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Gasso Matoses

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first: 2014-11-19
most recent: 2016-11-17
sittings or episodes: 14
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“This is logical since the 1540 (2004) Committee is a subsidiary body of the Council that ensures that non-State actors do not have access to or use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons. Moreover, I trust that this Mechanism will be given adequate resources to carry out the work that we have entrusted to it. I am particularly grateful for the efforts of the United States Mission and the Russian Mission for reaching consensus within the Council once more on this occasion. The unity that the Council has once again shown on this issue is a hopeful sign on which we must build a united and robust Security Council response, one that the citizens of Syria have been waiting for.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7815 (2016) · source
“Mr. Gasso Matoses (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): Spain supported today the extension of the mandate of the Joint Investigation Mechanism since it considers it fundamental that the Mechanism continue carrying out its work and that, as the Security Council decided in previous resolutions, those responsible for the use of chemical weapons in Syria be held accountable. The work of the Mechanism is not yet over, and the reality that we face is troubling. New allegations on the use of chemical weapons keeping coming in, and Joint Investigative Mechanism has already shown that it has a deterrent effect that we need to preserve. Spain is particularly pleased that the resolution we have adopted today includes references to cooperation between the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) and the Joint Investigation Mechanism.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7815 (2016) · source
“We believe, as the representative of the United Kingdom has just mentioned, that imposing an arms embargo is not, nor has it ever been, a political burden. Rather, it is a genuine instrument aimed at reducing violence on the ground. It would limit the deployment of heavy weaponry and reduce the possibility ofescalating bellicose actions. Above all, we are convinced that having fewer weapons in the country would facilitate an environment more conducive to promoting inclusive political dialogue, which is the only way for the country to find its way out of the current situation.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7814 (2016) · source
“As we have reiterated, it is certain that we require a collective effort to restart the dialogue and promote inclusivity in the political process. In that regard, the Council could consider other kinds of tools that might be available, for example, individual sanctions like those that it has available. People who are threatened with sanctions might think twice before choosing hatred or division. Other instruments available to the Council include the possibility of finally imposing an arms embargo on South Sudan. We find it interesting that the United States delegation has announced its intention to propose that the Council establish an arms embargo. Spain has been saying for more than a year - nearly two years - that there is a need to adopt such a measure.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7814 (2016) · source
“We are fully aware, as we have stated before, of the difficulties facing the Mission in guaranteeing the protection of civilians located outside of the camps.Nevertheless, we would be very interested in some of the elements put forth in the report, some of the innovative ideas on guaranteeing and improving that protection, for example, foot patrols to prevent sexual Violence in areas surrounding the UNMISS camps, as well as the idea of exploring highly innovative measures, such as the protection of unarmed civilians on the part of civil society, which is already taking place somewhat successfully in some parts of the country. Secondly, I wish to refer to another responsibility of the Council, namely, the need for capacity-building by the Mission and the Special Representative in order to better support the political process.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7814 (2016) · source
“Additionally, a part of the responsibility to protect the people of South Sudan falls on the Council. We must make that commitment as of now. In December we must review the UNMISS mandate. We welcome the proposals put forth in the report and the ambitious goals set forth for the Mission, including bolstering the protection of civilians, ensuring humanitarian access, enhancing child protection, and fighting sexual abuse and violence.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7814 (2016) · source
“Restoring confidence between the Mission and the South Sudanese authorities is essential. To that end, it is critical that the South Sudanese authorities act in good faith in their relationship with the United Nations and the Security Council, as we hope they will. Moreover, it is true that the Mission's efforts do not depend only on third parties. Part of issue is the responsibility that the Mission must shoulder on its own. That is why it is important to implement the lessons learned from the incidents in Malakal and the Violent incidents in July and to ensure that they do not recur. We therefore reiterate our support for any measure geared towards preventing any repetition of those errors and towards ensuring the necessary accountability, when appropriate.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7814 (2016) · source
“Nevertheless, taking into account the fact that the protection of civilians should be our absolute priority, we hope that the interactions with the African Union will lead to clear, specific plans and proposals containing viable, realistic options. One of the key elements in ensuring that Ms. Lnj can fulfil her functions is the need to ensure the freedom of movement of UNMISS, as mentioned on many occasions in the Chamber. Without freedom of movement, it is impossible for her to provide follow- up or fulfil her mandate. The restrictions imposed on the Mission by the South Sudanese authorities are completely unacceptable. The security guarantees offered by the South Sudanese authorities should, as Ms. Lnj has indicated, lead to genuine action in practice.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7814 (2016) · source
“It is therefore up to the United Nations system and more specifically the Council. In that regard I would like to highlight two points. First, there is a clear responsibility that must be assumed by the United Nations system and the Mission directed by Ms. Lnj - we are highly aware of the limits that the Mission faces in its ability to meet that responsibility. This is why we are particularly satisfied to see the efforts undertaken by the United Nations to explore, together with the African Union, possible options aimed at finding a solution. Those options certainly include mechanisms to ensure the deployment of a regional protection force, or other options beyond the so-called over-the-horizon force referenced in the report (S/2016/951), which we consider to be an interesting initiative.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7814 (2016) · source
“Dieng only reaffirms the urgency of the need to act immediately and to prepare ourselves for any possible occurrence. As we are well aware, in 2005 world leaders endorsed the principle and doctrine of the responsibility to protect, which is designed to enable the United Nations to act and assist in situations such as the one Mr. Dieng has just described. I would like to pick up on one of his sentences that genocide is not an event, it is a process. The main responsibility for stopping that process is clearly one that rests with the authorities of South Sudan and all of the political and military actors in the country. However, when those actors are not capable of assuming nor desire to assume their responsibility, it is then up to the rest of the international community to meet the needs of the people who find themselves threatened.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7814 (2016) · source
“Mr. Gasso Matoses (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): I thank you, Sir, for your work at the helm of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) on South Sudan at a particularly difficult time. We wish to thank Ms. Lnj for her efforts; she has Spain's full appreciation, gratitude and recognition for her commitment to her work as Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in seeking to promote peace in South Sudan. We also thank Mr. Dieng for his timely visit to South Sudan and for coming to the Council to present us with his view of the events taking place in the country. His participation in the Chamber today was particularly relevant and necessary, given the real danger, as he has reported, of mass atrocities occurring in the country. What we have just heard from Mr.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7814 (2016) · source
“We also want to underscore the importance of finalizing the strategic guidance framework for United Nations police so that police resources can be utilized with common standards, which will allow them greater effectiveness and efficiency in discharging their mandates.”
2016-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7808 (2016) · source
“This commitment was reflected in Spain's broad participation in international missions under the auspices of different international organizations. Currently, Spanish police forces participate in 11 international missions. That is why we have devoted special attention to the work of the Secretariat in this regard, and we welcome the outcome of the report on the external review of the functions, structure and capacities of the Police Division, which was requested by the Secretary-General in accordance with resolution 2185 (2014). The report includes a series of recommendations that warrant consideration by the Council.”
2016-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7808 (2016) · source
“It is a fact that women's participation in police contingents is more advanced than it is in military contingents, but a great deal needs to be done to achieve the 20 per cent target that we have set for ourselves. The presence of women, as has already been mentioned, builds confidence among the civilian population and makes it easier to report sexual and gender-based violations. We must comply with resolution 2242 (2015), which the Council adopted in October 2015, and redouble our efforts to increase women's participation in peacekeeping operations if we want to ensure that those operations are truly effective. Lastly, allow me to make a general observation. Spain has always been firmly committed to the efforts of the Organization to strengthen the peacekeeping operations system.”
2016-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7808 (2016) · source
“Once again, the case of Mali is meaningful, as are the case of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti when it comes to capacity-building for the Haitian National Police and the case of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan when it comes to support for the local police in establishing emergency response capabilities in Juba in the context of the protection of civilians. Finally, the fifth aspect I want to touch on, which others have touched on, is to highlight the crucial role of mission police components in the context of the women and peace and security agenda. Ms. Priscilla Makotose indicated that clearly in the context of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur.”
2016-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7808 (2016) · source
“Vetting and training must be complemented with appropriate equipment for the uniformed police forces deployed on the ground. That is particularly true in an environment such as Mali, which requires robust police forces especially intended for quick deployment. In scenarios such as that, instruments such as the European Gendarmerie Force, in which the Spanish Guardia Civil participates and which was very successful in the European Union military operation in the Central African Republic in recent times, are especially useful. A fourth aspect has to do with one of the essential functions carried out by police missions, that is, support for the host State's police.”
2016-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7808 (2016) · source
“It is obvious that all Member States are firmly committed to accountability on the part ofpeacekeeping operations personnel, and Spain sincerely supports that. It is necessary to prosecute all crimes committed, particularly in cases of sexual exploitation or abuse. In that regard, we reiterate our full support for Under- Secretary-General Ladsous in the implementation of the Secretary-General's zero-tolerance policy. My third point directly touches on the work of the police-contributing countries, including Spain and other countries. As Ambassador Power has said, we must be committed to providing carefully selected uniformed forces with predeployment training, including, importantly, the requisite human rights and international humanitarian law training and ways of preventing sexual exploitation and abuse.”
2016-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7808 (2016) · source
“MINUSMA, as he rightly noted, is operating in an asymmetric environment. It is therefore especially important to have close patrols aimed at building confidence among the population and ensuring that encounters with United Nations police officers are capable of raising awareness of the work of the Mission, especially among the youth. Here, I wish to ask Mr. Yacouba how he believes we can combine Close community policing with the justified need to maintain security in an asymmetric environment, where the Mission's mobility is severely limited. What impact would the threats in an asymmetric environment that hinders interaction with the population we are called on to protect have on limiting the work of the Mission? The second thing I wish to mention concerns accountability, which is the flip side of my previous point.”
2016-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7808 (2016) · source
“That is why we believe that we must take into account five key points. The first is collaboration with the local population. There are clear examples, among which I will mention the case of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the lack of collaboration between the local population and the Mission's police component is due basically to the fear of retaliation from armed groups. It is a legitimate fear that should give us cause to further consider ways to prevent it. It is therefore critical that we focus on ways to build the host State's capacity in that regard. Another example is the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). I would like to address a question to Mr. Issoufou Yacouba in that respect.”
2016-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7808 (2016) · source
“Mr. Gasso Matoses (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): I express great thanks to the four Police Commissioners for briefing the Council on their experience on the ground. I also thank Mr. Ladsous for his briefing. As the previous four Council members have said and subsequent speakers will say, we fully believe in the importance of the role played by police contingents in peacekeeping operations in building trust among the local population through close, ongoing contact with citizens, especially concerning the protection of civilians, as we have heard several times. Our objective, therefore, should be to ensure that the population views the police more as guarantors of their rights and freedoms, rather than in their essential role as law enforcers. That should be our objective, and it is the topic on which I will focus my statement.”
2016-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7808 (2016) · source
“Bensouda's presence here to reiterate to her my country's resolute support for the Court. Spain stands ready to contribute in a constructive manner and in a spirit of dialogue to the quest for solutions that, with due respect for the independence of the Court and the integrity of the Rome Statute, would allow us to overcome the differences cited by those countries in communicating their decision to withdraw from the Rome Statute. In any case, we should not give in to defeatism. There are grounds for optimism. This year may be the most fruitful year yet for the ICC, and it is important that we remember this. The Court keeps alive the hopes of thousands of victims, demonstrating that with the requisite Will and resources, justice is possible. On that note, I convey to Ms. Bensouda the full support and gratitude of Spain.”
2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7806 (2016) · source
“We take this opportunity to reiterate our appeal to all political actors in Libya to join the dialogue and support the efforts ofthe Presidency Council as it seeks to establish the Government of National Accord. We also call upon the Governments in the region to continue working together so as to facilitate the reunification of the country and the advent of peace. Finally, I should like to make a very brief comment, taking advantage of Ms. Bensouda's presence with us today, that is more general in scope with respect to the ICC and not focusing just on Libya. For several weeks now, the ICC has found itself treading on delicate ground following the decision of a handful of African States to begin the process of withdrawing from the Rome Statute. This is not good news. I should like to take the opportunity of Ms.”
2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7806 (2016) · source
“Spain calls on all those countries that have not yet responded to her request to do so as quickly as possible. The requests made touch also on the work of the Libyan judicial institutions. We reiterate once again our appreciation to the Office of the Prosecutor-General, which, despite the serious situation prevailing in the country, has maintained an active level of cooperation with the Court, which is proof of its commitment to the cause ofjustice. Nonetheless, this is not enough. An unacceptable climate of impunity continues to prevail in Libya, with persistent allegations of extrajudicial executions, kidnappings, torture, attacks on journalists and other activists, and attacks on immigrants. Of course, the political circumstances do not help things. The ongoing fragmentation of the country is an increasing source of concern.”
2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7806 (2016) · source
“Furthermore, we would like to recall that the work carried out in Libya by the Office of the Prosecutor, which was mandated by the Security Council, has a financial cost that continues to be borne exclusively by the States parties and which requires that resources be diverted from other investigations or prosecutions. In Libya, as in other situations with which it is concerned, the ICC depends on the cooperation of all, first and foremost that of the Security Council, but also on that of all States, whether or not they are parties to the Rome Statute. We are encouraged by the information that Ms. Bensouda has provided us about the support given by many of those countries, particularly Tunisia and Jordan, as she noted in her report, and by Egypt, as she mentioned in her briefing.”
2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7806 (2016) · source
“We are waiting for this information to be confirmed and in the meantime wish to remind the Libyan authorities of the responsibility to investigate and prosecute such actions, which cannot be tolerated. We deplore the fact that the continuing insecurity in Libya is still hampering the Court in carrying out its investigations in the field. We encourage it, despite the circumstances, to pursue its task. It is necessary to create conditions conducive to allowing the Prosecutor to visit Libyan territory in complete safety. We therefore support Ms. Bensouda's request that the Security Council call on all parties in Libya to cooperate fully with the ICC and to guarantee the safety of its staff.”
2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7806 (2016) · source
“It is an obligation imposed by the Security Council in resolution 1970 (2011) and it remains fully in force. This obligation therefore requires the Government of National Accord to proceed, at the moment where circumstances allow it, to the immediate arrest of the accused and to turn him over to the Court without further delay. Secondly, we would like to thank Ms. Bensouda for the information she has provided about the investigation into allegations of torture in Al-Hadba prison. We would echo what was said by the representative of the United Kingdom and state our concern at the fact that one of the alleged perpetrators has been able to take up his post once again.”
2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7806 (2016) · source
“Mr. Gasso Matoses (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): It is an honour for us to see Ms. Bensouda in the Security Council once again. I am very grateful for the updated information she has given us. In my statement, I shall focus first on two specific aspects of Ms. Bensouda's briefing, namely, the situation of Mr. Al-Qadhafi and on the situation of torture in the prison of Al-Hadba, before continuing with some reflections on the limitations of the Court in the performance of its work. First, we note that the warrant for the arrest and surrender of Mr. SaifAl-Islam Al-Qadhafi has not been executed. Spain fully understands that the instability prevailing in the country makes it difficult for Libya to deliver the accused. But it should not be forgotten that it still has the obligation to cooperate with the Court and the Prosecution.”
2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7806 (2016) · source
“Under the note, for the first time, chairmanships of subsidiary bodies of the Council would was conducted in a spirit of full collaboration with the participation of all 15 Council members, under the leadership and the facilitation of two Council members.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“Thirdly, with regard to sharing leadership over work of the Council, the Egyptian Ambassador has already mentioned the issue, and I would associate myself with his position. Currently, 33 of 43 penholderships are in the hands of three members of the Council. We believe that work of the penholder undoubtedly has added value. Nevertheless, we think that teamwork in that regard could benefit from the varied composition of the whole Council by generating greater collaboration among the various members, thereby creating bridges over divisions. Finally, allow me to quickly refer to the distribution of the joint chairmanships of the sanctions committees. Therein lies a clear example of the success of the Japanese presidency, and I congratulate you, Sir, on the note adopted last Friday.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“Secondly, with regard to joint statements by members of the Council at open meetings, last October Spain convened a debate (see S/PV.7539) similar to today's in which we encouraged such statements - and I must say, with some success. The goal was not just to achieve more flexibility and effectiveness but, above all, greater clarity and strength in the positions. Six members of the Council spoke jointly, but Members of the Organization did so as well. Moreover, one member of the Council - France - decided to make a joint statement with a Member of the Organization that was not then a member ofthe Council, that is, with Germany. I think that is a very clear example of success in working together. The same philosophy could be applied to the work of the Council in the closed-door meetings.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“I should like to refer to various concrete examples, namely, Toledo briefings, joint statements, at both open and closed meetings, the practice ofco-chairmanships of Council working groups, including with co-penholders, and the selection of the Secretary-General. As most Council members and their assistants are already aware, Toledo briefings have been held with some regularity at the end of each presidency since last October. More than a mere recapitulation of the work of the Council over a given month, the Toledo format is an informal meeting where a group of Permanent Representataives respond to questions and comments from the membership about what has and has not been achieved during the month. I can think of no better example of an exercise in transparency, interaction and accountability to the rest of Members of the Organization.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“Participating in an intermittent way on the Council has enabled us to gain a different, interesting perspective that has shown us that teamwork is essential in order to improve three fundamental things - the effectiveness, transparency and impact of the Council's work, which ought to be our collective aim. What do I mean by teamwork? The Security Council should not be the sum of 15 individual Member States, and much less one of 5+10. The Council is a collegial organ in which we all have a responsibility to actively participate. We all have something to contribute. Spain believes that the initiatives that have been led by various Member States from different regions, cultures and political perspectives all bring important added value.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“Mr. Gasso Matoses (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): You, Mr. President, have asked us focus our statements on three issues at most. We will limit ourselves to talking about just one theme, that is, working as a team in the Security Council. It is a matter of promoting the approach that has come to be known as the Toledo format, in reference to the Spanish city in which during there Middle Ages there flourished a spirit of collaboration and exchange among the Jewish, Christian and Muslim cultures. While we have now served a year and a half in the Security Council, this is in fact our fifth term in this body.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“Mr. Gasso Matoses (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): We have read the draft press statement from the Russian Federation, and we agree with the representatives of the United States and the United Kingdom. We are ready to work on a text. However, it does not seem now as though there is enough consensus in the Chamber to adopt the draft press statement as it stands. It appears that there might be agreement on the first paragraph, but not on the entire draft press statement. For Spain, at this time, the Security Council should have a constructive attitude. In any circumstances, any statement that we issue should favour a de-escalation, promote goodwill, advance negotiations - while any action taken separately could be counter productive.”
2016-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7683 (2016) · source
“Along those lines, and as long as that position is respected, we are more than ready to support measures that could benefit the entire population of the territory of Kosovo.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7637 (2016) · source
“As is known, the content of the Stabilization and Association Agreement of Kosovo affects only the exclusive competencies of the European Union, which preserves the position of those member States of the European Union that do not recognize the validity of the unilateral declaration of independence. For Spain and the other countries that do not recognize it, the Agreement is an end in itself. It incorporates the territory of Kosovo into the stabilization and association process, but it does not establish precedents nor does it imply the inclusion of this territory in the process of the expansion of the European Union. This is in keeping with the constructive position of Spain, which we have repeatedly expressed in the Council. It is a constructive position, without detriment, that respects positions of principle.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7637 (2016) · source
“In that context, we would like once again to call attention to the need to implement, without delay, the agreement reached on the association/community of Serb majority municipalities in Kosovo. That agrement was reached in good faith, and it should be followed up by the efforts of all to make it a reality, including active and committed work for its implementation with the various political and social actors, as well as at the legislative level. Finally, I would like to comment on something mentioned in paragraph 3 of the report of the Secretary-General - a comment on the Stabilization and Association Agreement with the European Union.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7637 (2016) · source
“However, we regret that at that last meeting there was no significant progress made or progress on new agreements or, which perhaps is worse and more worrisome, progress on the implementation of the agreements already reached. The Brussels dialogue must continue to have a central and priority nature. Abandonment of this key aspect, which appears to be reflected in the report of the Secretary-General, runs the risk of progressive deterioration of trust, and that inevitably would have negative repercussions on the European perspective regarding the many efforts the European Union is making at this time. It is not realistic to consider making new demands without showing beforehand the readiness to implement what has already been agreed to.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7637 (2016) · source
“Everything that I have just said once again demonstrates the fact that the presence of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), and possibly of other international missions in Kosovo, continues to be essential. This also clearly underscores that the Security Council must remain attentive to this topic, working on it regularly and assiduously, as we have in the past. As is well known, Spain strongly supports the high-level dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina facilitated by the European Union. We take note of the most recent meeting held in that context on 27 January. We view that as a step in the right direction, following the total absence of high-level meetings during the three-month reporting period covered by the report of the Secretary-General.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7637 (2016) · source
“A peaceful development of political activity that is in keeping with the law is increasingly replaced by violent demonstrations and aggressive actions, even within the Parliament, that are entirely unacceptable. Spain notes with great concern that the climate of political tension that the Secretary-General highlighted in his report (S/2015/833) in October has not improved. To the contrary, it is becoming a recurrent standard in the political life of Pristina. Spain is also worried by the recurrent use of incendiary rhetoric, which is once again reflected in the report of the Secretary-General. This is clear evidence that we are far from being able to speak of true and lasting reconciliation between the various communities that share the territory of Kosovo.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7637 (2016) · source
“Mr. Gasso Matoses (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would first like to express my appreciation for briefing of the Special Representative, Ambassador Tanin, on the text of the most report (S/2016/99) of the Secretary-General. I also like welcome the presence of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ivica Dacie, and of Ms. Vlora Citaku. Ambassador Tanin has provided us with an interesting analysis of the current situation in the territory ofKosovo. It is interesting and at the same time worrisome. From what he described, and given the text of the report of the Secretary-General that we have before us, it seems that the situation in Kosovo continues to be unstable.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7637 (2016) · source
“Today's meeting shows that the enhancement of cooperation between the OSCE and the United Nations is possible. Spain will contribute to that end through its membership in both entities. We do not consider it to be only a formal matter, but necessary in the effort to come up with synergies and work practices that create true added value.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“Finally, I wish to refer to one of the fundamental dimensions of the OSCE, its human dimension, as we are convinced that security is not possible if human rights and fundamental freedoms are not respected by law. We support the German chairmanship in its effort to continue strengthening this third dimension of the OSCE, and we agree on the central role of the implementation of the obligations and commitments related to fundamental freedoms. In particular, we would like to acknowledge and welcome the references made by the Foreign Minister today on the issue of women and peace and security and the importance of the participation of women. Accordingly, we will continue to work in the framework of the OSCE to effectively satisfy the provisions of resolutions 1325 (2000) and 2242 (2015).”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“It is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity to do that and align it on the basis of a constantly evolving security situation. We recognize the work that Germany is carrying out in that regard. This year the Council will also be undertaking the comprehensive review of resolution 1540 (2006), the Committee of which Spain is the Chair. The OSCE is probably the regional organization with the most experience in the implementation of the resolution. Therefore, we hope that we will be able to make a substantive contribution to the comprehensive review and, to that end, we make ourselves available to the chairmanship. The Chair of the Committee will visit the OSCE next April.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“Closely linked to this area, to which the Minister referred, the OSCE, in its comprehensive view of security, is a suitable framework to address the complicated phenomenon of the migration and refugee crisis, and it can provide important added value. We support the continued efforts begun last year in Belgade in the lead-up to the next ministerial council to be held in Hamburg. We also hope that the next meeting on security, which will be held in Rome on 4 March, will also provide it with significant momentum. We place Spain's experience on comprehensive management of the migration phenomenon at the disposal of the chairmanship-in-office. As Minsiter Steinmeier noted, the 2011 Vienna document on confidence-building and security measures will be reissued this year.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“Germany played a key role last year to promote cooperation in the southern coastal area of Europe and to revitalize the Mediterranean Contact Group, which it chaired. We sincerely appreciate Minister Steinmeir's personal involvement in that work and his solid participation at the OSCE Mediterranean conference in Jordan in October 2015. Spain believes it is essential to invigorate and solidify cooperation with the Mediterranean cooperation partners, including Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan and Israel, and to strengthen the Group. In that regard, we continue to work with the current Austrian chairmanship of the Group, with which we are organizing an event in Madrid to be held in May.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“We are aware of the limitations of the Mission and the challenges before it. Nonetheless, it is the best guarantee for an international presence in eastern Ukraine, and in that way to help put an end to the conflict. It is necessary that all the parties involved help the Mission in carrying out its mandate in all its areas of operation and that the Mission's full freedom of movement is guranteed and respected. We also recognize the valuable work of the Normandy format and Germany in efforts to resolve this crisis. We trust that the next meeting of the format, scheduled for Thursday, 3 March, will make it possible to continue to make progress of the various elements of the Minsk agreements. Allow me to move on to another region Whose stability is closely linked to the future and the presence of the OSCE. I refer to the Meditarranean.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“Almost a year ago, in its resolution 2202 (2015), the Security Council adopted the package of measures for the implementation of the Minsk agreements. Unfortunately, one year later we continue to have to call for the implementation of those agreements. While we recognize the efforts made by the Government of Ukraine, we call on all the parties to the conflict and all those that have the capacity to assist to make firm progress in the implementation ofthe Minsk agreements. In particular, putting an end to the ceasefire violations is essential. The adoption of measures to mitigate the humanitarian impact of the conflict is also necessary. Spain recognizes and fully supports the role of the OSCE in the Trilateral Contact Group on Ukraine and through the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“Its multidimensional security focus from the political, military, economic, environmental and humanitarian perspectives, as well as its concept of cooperative security, set forth in the December 2010 Astana Commemorative Declaration, among others, makes the OSCE an essential platform for strengthening the security of all ofits member States and States of the region. None of the challenges that we face today, ranging from terrorism, the proliferation of weapons, cybercrime and climate change, can be addressed solely with exclusive tools or perspectives of a military or security nature. Allow me to refer to one of the main challenges of the OSCE, which has been mentioned repeatedly in the Chamber today. I refer to the crisis in and around Ukraine.”
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“We have analysed the chairmanship's priorities and we are satisfied to note that they correspond to a great extent with Spain's priorities within the organization. The OSCE is the only regional organization that brings together 57 countries of the Euro-Atlantic, Euro-Asiatic and Euro-Mediterranean regions in a single forum and with the same principles and commitments, including respect for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of States, as has been reiterated here today.”
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