Security Council Reform 

On the Issue of Security Council Reform, Mexico would like to affirm General Assembly resolution 51/193 of December 1996. We acknowledge the hard work of the Open-Ended Working Group on the Question of Equitable Representation on and Increase in the Membership of the Security Council. We support the creation of more democratic processes and representation on the Security Council. However, we object in principle to an increase in permanent membership. Increasing permanent membership undermines the U.N. principle of equality. Not only does the “privilege of veto” create an undemocratic voting structure it also greatly threatens the legitimacy and effectiveness of the Security Council.
--Nathan Smith, Antioch College, 2003.

Peacebuilding in Afghanistan

Mexico commends the progress made in the implementation of s/2001/1154 and the new Afghan government and its efforts to bring about a unified and representative government in Afghanistan. We also commend the progress made by the United Nations Assistance Mission to Afghanistan (UNAMA) established under United Nations Resolution 1401 (2002) in pursing its mandate to assist with humanitarian and reconstruction. Mexico recommends that the United Nations continue its efforts to make available the expertise and resources necessary for helping to rebuild Afghanistan. We are pleased to see that efforts made through greater cooperation and the building of consensus within the Security Council have led to greater cooperation and greater effectiveness in the field.
--Nathan Smith, Antioch College, 2003.

Children in Armed Conflict

Finally, we would like to reaffirm Mexico’s position in support the Declaration of the Rights of the Child as stated in the General Assembly resolution 1386 of 20 November 1959. We would also like to reaffirm our support for the recent Convention on the Rights of the Child as set forth in the General Assembly resolution 44/25 of 20 November 1989, which prohibits the use of children in armed conflict. Mexico has ratified this agreement and will continue to support efforts to protect children in Mexico and abroad. We condemn the recruitment or targeting of children under the age of eighteen for combat.
--Nathan Smith, Antioch College, 2003.

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