Sexual violence in conflict is a phenomenon that should receive more and urgent attention, and Spain welcomes every effort of the international community to continue working to combat this scourge more effectively. We also welcome the Council’s adoption this morning of resolution 2106 (2013), of whi…
The Government of Spain is very pleased with the convening of this high-level meeting, which affords us an opportunity to share our experiences in the field of combating human trafficking and to coordinate strategies to eradicate that scourge.
In the past few years, Spain has experienced an unprece…
I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in this debate on specific measures to prevent, punish and eradicate sexual violence in conflicts. It is an issue of great concern that affects sensitive areas, such as the protection of civilians in all kinds of armed conflict, the displacement of po…
My delegation is once again participating in this semi-annual debate on the question of Haiti as proof and in recognition of Spain’s commitment with this country in the Latin American and Caribbean region, which is therefore so close to us. Haiti is a friend nation and we are friends of Haiti. For t…
Spain wishes to express its gratitude for the opportunity to participate in today’s Security Council debate and to discuss the specific measures that need to be promoted in order to ensure the full participation of women and girls in peace processes.
Currently, we have at our disposal a large body …
Spain voted in favour of resolution 67/19, on the status of Palestine in the United Nations. Our vote demonstrates the firm and irreversible commitment of my country to a just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Having said that, Spain aligns
itself with the statement to be made la…
My delegation aligns itself with the statement made by the Head of the Delegation of the European Union, and I would like to add a number of comments in my national capacity.
This year we are celebrating the eleventh anniversary of the international community’s commitment to Afghanistan. Spain has …
I welcome the opportunity to participate in this joint debate on the annual report of the Security Council to the General Assembly (A/67/2) and on the question of Security Council reform.
I wish to thank the Permanent Representative of India for his presentation of the Council’s report at our prece…
We are grateful for the opportunity to participate in this open debate. We endorse the statement made by the observer
of the European Union. I would also like to address a few issues that I consider especially pertinent.
I thank the Chairs of the counter-terrorism Committees for their briefings, a…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this debate on the situation in Somalia at a crucial time when the support of the Security Council and the international community for the new Somali authorities is especially important.
Spain fully supports the statement made by the Observer…
Allow me to begin by congratulating Mr. Vuk Jeremić on his election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-seventh session. I am convinced that with his leadership and drive, this lofty institution will be capable of facing the numerous challenges that will arise in the next 12 months.
I…
Allow me to echo other speakers in expressing my gratitude for the convening of this meeting on the third biennial review of the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and its 2006 Plan of Action.
Spain aligns itself fully with the statement made by the observer of t…
I welcome the opportunity for my delegation to participate in this debate on the activities undertaken by the three Security Council Committees on the fight against terrorism. In that regard, we would like to fully endorse the content of the statement to be made by the representative of the delegati…
Allow me to start by thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Mariano Fernández, for his briefing and commending him for his excellent work at the head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). My delegation aligns itself with the statement read…
The year 2011 marks the tenth anniversary of the commitment of the international community with Afghanistan. From the beginning, Spain has been part of that commitment, and for a number of years has been making a significant military and civil contribution to the stabilization and reconstruction of …
I appreciate this opportunity for my delegation to participate in this open debate on the activities undertaken by the three Security Council Committees involved in the fight against terrorism. In that regard, I associate myself fully with the statement to be made later by the representative of the …
We have been mandated by the General Assembly to immediately continue intergovernmental negotiations on the reform of the Security Council. I am referring to decision 65/554 adopted by consensus on 12 September. I am afraid that the task will not be an easy one. Allow me to explain why.
It is a fac…
My delegation welcomes the opportunity to take part in today’s debate on the annual report of the Security Council to the General Assembly (A/66/2).
At the outset, I would like to thank the Permanent Representative of Portugal for his statement as President of the Council. We are pleased to note th…
I begin by congratulating the President on his election to preside over this principal organ in which we all strive to achieve the purposes of the United Nations.
I also wish the Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, the greatest possible success in carrying out his mission of promoting peace and pro…
It is my honour and pleasure to represent my country in this High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases. We share the concern expressed about this issue. I also want to affirm Spain’s endorsement of the statement made on behalf of the Europe…
