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De Laiglesia

lines on the record: 63
first: 2010-12-17
most recent: 2012-03-08
sittings or episodes: 9
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“Spain is the third-ranking bilateral donor to Haiti. When President Martelly visited my country last July, we set up a fund of â‚¬50 million for small and medium-sized enterprises. I am pleased to inform the Council today that the fund is already available.”
2012-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6732 (2012) · source
“The current pace is insufficient for meeting the target in 5 years and increasing the current 10,000 police to 16,000 by 2016, in compliance with the HNP Development Plan 2012-2016. Finally, with respect to MINUSTAH, I will limit myself to two comments. First, my country believes that the partial reduction of the post-earthquake surge carried out under resolution 2012 (2011) adopted in October 2011, must be continued until its completion in June. Secondly, we also trust that the response to the cases of misconduct of which Mission staff have been accused will be dealt with correctly in accordance with the zero tolerance policy of the United Nations. Internal investigations have started and disciplinary measures have been promptly taken. My country remains firm in its commitment to providing assistance.”
2012-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6732 (2012) · source
“The high potential number of incidents involving those groups or irregular militias remains of concern. We trust that there will be an appropriate response from the Haitian authorities, in particular from the Minister of the Interior. Secondly, Spain believes that prioritizing the security sector will promote the strengthening of the Haitian National Police (HNP). My country considers it a priority that the HNP be able to assume full responsibility for security as soon as possible. In that respect, we share the concern of the Secretary-General and the Security Council, as expressed in its report on the mission in Haiti, over the slowdown in recruitment efforts.”
2012-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6732 (2012) · source
“Means must be found to effectively channel international aid to Haiti, in particular after the expiration of the Interim Haiti Recovery Commission this past October. We must effectively undertake the vast responsibility of channelling such aid and ensuring that it leads to better conditions for the people of Haiti, and of establishing a foundation for sustainable and durable economic development. It must not be forgotten that while three-quarters of the people live on less than $2 a day, approximately half of the people live on less than $1 a day. I have two thoughts on the issue of security. First, Spain expresses its great concern and condemns the emergence of armed groups that have increased the atmosphere of instability and insecurity.”
2012-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6732 (2012) · source
“We trust that the crisis will be resolved as soon as possible with the appointment of a new Prime Minister who can carry out the intuitional, economic and social reforms needed in Haiti in order to effectively accomplish the task of reconstruction. Cooperation from all political actors, particularly an understanding among the legislative and executive branches, is vital at this critical time. Two additional measures that will certainly assist in restoring political stability are, on the one hand, the promulgation of the constitutional reforms and, on the other, the holding of partial legislative and municipal elections through the establishment of a credible electoral council.”
2012-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6732 (2012) · source
“Mr. De Laiglesia (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me to start by thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Mariano Fernandez, for his briefing and commending him for his excellent work at the head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). My delegation aligns itself with the statement read out by the Head of the Delegation of the European Union. I will make some additional comments in my national capacity. Spain continues to follow with concern the new political crisis affecting Haiti after the resignation of Prime Minister Garry Conille. It is a potential source of instability and a serious obstacle to the reconstruction of the country and the use of economic opportunities for its development.”
2012-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6732 (2012) · source
“Finally, I again thank the Special Representative for her words and for her work. We hope that her work and the work of her Team of Experts, together with UN-Women, in cooperation with all other actors, will help to cement the commitments needed to finally put an end to sexual violence in conflict. We hope that the Council will continue to regularly invite the Special Representative to provide updated information on the progress of her important mandate.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The next course for high officials in peacekeeping operations, to be organized in coordination with the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations and held in May in Kigali, Rwanda, will deal specifically with the issue before us today, with particular emphasis on the fight against sexual violence in conflict. My Government is currently conducting its third review of the national action plan on women and peace and security, incorporating the recommendations contained in the Secretary-General's reports and in the resolutions, statements and decisions of the Security Council, especially those relating to sexual violence in conflict. My delegation welcomes the fact that the members of the Security Council have also been able to reach agreement on this important issue.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The purpose of the seminars is to promote the inclusion of the gender perspective in all peacebuilding activities and to ensure specific training of personnel participating in those missions. We plan to continue to offer the courses every six months, alternating between the Netherlands and Spain. Moreover, in order to raise the profile of gender advisers and ensure the inclusion of the gender perspective in peacekeeping missions, the Ministry of Defence of Spain organized a course in late October 2011 on the gender perspective in operations, with conferences for members of the armed forces on equal opportunity, setting norms on gender issues, and the fight against rape and sexual violence in conflict.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Spain associates itself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union. I will only make some brief observations in my national capacity. In recent months, in application of Spain's national action plan on resolution 1325 (2000) and other associated resolutions, we have engaged in several activities, especially in the area of training, that I wish to highlight. We are firmly convinced that training is an essential aspect of our efforts to prevent sexual violence in conflict. First, last November the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and the Ministry of Defence organized, together with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defence of the Netherlands, the second offering of the international pilot course on the gender perspective in peacekeeping operations, which took place in The Hague.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Mr. De Laiglesia (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): Spain welcomes today's thematic debate on women and peace and security, and specifically on sexual violence in conflict, which is a priority issue for my Government. We appreciate the presidency of Togo's initiative in holding this debate, and we hope that the Council will continue addressing the issue regularly. We also thank the Secretary-General for his report on Conflict-related sexual violence (S/20l2/33) and the Special Representative of the Secretary- General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Wallstrom, for her briefing. We endorse the recommendations in the report and we fully support the work and mandate of the Special Representative, as established in resolutions 1888 (2009) and 1960 (2010), as well as that of the Group of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“I conclude by expressing my appreciation for the efforts of the three Committees to improve the effectiveness of their work. The increasing awareness of the need to respect the rights of individuals in all measures is also encouraging. With that essential respect for human rights, the international community must demonstrate its strong determination to confront the barbarity of terrorism.”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source
“Spain welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 1977 (2011), which extends and strengthens the mandate of that Committee in the vital context of Member States' full and strict compliance with their obligations and commitments in relation to arms control, disarmament and the non-proliferation in all its aspects of all weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems. Allow me to underscore the importance of the framework's entities that answer to the Security Council and those under the Secretariat, and more closely linked to the General Assembly, maintaining sufficiently flexibility and coordination to enable a consistent, complementary and integrated action in our efforts to eradicate terrorism. We are ready to continue the necessary consideration and discussions to further improve the framework that we have established.”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source
“The adoption of resolution 1963 (2010), which extended the mandate of the Executive Directorate, will increase its participation in the work of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force and make it the great facilitator of technical assistance to strengthen the capacities of States, thereby strengthening the desired coordination in the fight against terrorism. The proliferation and possession of weapons of mass destruction by non-State actors or by States on the margins or in violation of international legality are serious threats to international peace and security. We therefore express our support for the efforts of the 1540 Committee to draw up mechanisms to monitor the implementation of that resolution and to work to extend its universal application.”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source
“The work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee and its Executive Directorate in the past 10 years has been of great importance in promoting and monitoring compliance with resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005). The efforts of CTED to meet its mandate should be commended. Convinced of the great value of its contributions, we consider it desirable to reinforce its human and material capacities in order to have a stronger direct presence and assistance on the ground in recipient countries.”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source
“The Council's adoption of resolution 1989 (2011) led to an improvement of the Committee's proceedings and the quality of the list. We underscore the need to continue to ensure the impartiality and transparency of those proceedings and the important role of the Ombudsperson in improving that impartiality and transparency. We also wish to emphasize the important work of the Monitoring Team of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), and we welcome the extension of its mandate for another 18 months. Spain also wishes to highlight the work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee and its Executive Directorate (CTED) to monitor compliance with resolutions 1373 (2001), 1624 (2005) and 1963 (2010) and to facilitate technical assistance to countries that request it.”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source
“The convening by the Secretary-General of a new symposium in support of victims of terrorism, as a continuation of the one held in 2008, would be greatly appreciated by Spain. I would like to thank the Chairs of the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities, the Counter- Terrorism Committee and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) for the information provided and for the work that they have carried out together with their respective expert groups. First, Spain would like to highlight the work of the 1267 Committee. We value its efforts to increase the transparency of the review and updating of the names of persons and entities on the consolidated list to the sanctions regime.”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source
“I should like to reiterate the firm commitment of Spain to the fight against all forms of terrorism, whatever its motivations or manifestations, and my Government's wish that this undertaking have ongoing priority in the context of the agenda of the United Nations. I should like also to reiterate our full support for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, which during its six years of existence has become an instrument of preventive diplomacy with political, social, judicial, economic, religious, media and security dimensions, as well as in the area of intercultural dialogue. Political and moral reasons should influence us in providing assistance and support to victims of terrorism.”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source
“Unilateral or improvised solutions are not a valid alternative; a legitimate and systematic perspective based on international cooperation is required. We can congratulate ourselves for having contributed to the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, the relevant Security Council resolutions and the international legal instruments in force. The United Nations system has been carrying out important work in the fight against terrorism and should continue to play a significant role as the guarantor of international law. We believe that the Security Council's work should be carried out in complementarity with the efforts of the General Assembly, as the forum in which the responses of the international community to the global problems of our time should be addressed.”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source
“Mr. De Laiglesia (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): I appreciate this opportunity for my delegation to participate in this open debate on the activities undertaken by the three Security Council Committees involved in the fight against terrorism. In that regard, I associate myself fully with the statement to be made later by the representative of the delegation of the European Union. Terrorism is an aggressive, ever-changing phenomenon that requires us to continue to promote and strengthen cooperation at every level, with no room for complacency. We must be able to face new threats such as terrorism's growing links with international organized crime and illegal trafficking, the risk of nuclear terrorism and cyberterrorism.”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source
“This year, the Nobel Committee recognized the efforts of women who fought, in different areas, to achieve peace - proof of the added value of their work and of the importance of continuing such an effort, for which the cooperation of my Government can always be counted on.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Professional academic, military and civilian speakers of the United Nations, NATO and European Union took part in the course. In the same spirit of cooperation between the Administration and civil society, we are already working on new training activities that are largely inspired by the recommendations of the most recent report of the Secretary-General. Those activities will be collected in the third revision of the Spanish action plan, whose drafting is already under way. The international community must continue to strive in pursuit of peace and security, and should make use of the capacities of women as agents of change.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Regarding specific recent actions, allow me to highlight the first version of an international course on a gender comprehensive approach to operations, organized by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and of Defence of my country, in cooperation with their counterpart departments of the Government of the Netherlands, and held from 14 to 18 June in Madrid. The course focuses on implementing the international community's appeals, specifically resolution 1960 (2010), and also the recommendations of the NATO Lisbon Summit, to invest greater efforts in the training of civil and military employees on gender issues. Through practical exercises, it focuses on the integration of the gender perspective in civilian and military peacekeeping operations in various kinds of conflicts.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The effective implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent resolutions requires a significant cooperation effort, with the participation of six ministries, as well as constant and fluid contacts with civil society organizations, involved throughout the process, including the practical implementation of concrete actions. An action programme on women and peacebuilding, applicable to post-conflict situations in a cross-cutting way, is also included in the master plan for Spanish cooperation, in the context of the strategy on gender and development.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642Resumption1 (2011) · source
“It is fundamental that the Security Council not only dedicates efforts to thematic debates and continues to strengthen the regulatory framework on women and peace and security, but also that it mainstreams the issue in all its work and decisions. In addition, my delegation once again welcomes the work of UN-Women and its Executive Director, Michelle Bachelet, in that area. We hope that, by continuing the fruitful cooperation already under way with other departments, agencies and programmes of the system, that entity has the central place that it merits in addressing the issue. For that, it can count on my country's full support. My country drew up an action plan on women, peace and security in 2007, which it has since updated twice.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Mr. De Laiglesia (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): Spain aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union. Eleven years after the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security, we now have an important regulatory body of resolutions and statements. More important, we have proof that women are the best agents of peacebuilding when they have the resources and the normative framework to do so. Spain welcomes the report of the Secretary- General (S/2011/598*) and fully supports its recommendations, as well as the ambitious programme of quantified objectives and the strategic results framework annexed to it.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We will also be joining the Advisory Council for Economic Development and Investment recently created by President Martelly. We also maintain a police contingent within MINUSTAH. As I said, our commitment is firm, and we have repeated this on many occasions, including in the biannual debates held by this Council. This is what we told President Martelly during his visit to Spain on 7 and 8 July 2011, his first visit to a foreign country after his election. Monday will be another opportunity to tell him this again, during the Haiti partners' meeting.”
2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source
“We should intensify our efforts to strengthen the rule of law. Without legal security or judicial and prison systems that are effective, and without an adequate revenue collection system, the development of Haiti will not be sustainable. We have expressed and reiterate our support for a rule of law compact, as proposed by the Secretary-General. Spain's commitment to the Haitian people is solid and consistent with the values that we hold. We are the third largest bilateral donor. At the conference held in New York, Spain committed to contribute to the reconstruction of the country with $346 million, and we have already disbursed 68 per cent of this. We participate in the Interim Haiti Recovery Commission and we are part of the consultative group of the Economic and Social Council.”
2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source
“We know that some Haitians are asking for its withdrawal so as to fully recover the sovereignty of their country, and it is true that some mistakes have been made, both in action and omission, but they have been isolated and infrequent. What is important is to correct those mistakes and to eliminate the factors that allowed them to take place. We know that the majority of the Haitian people appreciate the work of MINUSTAH and value- as do we - the generosity of contributing countries, the majority of which are Latin American, as they are best-placed to know the country and its particularities. I would like to pay them a well- deserved tribute in the Council. We applaud the excellent stabilization, humanitarian, reconstruction and development work carried out by MINUSTAH in difficult conditions.”
2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source
“With regard to the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), we share the assessment of the Secretary-General and support his recommendation that the Mission's mandate again be extended for another year, up to 15 October 2012, while its size is gradually reduced. The reduction proposed by the Secretary-General seems to us realistic, as does the proposal that it be partial and gradual. We would therefore urge the members of the Council and the Group of Friends to have a favourable view of these recommendations by the Secretary- General. The continuation of the presence of MINUSTAH in the medium term is necessary, we feel.”
2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source
“We have a strong basis for doing so, following the international donors' conference held in New York last March. First of all, we must all honour our own pledges. According to the report of the Secretary-General, as has been previously mentioned, only 37.8 per cent of the funds promised for the 2010-2011 biennium have been delivered. We also have appropriate tools at our disposal, including the Haiti Interim Reconstruction Commission and the Haiti Reconstruction Fund. We recently supported the extension of the Commission's mandate for another year, until October 2012. We are acutely aware that interim means temporary. We have committed to improving its internal functioning and to creating conditions to allow it to be fully transferred to Haitian hands as soon as possible.”
2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source
“It is therefore crucial that the pace of the process of reforming and strengthening the Haitian National Police be stepped up, both in terms of personnel and resources. The humanitarian situation remains fragile. There are still 634,000 internally displaced persons in the camps. That is a lot - indeed, too many. Unfortunately, the pace at which this number was being reduced has slowed significantly, with only 47,000 returns since March. Cholera continues to pose a serious threat. In May and June, there was a spike in the epidemic. The death rate has gone down, but the incidence could rise. The total number of cases continues to be very high. With regard to reconstruction and development, it is clear what has to be done. Putting it into practice is, obviously, more complicated.”
2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source
“We urge there to be constructive institutional dialogue between the executive and legislative branches. We appeal to the sense of responsibility of all of those in whom the Haitian people have placed their trust. The public interest must prevail. While the security situation has, fortunately, remained calm, we all know that this is only a relative calm given that the signs are not entirely positive. On the on hand, criminality has continued to grow. On the other, there is a heightened risk of social unrest resulting from the socio-economic and political situation in the country. As noted in the Secretary-General's most recent report (S/2011/540), the Haitian National Police is still not ready to take over full responsibility for internal security.”
2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source
“For the first time in its history, there has been a peaceful transition of power from one democratically elected President to another, formerly of the opposition. President Martelly won significant popular support. The country is hopeful for a change for the better. It will not be easy. The challenges lying ahead are enormous and leave no room for delay. More than four months have passed since President Martelly took office; yet a prime minister has still not been appointed and no Government has been formed. This is hard to understand. We share the hope expressed by the Special Representative and other speakers that this situation can be rapidly resolved as soon as possible, for the country is in need of a Government that can take decisions and the international community needs an interlocutor to work with in implementing those decisions.”
2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source
“Mr. De Laiglesia (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I wish to thank the Lebanese presidency for having organized this debate and allowed us to participate in it. I wish to take this opportunity to welcome the presence of the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Mariano Fernandez Amunategui. I thank him for his detailed briefing and wish him the greatest success. He can rest assured of Spain's full support. I would also like to fully associate myself with the statement that will be delivered on behalf of the European Union. I should now like to make some remarks in my national capacity. This is a extremely important moment in Haiti's recent history.”
2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source
“This is evidence of the vulnerability from which no State is exempt, as well as of the need to work tirelessly to minimize existing threats to development, security and the very existence of many countries and territories. I should like to conclude by once again reiterating Spain's commitment to combating climate change, our gratitude to the presidency for its initiative to convene this timely debate, and our desire that this body continue to consider this fundamental issue in future.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“It also points out the direct threats to our country in the Mediterranean region, as well as the measures to be taken to mitigate their consequences. The strategy also indicates that this is a universal phenomenon that can be addressed only through joint coordination, solidarity and responsibility by all of us. Spain is therefore committed to continue to develop the necessary legal instruments to combat this threat, as well as to participate actively in the various multilateral forums, in particular the United Nations, in both the Framework Convention on Climate Change and other bodies, including the Security Council. It is difficult to remain insensitive to pleas such as the one made this morning by the President of Nauru, who can see that his country is at risk of disappearing entirely unless the effects of climate change are halted.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We hope that it will be possible to continue down the path embarked upon in 2007, when the security consequences of climate change were first identified. Spain associates itself with the statement delivered earlier today by the observer of the European Union. I should like to make some additional comments in my national capacity. My country is following very closely the threat posed by climate change. On 28 June, my Government adopted a new security strategy that considers climate change as one of the main drivers of increased threats to security. The strategy foresees potential future conflicts as a consequence of climate change and the concomitant scarcity of resources and increased poverty, which could lead to the emergence of failed or weakened States.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Instead, we face amorphous, complex and multidimensional threats that are rooted in poverty, lack of development, food and energy insecurity, lack of access to drinking water and sanitation, global pandemics and disease and environmental crises and challenges. The Security Council has recently devoted a significant amount of time to issues such as development and HIV/AIDS, based on the conviction that they pose a threat to international security. It is in that same spirit that we ought to address the issue of climate change, which is a genuine threat to peace that has enormous consequences not only for countries' security but also for human security. We welcome the fact that the members of the Security Council have finally been able to reach agreement on a presidential statement on this issue.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Mr. De Laiglesia (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): I would like first of all to express my gratitude for the statements delivered this morning by the Secretary- General and the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme. I should like also to thank the German presidency of the Security Council for having convened this open debate on a genuinely global problem whose origins and effects respect no boundaries and whose consequences for international security are especially worrying. In today's world, there are no longer solely concrete and easy to discern and understand threats, such as those stemming from an armed conflict or terrorist acts.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“With this essential respect for human rights, the whole international community must demonstrate its firm determination to face down the barbarity of terrorism.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“Spain welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 1977 (2011), which extends and strengthens the mandate of the Committee in the essential framework of full and strict compliance with the obligations and commitments incumbent upon Member States in matters of arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation in all its aspects of all weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems. In this context, Spain wants to highlight the work of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism and calls for increased cooperation among all stakeholders with expertise in combating nuclear terrorism. I conclude by expressing Spain's appreciation for the efforts of these three Committees to improve the effectiveness of their work. It is also encouraging to see the growing awareness that all measures taken must respect the rights of individuals.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“The adoption of resolution 1963 (2010), which extended the mandate of the Executive Directorate, will enable the Directorate to increase its participation in the work of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force and make it the pre-eminent facilitator of technical assistance, strengthening States' capacities and thereby reinforcing the desired integral nature of the fight against terrorism. The proliferation and possession of weapons of mass destruction by non-State actors or States outside the scope or in violation of international law constitute serious threats to international peace and security. We express our support for the efforts of the 1540 Committee to design mechanisms for monitoring the implementation of that resolution and its work to extend its universal application.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“Spain wants to highlight as well the work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and the Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) to monitor compliance with resolutions 1373 (2001), 1624 (2005) and 1963 (2010) and to facilitate technical assistance to countries that request it. We welcome the dialogue, in the context of fighting terrorism, between 11-3390] the CTC and relevant bodies promoting and protecting human rights, such as the Council of Europe. Similarly, we want to highlight the new strategy devised by the Executive Directorate to enhance its role as facilitator of technical assistance and to undertake a permanent dialogue between donor and recipient States, in the interest of greater efficiency.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“First, Spain would like to highlight the work of the 1267 Committee. We value the efforts to increase the transparency of the review and updating of the names of persons and entities on the sanction regime's Consolidated List. The adoption of Security Council resolution 1904 (2009) led to an improvement in the application of the sanctions regime in response to concerns expressed by national and regional courts. The creation of the Office of the Ombudsperson is starting to bear fruit. Ms. Prost presented her first report to the Security Council (S/2011/29) early this year and the Security Council, in its presidential statement adopted on February 28 (S/PRST/2011/5), recalled the obligation to ensure that the Office continues to perform its work effectively, to which the renewal of its mandate in June will contribute.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“On this matter, we also hope the Security Council will provide the necessary continuity to its intention expressed in resolution 1566 (2004) regarding assistance to victims of terrorism through establishing an assistance fund or a practical assistance mechanism, as set out in the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy adopted by the General Assembly (General Assembly resolution 60/288). I would like to thank the Chairmen of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al-Qaida and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities, the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) for the information provided and the work they have carried out together with their respective groups of experts.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“In doing so, we must not neglect to address the underlying causes of terrorism, such as radicalization. The Alliance of Civilizations initiative, noted in resolution 1963 (2010), which Spain promoted as a 11-3390] tool for enhancing understanding among countries, societies and individuals, can be useful in this regard. Moral and political reasons compel us to provide assistance and support to the victims of terrorism. The convening by the Secretary-General of a new symposium in support of victims of terrorism, as a continuation of the one convened in 2008, would be much appreciated by Spain.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“The implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, adopted by consensus by the General Assembly in 2006 (resolution 60/288), is a valuable tool against the global threat of terrorism. The Security Council should carry out its work in a way that is complementary to the efforts of the General Assembly, which should in general be the pre-eminent forum for the international community to formulate its responses to the global problems of our time. I reiterate Spain's firm commitment to fighting all forms of terrorism, regardless of its motivation or manifestation, and my Government's wish to see this objective be a permanents priority on the agenda of the United Nations. It is essential to work at the national and international levels to prevent and combat this scourge.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“Mr. De Laiglesia (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): I appreciate the opportunity offered to my delegation to participate in this open debate on the activities carried out by the three Security Council Committees specialized in the fight against terrorism. At the outset, I wish to note that Spain fully aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of the European Union. Terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. Acts of terrorism are unjustifiable wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed. The United Nations system has carried out important work in the fight against terrorism and should continue to play an important role as the guarantor of international law.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“With regard to the drafting and adoption of such a resolution, the Security Council can count on the full support and cooperation of Spain, since we are convinced that it would contribute to addressing the current significant legal loopholes. That is an essential element in the international effort coordinated by the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia and requires maximum effectiveness with respect to prevention and deterrence. Despite the complexity and ongoing escalation of piracy, Spain is convinced that the situation can still be reversed. We should act above all with resolve and without delay to strengthen our counter-piracy tools, since its continuation presents a difficult obstacle to overcome as we build a Somalia with solid and capable institutions that can work for the security and development of the Somali people.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source