UN Security Council to Authorize Mexico's Support in Peacekeeping Operations The News
go to original December 25, 2014

According to the Foreign Relations Secretariat (SRE), the participation of the Mexican Armed Forces in the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations will be implemented gradually and it will be under the authorization of the UN Security Council.

The country’s intervention in these missions will be subject to express orders and clear mandates by the UN Security Council, the only body equipped to make decisions for the management of international peace and security, said the SRE.

In a press release, the SRE referred to President Enrique Peña Nieto’s recent announcement to resume Mexico’s participation in the UN Peacekeeping Operations during the 69th session of the UN General Assembly. The announcement was well-received by those in attendance.

It was also well-received by the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, who agreed that Mexico’s aid in conflict resolution and humanitarian assistance will contribute to the brave work that the UN Peacekeeping Operations does in favor of international peace and security.

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