterated its recognition of the State of Palestine and its support for Cuba against unilateral economic measures. jornadabc.com.mx · ncscampeche.com · lanigua.com.mx · www.acierta.mx
[● 6 SOURCES] Mexico has reduced the daily average of intentional homicides by approximately 51% since Claudia Sheinbaum took office in October 2024. montecristinoticias.com · deultimominuto.com · xeu.mx · www.acierta.mx · www.excelsior.com.mx · +1 more
[● 3 SOURCES] UN Secretary-General António Guterres recognized Mexico's commitment to international law and its contributions to the multilateral system. lajornadasanluis.com.mx · www.prensa-latina.cu · www.sdpnoticias.com