On behalf of the Spanish delegation, I should like to express my appreciation for the organization of this meeting to consider the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and its plan of action. I should also like to thank Ambassador Rosenthal for his work as facilitat…
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.
First, I wish to thank the Under-Secretary-General, Mr. Oshima, for his briefing on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. My delegation is very pleased that the Council is dealing on a regular basis with this issue, which is of such vital importance to people’s lives. We are also very satis…