Mexico’s Representative at the UN General Assembly: Juan Ramón de la Fuente
Mexico’s Foreign Minister, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, will represent President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, starting September 22nd. During his working visit, the Foreign Minister will participate in the General Debate of the Assembly and engage in ministerial meetings on key multilateral challenges, including international security, sustainable development, and human rights.
He will also hold bilateral meetings with foreign ministers from various countries. The theme for this year, “Together, We Are Better: Over 80 Years of Service to Peace, Development and Human Rights,” emphasizes the importance of international cooperation amidst regional conflicts, humanitarian crises, and the challenges posed by climate change.
Mexico’s Longstanding Relationship with the UN
As a founding member of the United Nations since 1945, Mexico has been actively engaged in multilateral forums. During its non-permanent membership on the Security Council (2021-2022), Mexico championed resolutions related to humanitarian assistance and the control of light weapons. Moreover, it has historically advocated for principles such as non-intervention, peaceful resolution of disputes, and the defense of international law.
In this new period, Mexico’s foreign ministry aims to strengthen the country’s voice in debates concerning migration, climate change, and development financing.
Key Actions and Focus Areas
- Representation: Juan Ramón de la Fuente will represent President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo at the UNGA.
- Participation: He will take part in the General Debate and ministerial meetings addressing international security, sustainable development, and human rights.
- Bilateral Meetings: The Foreign Minister will hold discussions with foreign ministers from various countries.
- Theme: This year’s theme, “Together, We Are Better: Over 80 Years of Service to Peace, Development and Human Rights,” highlights the significance of international cooperation in the face of regional conflicts, humanitarian crises, and climate change challenges.
- Historical Engagement: Mexico has been a founding member of the UN since 1945 and has actively participated in multilateral forums, advocating for non-intervention, peaceful dispute resolution, and international law.
- Focus Areas: Mexico aims to reinforce its position in debates on migration, climate change, and development financing.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is representing Mexico at the UNGA? Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente is representing President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo.
- What are the main topics of discussion at the UNGA? Key topics include international security, sustainable development, human rights, migration, climate change, and development financing.
- What is the theme for this year’s UNGA? The theme is “Together, We Are Better: Over 80 Years of Service to Peace, Development and Human Rights.”
- What is Mexico’s historical engagement with the UN? Mexico has been a founding member of the UN since 1945 and has actively participated in multilateral forums, advocating for non-intervention, peaceful dispute resolution, and international law.
- What are Mexico’s focus areas in this period? Mexico aims to reinforce its position in debates on migration, climate change, and development financing.
