We have already reported about the G8 coalition and its views on he issue forced migrations. The aims of G8 member states have been quite mixed so far - some have put a lot of emphasis on the policy of burden sharing, while others want to focus on prevention of forced migrations and protection of migrants. It seems that there is a much larger consensus among the member states of Americas. In the interview with G8 member states, the representative of USA has exposed the issue of human trafficking and smuggling - and it was the only one to put such an emphasis to this issue. But it has found a lot of supporters in the Organization of American States (more about that tomorrow) and in Indonesia. In both of the joint statements - the one with Mexico and the one with Indonesia, the issue of human trafficking and smuggling is especially emphasized. "We must develop strategies to identify, suspend and dismantle any and all criminal networks engaged in criminal activities such as trafficking and smuggling of drugs, weapons, money and people," stated the US and Mexican delegates. And similarly, the US and Indonesian representatives: "As long-term partners in dealing with human trafficking and human smuggling, both countries call upon states to consider these two issues as an important element of the forced migration topic."
Forced migrations aside, the USA and Mexico have expressed a shared interest in creating a border that promotes economic competitiveness and enhances security through a secure, efficient, rapid, and lawful movement of goods and people. "It is important to maintain effective border security as well as strong bilateral cooperation on economic, political and social field."
The Indonesian and US delegation discussed the many ways that Indonesians and Americans are building cultural, business, and other linkages, including rapidly improving cooperation in law enforcement, health, agriculture, education, science and technology, as well as to address climate change.
See details in both statements below:
JOINT STATEMENT - MEXICO AND UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Mexico and United States of America share interest in creating a border that promotes economic competitiveness and enhances security through a secure, efficient, rapid, and lawful movement of goods and people. Both representatives have once again confirmed the importance of cooperating on this field. Only bilateral approach will lead to enhanced economic cooperation, public safety, firm ties between countries and reduce many issues related to the first topic of the UNGA 2013 agenda.
It is important to maintain effective border security as well as strong bilateral cooperation on economic, political and social field. To enable this, we will continue to improve infrastructure and new strategies of controlling border travel and trade.
Mexico and United States of America will do their best to complete Action Items for 2013 and effectively implement Border Violence Prevention Protocols. Both countries will implement their programmes through 21st Century Border Management Executive Steering Committee as well as other mechanisms and diplomatic channels.
United States of America and Mexico would like to express their support for bilateral and multilateral negotiations on the topic of forced migration. As long-term partners in dealing with human trafficking and human smuggling, both countries call upon states to consider these two issues as an important element of the forced migration topic. We must develop strategies to identify, suspend and dismantle any and all criminal networks engaged in criminal activities such as trafficking and smuggling of drugs, weapons, money and people.
Tamara Pungaršek
Permanent Representative of Mexico to the United Nations
Urška Učakar
Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations
JOINT STATEMENT - INDONESIA AND UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Indonesia and United States of America held a bilateral meeting reaffirming importance of their expanding ties. Their cooperation and partnership is pursued through Comprehensive Partnership, Equal Futures Partnership, Program Implementation Agreement and several other bilateral and multilateral forums, including ASEAN Regional Forum.
Delegations discussed the many ways that Indonesians and Americans are building cultural, business, and other linkages, including rapidly improving cooperation in law enforcement, health, agriculture, education, science and technology, as well as to address climate change.
Indonesia and the United States agreed upon doing everything in their power to enhance further collaboration on the issue of helping open markets across the region to greater trade and investment, working to discourage protectionist policies that serve as roadblocks to greater economic integration. Indonesia also expressed its intention to work towards a more simple, transparent and predictable trade regulations as this recommendation has already been formed prior to the meeting. United States offered full support to Indonesia in their preparations for hosting APEC in 2013. This is just one of the many ways countries will continue to see greater openness and economic opportunities for more people in more places.
Indonesia and United States are equal partners in building regional and international stability and prosperity. As such, we will cooperate in the issue of forced migration which is one of the factors of instability in the international community. As recipient countries of various migration inflows and growing number of refugees, our cooperation on prevention and protection of vulnerable groups is necessary. Another aspect of our cooperation is also human trafficking issue which can be tackled through effective anti-criminal activities and security strategies.
Tina Orešnik
Permanent Representative of Indonesia to the United Nations
Urška Učakar
Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations
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