Spain was among the 40 countries that participated in the creation of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in November 1919, in Washington, D.C., amid the social upheavals aggravated by the end of the First World War. The ILO declared that “labour is not a commodity”.
The ILO came into exist…
I would like to thank the Dominican Republic, a country that, as both an island State and a Caribbean country, is exposed to climate-related natural disasters, for organizing this debate. The Dominican Republic has a long and rich tradition of environmental policies. Its experience therefore contrib…
Spain welcomes the adoption of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (resolution 73/195). It is a valuable document, which the current Government of Spain supported at the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, held in M…
Spain joins in the celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. My country would once again like to express its gratitude f…
Spain aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier by the observer of the European Union.
Each year, this agenda item on the General Assembly’s programme of work gives us an opportunity to reflect on the main issues on the global humanitarian agenda — humanitarian crises, conflicts and natur…
I am honoured to address the General Assembly with regard to two of the draft resolutions submitted under agenda item 128, entitled “Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and other organizations”.
I wish first to address draft resolution A/73/L.21, entitled “Cooperation between the Un…
The Permanent Representative of Italy has already presented the position of the Uniting for Consensus group to this annual debate (see A/73/PV.36). The Spanish delegation joins her in that position, as we share the conviction that the reform of the Security Council plays an important role in achievi…
There are no viable alternatives to multilateralism. Defending and promoting it, as President of the Government of Spain Mr. Sánchez Pérez-Castejón declared before the General Assembly (see A/73/ PV.11), is a clear purpose of our country and our partners in the European Union, with whose statement w…
Let me begin by congratulating the International Criminal Court (ICC) on its work since our meeting during the previous session (see A/72/PV.36) and by thanking its President, Judge Eboe-Osuji, for his presentation of the report on the Court’s activities in the past year (see A/73/334). The Internat…
I thank the Bolivian presidency of the Security Council for having organized this open debate. The women and peace and security agenda was, as many members know, a priority during our recent term on the Council and continues to be so today.
We have all made progress since the adoption of resolution…
Let me begin by congratulating the International Court of Justice on its work since the previous reporting period. The Court delivered six judgments this year, while another six cases were filed with the Registry. That reflects the confidence that States have in the Court as their preferred venue fo…
I have the honour to address the General Assembly as President of the Government of the Kingdom of Spain. I do so with the emotion that this Hall inspires in me and with respect for the values that gave rise to and guide the daily work of the Organization. I would like to begin by highlighting the f…
It is a singular honour for me to be here today at this Summit to commemorate the centenary of the great man that was Nelson Mandela, Madiba. On the 100th anniversary of his birth, we welcome this occasion to take stock of his legacy. To speak of him is to speak of hope, virtue, generosity and recon…
I would like to begin by thanking the United Kingdom for convening this open debate, which is especially important for Spain.
Over the past several years, we have devoted time, effort and resources to promoting preventive diplomacy and the peaceful settlement of disputes, including mediation. The C…
I would like to start by thanking the Prime Minister of Sweden for his presence in today’s important debate. I also welcome the Special Representative, the Executive Director of UNICEF and Ms. Yenny Londoño, whose presence here demonstrates the importance of working with non-State actors and investi…
Spain aligns itself with the statements made earlier by the observer of the European Union and by the representative of Qatar on behalf of the Group of Friends on the Responsibility to Protect.
This is an important meeting for several reasons. First, this is the first formal debate in the Assembly …
I should like to start by congratulating and thanking the Polish presidency of the Security Council for having recalled the special responsibility of the Security Council in reaffirming the importance of international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians. I wish also to thank Yves Daccor…
I would like to align myself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union.
I am grateful for the briefings by Ms. Viotti, Judge Owada and Judge Meron. I congratulate President Duda and Poland on the choice of the topic for today’s debate.
Upholding and affirming interna…
The United Nations is, as King Felipe VI stated two years ago from this same rostrum, the universal forum for peace and progress for humankind (see A/71/PV.10). Spain would like to thank the President for his initiative of holding this high-level meeting on sustainable peace. The reforms proposed by…
Spain aligns itself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union a few minutes ago.
At the outset, I would like to thank the Peruvian presidency of the Security Council for convening today’s debate. I thank the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, Ms. Wickramanayake, and the lead au…
