We align ourselves with the statements delivered earlier by the observer of the European Union and by the representative of Canada, on behalf of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security.
As we do every year, we are meeting once again to address a problem as old, and yet as current, as sexu…
On behalf of Spain, I would like to express our gratitude for this memorable moment in the adoption of the new draft resolution on improving global road safety (A/72/L.48) in the context of the Millennium Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with the specific inclusion,…
Spain aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union.
Spain advocates for an active and robust role for the United Nations in conflict prevention, political mediation and conflict resolution. This Organization has a unique added value, the product of its broa…
At the outset, I would like to align myself with the statement delivered by the delegation of the European Union. However, I would like to make some additional, more informal, comments in my national capacity.
First, I would note that, unfortunately, for next year the news is not good, as 136 milli…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s open debate.
Trafficking in persons is the commodification of human bodies. It is probably one of the most degrading experiences that human beings can be subjected to. Simply put, it is a modern version of slavery. I would like to make…
Allow me first of all to congratulate the two new co-Chairs, my good friends the Ambassadors of Georgia and the United Arab Emirates, for having been assigned the important responsibility of chairing the informal intergovernmental negotiations at the current session. They are two splendid profession…
Spain aligns itself with the statements made on behalf of the European Union and the Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict.
Children and armed conflict is much more than a mere item on the Security Council agenda. It is a collective responsibility that, as States Members of the United Nat…
Once again, I have the honour of addressing the General Assembly on an issue that Spain considers to be of the utmost importance. The fight against the most serious international crimes constitutes, without any doubt, an essential element in maintaining international peace and justice. It is also an…
Madam President, I wish to thank you for having convened this debate.
(spoke in Spanish)
Again, in my native language, I express my thanks to you, Madam.
When Spain was on the Security Council for two years, one of our major priorities was the women and peace and security agenda. However, now tha…
Spain aligns itself with the political statement made yesterday on this topic by the observer of the European Union.
I would like to begin by thanking the President of the General Assembly for convening this high-level meeting devoted to the appraisal of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to …
At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your election to the presidency of the General Assembly and to wish you every success in that important role. The seventy-second session is also the first of Secretary-General António Guterres’s term, and he can count on Spain’s unwa…
It is a pleasure to introduce draft resolution A/71/L.80 to the General Assembly today on behalf of its two principal sponsors, Guatemala and my own country, Spain.
We wished to introduce this innovative draft resolution to help prevent and combat two forms of criminal activity that have so far bee…
Believe me, Mr. President, when I say that I regret having yet again to begin a statement by expressing my delegation’s consternation and deepest sympathy following the reprehensible terrorist attacks that have rocked Afghanistan in the past few weeks. Through the Permanent Representative of Afghani…
I should like to begin with a few words of congratulations for and gratitude to the Uruguyan presidency of the Security Council.
Spain associates itself with the statement on the protection of civilians to be made by the observer of the European Union on behalf of its 28 member States.
I wish to d…
Like other speakers who have preceded me, I would like to thank the presidency of Uruguay for organizing today’s debate, which is going to help to focus attention on one of the main and systematic violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law, namely, sexual violenc…
My country, which has unfortunately also fallen victim to terrorism, would like to reiterate to the international community and, in particular, to the countries that have suffered its cruel effects last week, our solidarity and firm readiness to continue collaborating in efforts to combat this scour…
I would like to thank everyone for their insightful contributions and their commitment to combating the trafficking in persons. Putting an end to the trafficking in persons in general and in conflict situations in particular goes beyond the efforts of one specific region or country. It requires the …
I would like to begin my statement by firmly condemning and offering the heartfelt condolences of Spain for the terrible attack that took place two days ago against the Sardar Daud Khan hospital in Kabul. We reiterate our full solidarity with Afghanistan in its fight against terrorism.
I also recal…
I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his strong statement and all the members of the Security Council, particularly the delegations of the United States and China, for their collaboration, which has
enabled us to adopt resolution 2321 (2016), establishing an unprecedented sanctions regim…
Humanitarian agencies cannot get into Aleppo. They are encountering enormous difficulties in getting into many parts of Syria and, quite simply, cannot do their work. That is the clear conclusion that I have drawn today from the briefings by Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura, Under-Secretary-General …
