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MEXICO TODAY
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Mexico to chair the 34th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean
A proposal by the representative of Argentina, and by unanimous vote of 30 delegates, the Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food of Mexico, José Calzada, assumed the presidency of the XXXIV Regional Conference of the United Nations Food and Agriculture (FAO, for its acronym in English) for Latin America and the Caribbean during the period 2016-2017.
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Blue Flag certification of Mexican beaches
Twenty Mexican beaches and marinas have been certified Blue Flag. This is an international certification of beaches, marinas and major vessels in the world, which promotes sustainable management of coastal destinations and recognizes those who achieve excellence.
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Record number of gray whales in Mexican coast
There are already 1,992 specimen of whales at the Lagoon Ojo de Liebre in the Biosphere Reserve Vizcaino. This figure represents a record in the last 20 years for a first week of February with the presence of gray whales.
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The "Friends of Monterrey" meet in Mexico
This forum is an informal preparatory meeting for the first financing for Development (FfD) forum and the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, to be held this year.
January 31st, 2016
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Mexico wants a dynamic and integrated North America
The North American foreign ministers’ meeting, which took place Friday 28 of January in Quebec City, was a great opportunity to review the progress Mexico, Canada and the US have achieved since the last Leaders’ summit in 2014.
January 29th, 2016
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#MexicoGlobal is contributing to accelerate the economic and social development of Latin America and the Caribbean
Mexico is committed to strengthen CELAC, a symbol of unity, solidarity and fraternity between our peoples.
January 27th, 2016
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#MexicoGlobal is determined to implement Energy Reform in a timely manner
During his participation at the World Economic Forum Meeting 2016, the Mexican President said that low oil prices will not curb, limit or stop the implementation of the Reform.
January 22nd, 2016
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MEXICO CONDEMNS THE TERRORISTS ATTACKS IN JAKARTA, INDONESIA
The Government of Mexico, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ( SRE ) , condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in central Jakarta , Indonesia.
Our country reiterates its absolute rejection of terrorist acts and expressed its deepest condolences to the people and government of Indonesia.
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MEXICO STRONGLY CONDEMNS NORTH KOREA'S NUCLEAR TEST
The Mexican government categorically condemns the nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on January 5 in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
Mexico reiterates its strong condemnation of this and other tests carried out by North Korea in the past, which threaten international peace and security, undermine confidence and increase tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Mexico calls for all States to refrain from conducting nuclear tests, and urges all that have not yet done so to accede to the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) as soon as possible. Mexico has always denounced the development and use of nuclear weapons, which endanger humanity by their very existence. Therefore it promotes and will continue to promote initiatives to abolish nuclear weapons in the U.N. General Assembly.
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Mexico assumes the global responsibility of reducing chemical risks
The Stockholm Convention aims to protect human health and the environment from persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
At present, members of society bear in their bodies nearly 300 substances that were not present in previous generations. Toxicity and low doses of most of these chemicals is unknown long term.
January, 2016
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27th meeting of Mexico’s ambassadors and consuls.
Strengthening Mexico’s presence wherever it has diplomatic offices and continuing to position Mexico as one of the 20 countries that shape the global arena are some of the goals outlined at the 27th meeting of Mexico’s ambassadors and consuls, held at the Foreign Ministry from January 4 to 8.
January 11th, 2016
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Human rights, security, governance and migration are government priorities
Remarks by Interior Secretary Osorio Chong at the 27th meeting of Mexican ambassadors and consuls
The federal government has four priority areas: human rights, security, governance and migration, while always respecting the rule of law, said Interior Secretary Miguel Angel Osorio Chong.
January 11th, 2016
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MIKTA Foreign Ministers’ joint statement on the North Korean nuclear test
We, the Foreign Ministers of Mexico, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Turkey and Australia (MIKTA), deplore North Korea’s fourth nuclear test, which constitutes a clear threat to international peace and security.
We, the Foreign Ministers of Mexico, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Turkey and Australia (MIKTA), deplore North Korea’s fourth nuclear test, which constitutes a clear threat to international peace and security.
January, 2016
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What are the Magical Towns of Mexico?
Mexico has 111 Magical Towns that tourists can visit.
Mexico is the tenth most visited country in the world. Tourism is one of the main engines of the economy of Mexico.
What are the Magical Towns of Mexico? There are towns in Mexico worth visiting because they are site of legends, historical events, important traditions and cultural manifestations. To make them known, the Government of Mexico has implemented since 2001 the Magic Towns program.
January, 2016
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Mexico's Foreign Secretary official visit to Washington D.C.
Foreign Secretary Claudia Ruiz Massieu spoke about migration at the Wilson Centre in Washington, D.C.
January, 2016
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USD 23 billion Green Investments in PEMEX
During his participation at the 21st Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (cop21) held in Paris, President Peña Nieto announced investments for cleaner gasoline and diesel, with lower sulfur content, which will allow Mexico to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
January, 2016
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Trade, Industry & Agriculture Development Policies Make Mexico a Safe Bet for Investment
At the inauguration of a new plant for animal food “Nestlé Purina” with an investment of one billion dollars, the Minister of Economy of Mexico explained the advantages of Mexico as production platform in the agribusiness sector.
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Mexico is in a better position in regards to the complex global economic scenario due to structural reforms
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In the 33 months since the beginning of the present administration, FDI in Mexico has reached $92 billion USD
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Annual inflation in November was 2.21%. The seventh consecutive month of record low inflation rates
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Mexico a global leader on Climate Change issues
As COP21 wraps up, Mexico (#MéxicoGlobal) has become an influential actor, playing a leadership role on the issues of sustainability and climate change.
The Mexican delegation participated actively in the COP21 workshops and additional meetings. Over 100 countries, including Mexico, joined a coalition to give impetus to an ambitious and legally-binding climate agreement at COP21.
At COP21, Mexico’s development of synergies in three areas—climate change, biodiversity and fighting desertification—was evident.
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UN's Third Committee adopts resolutions promoted by Mexico
Sunday 11/29/15 | Mexico City
The Third Committee of the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN), responsible for the analysis of social, cultural and humanitarian issues, adopted by consensus of its 193 member countries, four draft resolutions presented by Mexico on social development and human rights, during its 70th regular session.as the first developing country to submit, on March 27, its adaptation and mitigation commitments for 2020-2030.
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Mexico at the 21st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21), Paris November 28-30 2015
- Mexico was the first developing country to submit, on March 27, its adaptation and mitigation commitments for 2020-2030.
- It voluntarily committed to reduce by 22% the emission of greenhouse gases and compounds, and black carbon emissions by 51%, in compliance with the General Law on Climate Change.
- For Mexico, it is a priority to balance economic growth with environmental protection. Therefore, our country recognizes the importance of forums such as COP21.
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Mexico chairs the 24th OPANAL General Conference
The Agency for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean (OPANAL) held the 24th regular session of its General Conference in Mexico City with the participation of representatives from Latin America and the Caribbean, observer nations, international organizations and civil society.
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Informal dialogue between the Pacific Alliance & APEC Leaders
On the occasion of the XXIII Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC) Summit, on November 18, 2015 took place the “Informal Dialogue between the Pacific Alliance (AP) & APEC”, with the participation of the APEC Leaders and the presidents of Peru, Ollanta Humala, México, Enrique Peña Nieto, Chile, Michelle Bachelet and Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos.
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Conclusion of the negotiations of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
Source: Secretary of Economy of Mexico
The 5th of October of 2015, the Secretary of Economy, Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal, and their counterparts of the countries of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) announced in Atlanta, Georgia, the conclusion of negotiations on this ambitious commercial agreement.
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The foreign ministers of Mexico and France co-chair high-level meeting to restrict veto in the UN Security Council
30 September 2015
On Wednesday, Foreign Minister Claudia Ruiz Massieu and French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius co-chaired the high-level meeting on restricting the use of the veto in cases of mass crimes during the High-level Segment of the 70th Session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York.
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President Enrique Peña Nieto at the General Assembly
28 September 2015
Millions of migrants need an effective and comprehensive response from UN
In his address to the 70th General Assembly of the United Nations (UN), the President of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto, urged to "respect migrants, respect women, respect all races and religions, respect diversity and political pluralism, but above all respect human dignity. That's what our societies deserve."
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The Pacific Alliance and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) strengthen their dialogue
28 September 2015
On September the 28, during the 70th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, Foreign Secretary Claudia Ruiz Massieu participated in the second ministerial meeting between the Pacific Alliance and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
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President Enrique Peña Nieto and his counterparts from the Pacific Alliance met with the Financial Times and with Citigroup
27 September 2015
The President of Mexico stressed that the principles of democracy, free trade, responsible public administration and macroeconomic stability, together with progress in the integration of economies, are generating confidence needed to attract investment This is a common understanding among Pacific Alliance countries.
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The Global Summit of the Open Government Partnership will be held in Mexico on 28 and 29 October
25 September 2015
This Agenda is the mechanism to cement the new development goals globally.
• Mexico, as Chairman of the Open Government Partnership (OGP), signature, along with 12 other countries, a Joint Declaration for Open Government Agenda 2030.
• As a first step, Mexico calls for the adoption of the International Charter of Open Data.
• In October, Mexico will host the Global Summit of the Alliance for Open Government
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Mexico hosts the First Conference of Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty in Cancun
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of México, Jose Antonio Meade, opened the 1st Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty ATT, in Cancun, Quintana Roo, on Monday 24 August 2015.
The Conference’s purpose is to ensure the effective implementation of this treaty which came into force last December.
In his speech, Minister Meade highlighted the importance of the first conference to build a solid institutional and procedural framework for regulating international transfers of conventional weapons, particularly small arms and light weapons.
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Mexico at the seventh FEALAC Ministerial Meeting
- FEALAC is the only bi-regional forum that brings together most of the countries of Asia and Latin America. Together, they represent 40% of the population, 35% of GDP and 33% trade volume in the world.
- Mexico and the Inter-American Development Bank would jointly organize a seminar on strengthening the productive chains for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia
- Mexico’s National Institute of Entrepreneurship would organize a global forum for Latin America and Asia on innovative strategies for traditional micro, small and medium-sized businesses in 2016
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Further protection for endangered turtle species in Mexico
The Government of the Republic will further strength its intelligence duties to enhance the protection of Olive Ridley turtles on the beaches of Oaxaca and Michoacan, to intensify its operations in the natural spawning grounds throughout the spawning- arrival season of this endangered species .
This was announced by head of the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection, Guillermo Haro Belchez , after stating that these actions include the use of modern technology such as drones as well as maintaining a greater presence of elements of various federal agencies , among them the Federal police and the Navy of Mexico .
The federal official led a surveillance operation on 24 of August 2015 at Escobilla Beach, Tonameca municipality of Santa Maria , Oaxaca, a natural spawning and arrival site of the Olive Ridley turtle which is an endangered species.
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2015 Mexico's results on Millennium Development Goals
The Government of the Republic submitted the fifth and final Progress Report 2015 on the Millennium Development Goals.
In this Report, Mexico reported a positive performance: the goals established were achieved in 37 of 51 indicators, equivalent to 72.5% compliance; six more will be completed in a short time and in the remaining seven will be strengthened to meet them in full.
The Millennium Development Goals were adopted in 2000 in order to reduce the lag in social development, health, education, gender equality and the environment.
In Mexico, adopting the MDGs, meant to build public policy actions, coordination and evaluation mechanisms, data systematization and monitoring has become international example. Mexico shares his experiences in Central America and the Caribbean.
This year, the trend of meeting goals at international and national level will be strengthened with the adoption of a new comprehensive development framework entitled "Transforming Our World: Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development", which will be adopted at the General Assembly UN next September.
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Results of Mexico's Tourism Activity until April 2015
According to Banco de México, the number of international tourists to Mexico surpassed 10.5 million in the first
four month period of 2015, a new record high for the same period in past seven years.
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Mexican aerospace industry at the International Paris Air Show
Mexico participates in the 15 to 21 June at the International Paris Air Show, the most important event of the aerospace industry in the world, attended by 30 participants from state governments and businesses Yucatan, Queretaro, Sonora, Quintana Roo, Nuevo Leon, Jalisco, State of Mexico, Chihuahua and Baja California.
The event is the perfect setting for Mexico to consolidate its presence and show to all attendees develop this industry has had in recent years to achieve becoming the most competitive nation in the Americas in aerospace manufacturing costs. In addition, space is an opportunity to export and publicize products, services and competitive advantages of aviation in Mexico, in the international market sector.
The Paris Air Show in Le Bourget north of Paris, has more than 2 000 115 international exhibitors from over 44 countries; 130 000 trade visitors and more than 176 000 general visitors. It is the oldest and the world's largest air event, which aims to present the best developments in both commercial and military aerospace field.
 
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Three Mexican restaurants among the best of the world
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Mexico's gastronomy was recognised among the best since three restaurants owned by Mexican chefs were included last night in the list of The World´s 50 Best Restaurants. The jury, composed by an influential group of nearly a thousand experts from the gastronomy industry ranked Pujol restaurant lead by the Mexican chef Enrique Olvera at No. 16, and for the third year in a row in the top 20 of the global list.
 
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Fighting Corruption
Mexico is currently experiencing one of the most important processes of institutional transformation in its modern history. For the first time in decades, the main political forces have thoroughly reviewed and reorganized our political, economic and social system on the basis of 11 major reforms. We have adapted the structure of the state to turn Mexico into the country we all want. Achieving this will undoubtedly depend on everyone, society and the authorities—the three branches and different levels of government—acting with professionalism, integrity and honesty.
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Mexico must change. A message from the President of Mexico
After Iguala, Mexico must change. Therefore, like any other Mexican, I join citizens’ clamour for justice.
As a parent, I share the pain, anguish and uncertainty of the victims’ families.
As a Mexican citizen, I also share the demand for justice for society as a whole. These acts of barbarism cannot go unpunished.
And as president, I assume the responsibility of leading all efforts to free Mexico of crime; and to combat corruption and impunity. In short, to construct a rule of law.
Convinced of this, I have decided to promote fundamental changes that will enhance security, justice and the rule of law in Mexico. In view of the circumstances we have experienced, let us demonstrate, once again, Mexicans’ unity, character and determination.
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National Strategy for Prevention and Control of Overweight, Obesity and Diabetes of the Mexican Government
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Treatment of High-Cost Diseases in Mexico's Popular Insurance
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Successful High Risk Neurosurgery takes place in the Mexican State of San Luis Potosi
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UN adopts Mexico's initiative about bullying
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Launch of the Evaluation on the Implementation of the Constitutional Reform on Human Rights
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IX Pacific Alliance Summit
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Ambassador Joel Hernandez of Mexico is elected to the Inter-American Juridical Committee (IAJC)
His election comes in recognition of his work as a Mexican jurist and diplomat and of Mexico's leadership in the region.
During the 44th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) that June 4, in Asunción, Paraguay, Ambassador Joel Hernández García and others were elected to the Inter-American Juridical Committee (IAJC) for the 2015-2018 term.
Ambassador Hernández' election comes in clear recognition of his excellent work as an international jurist and his distinguished diplomatic career in multilateral affairs as a member of the Mexican Foreign Service.
The IAJC is an OAS advisory body on juridical matters of an international nature that promotes the progressive development and the codification of international law; it also studies juridical problems related to the integration of the developing countries of the hemisphere and seeks to attain uniformity in their legislation.
Ambassador Joel Hernández holds a law degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and a Master's degree in international law from New York University. He has a strong academic background and extensive diplomatic experience, and has represented Mexico in various international forums including the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and the International Court of Justice.
He has been a member of the Mexican Foreign Service since 1992, and an ambassador since 2008. He is currently the President of the Personnel Committee of the Mexican Foreign Service.
His extensive legal and diplomatic career includes senior positions both in Mexico and abroad, including as the official for the Law of the Sea in the United Nations; Alternate Permanent Representative of Mexico to the United Nations in Vienna; Director General for the United Nations; Legal Adviser of the Foreign Ministry and Mexico's permanent representative to the Organization of American States (OAS).
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Mexico's Tequila Industry
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Mexico's Armed Forces present document on use of force with adherence to Human Rights
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Foreign Minister Jose Antonio Meade Speaks at the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict
The summit brought together over a thousand people including foreign ministers, international organizations, civil society and legal and security experts, who reaffirmed the international condemnation of sexual violence in armed conflict and the need for a global strategy to prevent, investigate and punish this crime.
As regional sponsor of Britain's Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative (PSVI), Foreign Secretary Meade spoke at the opening of the summit, saying it was unacceptable that, in the 21st century, sexual violence was still used as a tactic of war. He said the victims of this crime call on the international community to pay urgent attention to this crime and described as inexcusable the fact that most of the cases go unpunished despite being serious violations of human rights and of international humanitarian law.
At the Global Summit, the Foreign Secretary presented the recommendations of the international seminar "Time to Act: Voices from Latin America: Ending Sexual Violence in Conflict" which was held by the Foreign Ministry in Mexico City from May 12-13, 2014. The recommendations include the need for an intercultural perspective to combat sexual violence, the importance of providing training to the personnel that assist the victims, implementation of specific protective measures for victims and witnesses and creating stronger networks between governments and civil society.
Foreign Secretary Meade also participated in the ministerial roundtable on "Call to Action: Prevention of and Response to Sexual Violence in Emergency Situations," where he announced Mexico's support for the communiqué on protecting women and girls in emergency situations. This international effort brings together countries such as Australia, Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as various UN agencies, international organizations and civil society to oprotect women who are the victims of these abuses.
In his speech at this roundtable, the Foreign Secretary said that Mexico would strengthen its collaboration with strategic actors such as the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in order to help improve the conditions of children in situations of armed conflict.
He was also invited to co-chair, with Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende, a meeting for ministers on why it is important to involve women as active participants in the battle to stop sexual violence, the goal of which was to reflect on the key role of women in preventing conflicts, peacemaking, the rule of law and democracy building. During the meeting, Mexico stressed the importance of strengthening national and international mechanisms for the effective inclusion of women in these processes and the need to strengthen international cooperation for capacity building, including the exchange of best practices. The Foreign Secretary noted that Mexico has promoted strengthening the rule of law as a central principle for consolidating peace and promoting development.
Mexico was acknowledged during the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict as a strategic ally in this international effort due to its commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women, human rights and international peace and security.
As a regional sponsor of the initiative, Foreign Secretary Meade said that Mexico will continue working with all of the stakeholders involved in the cause. He asked the international community to complement the multilateral efforts of the UN to combat this crime with the results of the summit and, above all, to provide victims and their families with the justice they so desire.
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