My statement will focus on previous views on the conflict, the humanitarian situation, remarks about terrorism, the political process and the role of the United Nations.
With regard to earlier perceptions, we all agree that, as with other conflicts in the Middle East, the roots of the conflict lie …
There is a famous etching by Goya called “The Dream of Reason Produces Monsters”. Goya taught us that when reason deserts us, when it literally falls asleep, it leaves space free for the worst demons of our nature to take hold. Seventy years ago humankind awoke not from a dream, but from a nightmare…
I would like to begin by highlighting the timeliness and relevance of convening this meeting at a particularly complex moment. I would also like to underscore that, in combating the phenomenon of terrorism, it is crucial that there be leadership, perseverance, determination and, above all, unity. Wi…
This is the first time that I participate in an open debate of the Security Council since Spain became a non-permanent member on 1 January. It is a worthy opportunity for me to do so since the matter that brings us here today is of extreme gravity.
My first words are of emotion and respect. I was m…
First of all, allow me to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this debate and for the invitation to participate to address the grave threats currently faced by Iraq — and not only Iraq.
Jihadist terrorism poses a threat to the entire international community. Spain knows that well through its ow…
