It is an honour for me to represent the Ministry of Health, Social Services and Equality of the Kingdom of Spain at this High-level Meeting, where we have an opportunity
to reaffirm the support of the Government of Spain for the Political Declaration of the High-level Meeting on the Prevention and …
At the outset, I wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Mr. Ján Kubiš; the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Mr. Yury Fedotov; and Ambassador Tanin, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, for their statements.
My delega…
I would like to begin by thanking the President of the General Assembly for organizing this review meeting, and by acknowledging the work of the Permanent Representative of Turkey in facilitating the draft resolution on the fourth review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (A/68/…
My delegation would like first to thank the Secretary- General for his briefing this morning on the current situation and new trends in peacekeeping operations. We also thank the Russian presidency for its initiative in convening this debate and for the priority it has
attached to this issue in the…
At the outset, I welcome draft resolution A/68/L.44, on interaction between the United Nations, national parliaments and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). My country fully supports and will sponsor the draft resolution, and believes that a relatively important step forward has been taken in terms…
I would first like to express my gratitude for the convening of this meeting on the occasion of the tenth nniversary of the adoption of resolution 1540 (2004). We are debating an issue of great importance for international security. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Republic of…
I thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this debate, and the Special Representative of the Secretary- General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Bangura, for her important contributions.
Spain fully aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union. The full…
Spain fully aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union and wishes to make the following additional contributions.
The maintenance of international peace and security is a fundamental goal of the United Nations. However, on many occasions we have seen countries …
Spain joins in the commemoration of this International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Every 25 March, we come together here to recall one of the most dreadful and horrifying chapters in the history of humankind. I would say that it is also one of the …
I would first like to thank Ms. Sandra Honoré, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for presenting the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (S/2014/162). Spain aligns itself with the statement to be made by the observer of the European Unio…
Allow me to begin, Mr. President, by cordially commending you on organizing this debate and on the excellent chairmanship of Luxembourg of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. I also wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General.
I align myself fully with the state…
I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his presence this morning and the Lithuanian presidency for having organized this debate.
Spain fully associates itself with the statement made this morning by the observer of the European Union.
I will distribute in the Chamber the full version of m…
Given the hour, I shall make a brief statement. My
complete statement will be circulated in the Chamber and posted on the website of the Spanish Mission.
I would like to begin my statement by congratulating you, Madam President, on your presidency of the Security Council, which you assumed just on…
Allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, on Jordan’s election as a member of the Security Council and on the way you have conducted the work of this body this month. You are aware of the profound esteem and consideration that the Spanish people have for the Jordanian people and of the fraternal …
My delegation welcomes the opportunity offered to us in this joint debate on the annual report of the Security Council to the General Assembly (A/68/2) and on the question of Security Council reform.
In connection with the report of the Security Council to the General Assembly covering the period f…
I would like to thank Secretary-General for his commitment to this issue, for his report (S/2013/525) and for being present at this debate. I also thank Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka for her statement and congratulate her on her recent appointment as head of UN Women. Spain fully supports her in the pe…
On behalf of Spain, I would like to congratulate Ambassador Ashe on his new responsibility as President of the General Assembly and to convey to him our firm support and best wishes. His abilities are a guarantee of good work for the next 12 months. I would also like to thank his predecessor, His Ex…
I very much appreciate the Argentine presidency’s inviation for Spain to participate in this bi-annual debate on the situation in Haiti. I see that as an acknowledgment of my country’s commitment to the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and to strengthening institutions and th…
I would like to express thanks for the statements made by the Secretary-General, the Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Director for International
Law and Cooperation at the International Committee of th…
This summer will herald a decisive moment for the international community’s commitment in Afghanistan. Spain has been part of that commitment from the outset and has
devoted significant military and civilian efforts, with the clear aim of contributing to the stabilization and reconstruction of the …
