Winner of Mexican Election Declines Invitation from Zelensky
Claudia Sheinbaum referenced her country's commitment to peace-oriented foreign policy as the reason for rejecting the invitation from Kiev. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Mexico’s president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum has declared her intention to follow a path of non-intervention in foreign matters, confirming that she will not be visiting Ukraine.
Sheinbaum, who will succeed the nation’s current President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador—a key political supporter—on October 1, secured her position as Mexico’s first female president with a resounding victory in the June elections.
Responding to queries about a possible trip to Kiev, Sheinbaum stated, “I don’t think so, I say again, we act in accordance with the principles of foreign policy and the Constitution.”
“Our foreign policy is defined by the Constitution. It is very clear, dignified and peaceful. Searching for the peaceful resolution of conflicts is the cornerstone of our foreign policy. This is our policy, and it won’t change,” further explained Sheinbaum.
This statement follows a commitment from Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky, who recently confirmed that a senior state official would attend Sheinbaum's inauguration. During a discussion with the Mexican publication Excelsior, Zelensky articulated his hope that Sheinbaum would undertake an official trip to Kiev.
Further emphasizing her policy stance, the president-elect reiterated Mexico's ongoing commitment to uphold diplomatic ties with all nations, excluding Ecuador, owing to the disruption of relationships earlier this year after a sovereignty dispute. In April, the relation saw a setback when Quito police forcefully entered the Mexican Embassy to arrest Ecuador’s ex-vice president, ending a prolonged standoff.
“I will attend certain international events which we consider important, but we will not travel much - our responsibility lies here,” Sheinbaum concluded.
Mexico has maintained a neutral position in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The incumbent president has been vocal about his criticism of U.S. military assistance to Kiev and the sanctions levied against Moscow by Western countries. In August, Mexico declined a Ukrainian request to apprehend Russian President Vladimir Putin should he visit for the new leader’s inauguration this fall.
Last year, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Putin related to the Ukraine conflict. Mexico is one of 124 countries that recognize the jurisdiction of the Hague-based court.
Sanya Singh for TROIB News
Sheinbaum, who will succeed the nation’s current President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador—a key political supporter—on October 1, secured her position as Mexico’s first female president with a resounding victory in the June elections.
Responding to queries about a possible trip to Kiev, Sheinbaum stated, “I don’t think so, I say again, we act in accordance with the principles of foreign policy and the Constitution.”
“Our foreign policy is defined by the Constitution. It is very clear, dignified and peaceful. Searching for the peaceful resolution of conflicts is the cornerstone of our foreign policy. This is our policy, and it won’t change,” further explained Sheinbaum.
This statement follows a commitment from Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky, who recently confirmed that a senior state official would attend Sheinbaum's inauguration. During a discussion with the Mexican publication Excelsior, Zelensky articulated his hope that Sheinbaum would undertake an official trip to Kiev.
Further emphasizing her policy stance, the president-elect reiterated Mexico's ongoing commitment to uphold diplomatic ties with all nations, excluding Ecuador, owing to the disruption of relationships earlier this year after a sovereignty dispute. In April, the relation saw a setback when Quito police forcefully entered the Mexican Embassy to arrest Ecuador’s ex-vice president, ending a prolonged standoff.
“I will attend certain international events which we consider important, but we will not travel much - our responsibility lies here,” Sheinbaum concluded.
Mexico has maintained a neutral position in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The incumbent president has been vocal about his criticism of U.S. military assistance to Kiev and the sanctions levied against Moscow by Western countries. In August, Mexico declined a Ukrainian request to apprehend Russian President Vladimir Putin should he visit for the new leader’s inauguration this fall.
Last year, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Putin related to the Ukraine conflict. Mexico is one of 124 countries that recognize the jurisdiction of the Hague-based court.
Sanya Singh for TROIB News
