We, too, would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jessen-Petersen, for his interesting and comprehensive introduction to the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). We would like to commend him for th…
Spain voted in favour of resolution 1576 (2004) to extend the mandate of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). However, I should like to make a few observations, because we believe that the decision that we have just taken should not be considered as merely procedural. We bel…
I particularly wish to express our thanks for the oral briefings and written reports from both Tribunals, from Judge Theodor Meron and Prosecutor Carla Del Ponte to the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and from Judge Erik Møse and Prosecutor Hassan Bubacar Jallow of the Intern…
Ten years ago, Spain was a member of the Security Council, and I myself represented Spain at the time. So I had occasion to follow closely the debates that were held, and I also shared the frustration in the Council over the tragic developments in Somalia. After ups and downs, all kinds of difficult…
In the view of my delegation, resolution 1574 (2004), which the Security Council has adopted unanimously, is both timely and appropriate, given the current circumstances in the Sudan. It is a well balanced text, and cohesively addresses itself both to the Naivasha negotiations in the framework of th…
We are grateful to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa, for his introduction of the Secretary-General’s comprehensive report (S/2004/888), and we thank him for his work as the head of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET). We would also …
As other delegations have done, may I first convey the sadness and condolences of the Spanish delegation at the death of the President of the Palestinian Authority, Yasser Arafat, a symbol of the identity and aspirations of the Palestinian people. He showed the way towards the attainment of those na…
Allow me to begin by conveying the most heartfelt condolences of the Spanish delegation to the delegation of the United Arab Emirates on the occasion of the recent death of His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan, head of State of the United Arab Emirates.
At the beginning of this session of…
Spain welcomes the initiative taken by the United Kingdom presidency of the Security Council to hold this open debate, four years after the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security. We would also like to express our appreciation to the Secretary-General for his report (S/2…
Today’s open debate on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts is not just one more Security Council debate to review the work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC). Rather, it is of particular importance, as this is the first time we are taking up this important topi…
As this is the first time I have addressed the Assembly in your presence, Sir, allow me to express to you my sincere congratulations on your election to the presidency of the General Assembly and to assure you of our full cooperation in ensuring the success of its work.
My delegation wishes to than…
Spain is gratified by the unanimous adoption of resolution 1566 (2004), of which, with other members of the Council, it was a sponsor. We believe that the resolution contributes significantly to endowing the United Nations and the international community as a whole with a set of practical and effect…
First I would like to note the skill of the Council’s presidency this month — the United Kingdom — on proposing for the theme of this debate, for the second consecutive year, the rule of law and transitional justice in conflict and post-conflict societies.
In the context of the report of the Secret…
In our debate on this question yesterday, my delegation had an opportunity to express its views on the gravity of the situation in the Middle East, and particularly in the Gaza Strip. At that time, we expressed all our views on this issue, which means that I need not speak at length now. I said that…
Mr. President, allow me at the outset to tell you how satisfied I am to see you guiding our work with your well-known effectiveness and skill. I would also like to
thank you for your kind words about last month’s Spanish presidency.
We would like to voice our approval for the fact that we are meet…
Yesterday, the Spanish delegation listened attentively to the statement of the Prime Minister of Equatorial Guinea, His Excellency Mr. Miguel Abia Biteo Boricó, before the General Assembly. His words, as far as references to Spain are concerned, were received by my delegation with astonishment. The …
I simply want to say that, given the comments made by the Prime Minister of Equatorial Guinea — in which he referred to Spain — my delegation reserves its right of reply, which it will exercise at the appropriate time.
This is the first occasion on which I have addressed the General Assembly on behalf of my country; I am very pleased to do so. My country is an old country — a diverse country, with several languages and various traditions and cultures. Our country is European, Mediterranean and Ibero-American in ch…
First, Sir, I join preceding speakers in expressing our deep condolences in connection with the double aviation tragedy that occurred in your country yesterday. Please convey our condolences to the Russian Government and the families of the victims.
I express our thanks to Special Representative Mr…
Like the speakers who have spoken before me, I too would like to express our gratitude for the detailed report of the Secretary-General (S/2004/669), as well
as for the full briefing we have heard from Assistant Secretary-General Annabi regarding the work of the United Nations Mission of Support in…
