On behalf of the Spanish delegation, I too wish to welcome you, Sir, as you preside over today’s debate.
Over the past few days, news reports have provided a glimmer of hope amid the tragedy in Bosnia and
Spain has always maintained that only at the negotiating table can a suitable, lasting soluti…
Allow me at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on New Zealand’s assumption of the presidency of the Council and also on the very skilful and effective way in which you have been guiding us in our work. I should also like to express my delegation’s gratitude to Ambassador Mérimée of France, who las…
The Spanish Government has already expressed its profound consternation at the horrible tragedy of 25 February last, which caused the death of some 50 persons and wounded over 100 among Palestinian worshippers who were participating in the prayer ceremony on Ramadan Friday in the Sanctuary of Abraha…
My delegation has carefully studied the Secretary-General’s report of 9 March and has also followed with interest the latest news provided to members by the Secretariat on the advances made and also the difficulties encountered in the talks between the Government of Angola and UNITA in Lusaka, under…
My delegation wishes to join earlier speakers in expressing pleasure at President Shevardnadze’s presence in the Council today. On behalf of the Spanish Government, I would like to convey a message of solidarity and encouragement to him. We are convinced that, thanks to his courage and personality, …
My delegation is especially pleased to see you, Sir, presiding over our work. I wish to assure you of our full cooperation so that the Council can complete the numerous tasks before it this month.
Allow me also to express our gratitude to Ambassador Olhaye of Djibouti for the efficient work carried…
My delegation has not been able to obtain document A/48/717/Add.5 in Spanish. It was not provided to the Spanish Mission, nor is it available from the documents services in this Hall. In these circumstances, in order not to interrupt the examination of the matters at hand,
Clearly, in recent years there have been changes of great importance in international life which required profound changes in the basic premises of international society as shaped in 1945, due to the appearance of many new States and new political, economic and social realities.
That situation has …
Once again this year the Security Council is submitting to the General Assembly its report on its work, this time for the year to 15 June 1993. This year, however, the exercise is no mere repetition of that of past years, since, in an effort that has only just begun, certain innovations have been in…
I wish to begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, on the way in which you are conducting these high-level plenary meetings on drugs. For me, it is a great honour to have the opportunity to speak at this rostrum.
I wish to express my delegation’s support for the statement made by the representat…
This year the General Assembly thanks to the initiative of Egypt, on behalf of the Organization of African Unity, has an opportunity to consider a very special issue. Ever since the classical age, sport has served the lofty ideals of peace and brotherhood among peoples. Ancient Greece gave birth to …
The inclusion of the item entitled "International assistance for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Nicaragua: aftermath of the war and natural disasters" in the agenda of the current session of the General Assembly makes clear how important it is that the United Nations continue to follow thr…
I should like first of all, Mr. President, to convey to you my warmest congratulations. Your election to the presidency of this Assembly is a clear acknowledgement of your personal qualities and diplomatic skills and is a tribute to your country, the Republic of Guyana. We are pleased that you were …
Allow me
first of all. Sir, to associate my delegation with the statement of the United
Kingdom's Minister of State for the Environment, Mr. David MacLean, on behalf
of the European Community and its member States.
The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, held in Rio
de Jan…
First, on behalf
of my Government, I wish to convey our condolences and heartfelt sympathy to
the Government and people of Egypt on the occasion of the tragic loss of life
caused by the earthquake that struck the city of Cairo.
Spain, as a member country of the European Community, endorses the
…
On various occasions, both in the General Assembly and in the Security Council, the delegation of Spain has stated its unswerving support for Namibia's right to inde- pendence and full territorial integrity. As a point of refer- ence, I. refer to my delegation's statement at the 10th meeting of the …
The truly enlightening debate that has been held thus far has shown us clearly the broad and favourable welcome that the international community has given the initiative adopted by this Organization whereby 1979 was declared the Interna- tional Year of the Child. Clear proof that that welcome was eq…
This year we have the good fortune to have as President ofthe General Assembly Mr. Salim, a veteran of multilateral diplomacy who, in this Organi- zation, has tried his skills with good fortune and effec- tiveness in the service of various causes, but especially in the noble endeavour of decolonizat…
Ever since its creation in 1962, the Special Committee against Apartheid has been engaged in a constant review of all aspects of South Africa's apart- heid policy and its international repercussions, studying ways and means of promoting concerted international action to ensure the elimination of apa…
In the statement made recently by the delega- tion of Spain in the debate of the Second Committee, we have already outlined our position on the proposal of the Group of 77 concerning global negotiations, and we have publicly stated our positive agreement to it. Now let me explain in greater detail t…
