During the first day’s participation, IV CELAC-EU Summit, Held in Santa Marta, Colombia Juan Ramon de la Fuenteowner of Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE); He advocated the defense of the sovereignty of all Latin American countries.
Speaking at a meeting attended by representatives of the European Union, de la Fuente warned:An imposed alliance is not an alliance. ” He emphasized that dialogue and diplomacy should be prioritized in resolving conflicts.
“Latin America and the Caribbean are and must remain peaceful regions. We join in the call for dialogue and diplomacy to achieve victory in disputed relationships.. This is established by the constitutional principles of our foreign policy and the United Nations Charter,” the SRE chief said.
“Mexico wants to reaffirm the following in this area. the full legitimacy of the declaration of Latin America and the Caribbean as a zone of peace; and our absolute commitment to sovereignty, territorial integrity and national self-determination,” the Prime Minister said.
On behalf of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, the Mexican Foreign Minister called for a reaffirmation of political will and a common vision as the region faces challenges such as migration flows and the regulation of digital spaces.
Mr. de la Fuente stressed that cooperation between CELAC and the European Union must go beyond traditional frameworks.
Bi-regional relations do not depend only on traditional cooperation, but on more modern, bold and balanced collaborations that can generate concrete benefits and strengthen cultural, scientific, technological, productive and social capacities. ”
This vision, he said, responds to the urgency of confronting issues such as rising inequality, persistent migration flows and the still uncertain regulation of the digital space.
Mr. de la Fuente reaffirmed his determination to: Mexico It emphasizes the importance of sovereignty and people’s self-determination, as well as the defense of democracy, freedom, and peace.
The Mexican diplomat argued that international cooperation is above all an expression of political will and a common vision.
“The 4th CELAC-European Union Summit is an occasion to reaffirm that cooperation is not only a means of development, but also an expression of political will and a common vision in the face of the global challenges we face,” said Mr. de la Fuente.
The Prime Minister also emphasized the historical responsibility of participating countries to act through more effective diplomacy that can provide concrete and perceivable solutions to their peoples.
He therefore proposed moving towards a more strategic partnership between CELAC and the European Union, based on a new international vision and mutual respect.
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