I thank both Ms. Kang and Mr. Guterres for their briefings. The work they are undertaking, together with the humanitarian personnel of the United Nations and other organizations, with a view to alleviating the suffering of the Syrian population is remarkable and worthy of our respect, admiration and…
I very much appreciate the briefing from the Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, Mr. Ivica Dačić.
Spain recognizes the importance of cooperation between the U…
I would first like to thank you, Mr. President, for the interest you have shown in working closely with all the States Members of the United Nations on the issue of Security Council reform.
We congratulate Ambassador Rattray warmly on his appointment and wish him every success in his important task…
The Ebola crisis has clearly become more than just a serious epidemic. Given its exponential growth and its impact on public order, the economy and the political situation in affected countries, it has now become a threat to the stability and security in West Africa, with a potential global impact. …
I wish first to express the gratitude of the Spanish delegation to the Rwandan presidency for having convened this open debate, which allows us to address an issue of increasing importance, that is, the cooperation of regional and subregional organizations in the crucial work that peacekeeping opera…
At the outset, I wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Mr. Ján Kubiš; the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Mr. Yury Fedotov; and Ambassador Tanin, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, for their statements.
My delega…
I would first like to thank Ms. Sandra Honoré, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for presenting the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (S/2014/162). Spain aligns itself with the statement to be made by the observer of the European Unio…
I would like to thank Secretary-General for his commitment to this issue, for his report (S/2013/525) and for being present at this debate. I also thank Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka for her statement and congratulate her on her recent appointment as head of UN Women. Spain fully supports her in the pe…
I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in this debate on specific measures to prevent, punish and eradicate sexual violence in conflicts. It is an issue of great concern that affects sensitive areas, such as the protection of civilians in all kinds of armed conflict, the displacement of po…
My delegation is once again participating in this semi-annual debate on the question of Haiti as proof and in recognition of Spain’s commitment with this country in the Latin American and Caribbean region, which is therefore so close to us. Haiti is a friend nation and we are friends of Haiti. For t…
Spain voted in favour of resolution 67/19, on the status of Palestine in the United Nations. Our vote demonstrates the firm and irreversible commitment of my country to a just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Having said that, Spain aligns
itself with the statement to be made la…
