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Gonzalez De Linares Palou

lines on the record: 370
first: 2012-11-26
most recent: 2017-06-21
sittings or episodes: 58
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“In the context of human rights, the second annual dialogue on this topic between the European Union and Afghanistan, held just days ago in Kabul, brought to light the measures that have been adopted in this area, in compliance with Afghanistan's commitments, such as legal reform in the field of children's rights, criminal aspects of the law for the elimination of violence against women, and new commitments undertaken by Afghanistan with regard to various human rights instruments. We must now be equally diligent in ensuring the implementation of all of these important measures throughout the nation. The events of the past few months make it clear that the challenges facing Afghanistan have not abated.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“We hail the Afghan National Peace and Development Framework, which seeks to establish a road map for reaching the self-reliance goals set forth in London in 2014, and will be presented in the upcoming ministerial conference to be held in October in Brussels. The decisive push in the fight against corruption under the direct leadership of President Ghani is also evident. We welcome the measures contemplating judicial reform, the regulation of procurement of public goods and services, and the establishment of a high council on governance, the rule of law and anti-corruption in an effort to institutionalize anticorruption policies. We commend the Government's decision to give priority attention to these matters.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“It is been a true pleasure for my delegation to work closely with him and his team as penholder of the Security Council for Afghanistan. We have always had the highest regard for his commitment to progress and reconciliation in Afghanistan, and we wish him every success in his future endeavours. Henceforth, his successor, Ambassador Yamamoto, can count on the support and collaboration of Spain. It is abundantly clear after reading the Secretary- General's report (S/2016/532) and hearing Mr. Haysom's briefing that Afghanistan's challenges persist and that it is at a turning point in its recent history. It behooves us to recognize the progress made, in particular since the National Unity Government has taken up functions. It has rolled out a robust reform agenda for the country's socioeconomic development.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“There is no doubt that the international community and the Security Council steadfastly support the process towards peace, democracy and stability that the Afghan people themselves have decided to embrace and spearhead. I would ask Ambassador Saikal to convey to the Government of Afghanistan our condolences and heartfelt solidarity with the Afghan people. I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Nicholas Haysom. His presence among us will be the last in his current capacity. We therefore take this opportunity to express our gratitude for his years of steadfast commitment and tireless dedication to Afghanistan and to the Council as Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for four years, if we count his two years as Deputy Special Representative.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“Mr. Gonzalez de Linares Palou (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to begin by expressing our indignation over and strong condemnation of the terrible attacks yesterday in Kabul and Badakhshan. Most of the victims were defenceless civilians going about their daily lives; many of them were children. No goal, political, religious or otherwise, can justify actions of this nature. This morning, the Security Council issued a press release vigorously condemning these acts, which reiterates in no uncertain terms that any form of terrorism is a criminal act that is absolutely inexcusable, whatever the motivation invoked by its perpetrators. The release further notes that those responsible for these acts will sooner or later be held accountable.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“President, my appreciation for your focused and effective presidency of the Council and to wish every success to the French presidency in the upcoming month.”
2016-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7703 (2016) · source
“In light of the aforementioned, I turn to the briefing on the security challenges in the Sahel that took place last Thursday (S/PV.7699). That meeting was a clear example of the way in which the Council should address threats to peace and security concerning situations on its agenda through an integrated, holistic approach, including, for example, in cases such as the Sahel, desertification as a key element in understanding the reality of the situation in the Sahel. The Security Council must therefore be appropriately informed of all challenges to peace and security in all corners of the world. That is the only way in which, together, we can improve our most fundamental function - prevention. I conclude by reiterating, Mr.”
2016-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7703 (2016) · source
“Therefore, it was not only an innovative process, but also a model process in terms of consensus, transparency and the inclusive nature of it. It was an example of the success of the Security Council's initiatives and efforts when it works in a constructive way and as a team. Climate change is not an abstract problem or one for the future; it is scourge that is determining the living conditions of millions of people throughout the world today. It is pushing specific countries and people, for example, Somalia, into a situation of environmental, economic and social stress, and it has a direct impact on international peace and security. It is a horizontal and structural challenge that we must confront with all of our resources.”
2016-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7703 (2016) · source
“The resolution also calls upon the Secretary-General to request and make recommendations to prevent these events and to inform the Security Council at least once a year on the implementation of this resolution. The adoption of the resolution sends a message of support from the Security Council to doctors and health-care workers who work in situations of armed conflict and day after day are fulfilling their missions under extremely difficult conditions. With regard to the new methods of work of the Security Council, this resolution has established a new precedent in the way that initiatives are proposed and texts are negotiated. For the first time, the initiative of the leadership and the coordination of the process was assumed by five members. They are all elected members belonging to the five regional groups.”
2016-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7703 (2016) · source
“In the year and a half since Spainjoined the Council, there has not been a single month during which there has not been one attack against doctors or hospitals and a country in conflict. Resolution 2286 (2016) not only condemns attacks against doctors and hospitals in armed conflict and calls for compliance with international law in the area, it also urges States to investigate such violations of international humanitarian law and to bring the guilty to justice. It also deals with issues such as preventing attacks, the importance of training and the need to gather objective and reliable information on the attacks against doctors and hospitals in countries in conflict.”
2016-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7703 (2016) · source
“I will concentrate on one of the areas of the Council's work in the month of May that the presidency has specifically highlighted, that of resolution 2286 (2016) on medical assistance in armed conflicts. I will also make a brief reference to the briefing on the challenges to security in the Sahel (see S/PV.7699), which my delegation organized together with the Egyptian presidency just a few days ago. With regard to 2286 (2016) resolution, which was adopted by consensus and sponsored by 86 States Members of the Organization, indeed deserves to be highlighted. It is the first Security Council resolution to deal exclusively with medical assistance in armed conflicts, and its adoption shows that the Security Council is responding to a very painful reality.”
2016-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7703 (2016) · source
“Mr. Gonzalez de Linares Palou (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to congratulate Ambassador Aboulatta and his entire team for their remarkable and effective work in managing the issues of the Security Council during this month, which has had a very heavy workload. I also thank him for issuing the concept note, which allows us to focus on the issues of this wrap-up meeting. These formal wrap-up sessions are very useful. We support them and believe that it is a good idea to hold them as part of our ongoing support for transparency in this Council. We also support the holding of informal and interactive meetings of the Security Council with non-member States because that also allows us to enrich ourselves with their comments on our own work.”
2016-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7703 (2016) · source
“Spain continues wholeheartedly to support the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We also uphold the need for the political leaders of the country to respect the rule of law and the principle of equality in all their actions. That principle is an indispensable element not only of peaceful coexistence in the country, but also for constructive and cooperative relations with neighbouring countries. Respect for that principle is the only way that Bosnia and Herzegovina can make headway in its European integration process.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“Of equal importance are the situation of Mostar and the attitude of the Republika Srpska authorities, as has been pointed out by the High Representative, with regard to such problems as the refusal to move ahead in registering State properties located on its territory We are concerned about the divisive rhetoric of some political leaders and representatives, in particular of the Republika Srpska, where they continue to wield the threat of a referendum, which poses a real challenge to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country and jeopardizes the system established by the Dayton Peace Accords. We must not lose sight of the fact that the political stability of the entire region depends to a large extent on the stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“Bosnia and Herzegovina's application for membership to the European Union is a very positive sign and needs to be assessed on its own merit, since, as I said, much remains to be done, such as continuing to implement the mechanism of interinstitutional coordination, adapting it to the Stabilization and Association Agreement and carrying out the reform agenda. We remain convinced that headway in all these areas will have a positive impact and lead to concrete improvements in the lives of all the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina and in the country's socioeconomic situation. Among the pending issues that still need to be resolved is the publication of the results of the 2013 census, which is key to ensuring the smooth political functioning of the country.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“Moreover, we reiterate our full support for the work of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and its Residual Mechanism. We hope that their decisions and rulings will not be exploited along partisan lines by certain groups for the purpose of further exacerbating the tensions in the country. Over the past six months, there has been a positive political environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which, at the international level, has led to greater dialogue and cross-border cooperation with neighbouring countries, as evidenced in the border treaty with Montenegro. On the domestic level, this positive political environment has led to concrete reforms that allow Bosnia and Herzegovina to continue on its path towards full integration with the European Union.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“We have taken note of the High Representative's assessment of the country's achievements in the last quarter towards compliance with the five objectives and two conditions established for the completion of his mandate and the closure of his Office. We reiterate our appeal to all political stakeholders in Bosnia and Herzegovina to redouble their efforts and continue to progress towards the achievement of all these objectives as soon as possible. We very much welcome the positive role being played by the European Union-led peacekeeping force Operation Althea, which is supporting the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina in maintaining security and contributing to their training and capacity- building. In the current context, the mission remains a necessary element in guaranteeing the country's stability.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“Mr. Gonzalez de Linares Palou (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): I want to thank the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina for his briefing. We have taken due note of it and of the content of his quarterly report (S/2016/395, annex). I would like to reaffirm to Mr. Valentin Inzko Spain's support for his work and the work of his Office. As a State member of European Union, Spain aligns itself fully with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union. Twenty years have elapsed since the Dayton Peace Agreement was signed, which gives us an opportunity to evaluate the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a certain perspective in order to assess the success stories and progress that has been made, as well as the challenges that remain.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“This is a horizontal and structural challenge that we must rise to meet with all resources as soon as we have them. In conclusion, I wish to underscore that Spain is convinced that the establishment of peace and stability in and the development of Somalia will not be possible without the reconstruction of the Somali State and civil society. We can achieve those goals only if we have a unified and committed leadership that acts in the interests of all Somalians. The United Nations, regional organizations and countries that have friendly relations with Somalia will continue to support the country on that path. With every passing month, we are increasingly convinced that we are drawing closer to a time in which Somalians can take full responsibility of their own future.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“It is therefore necessary that members of civil society perceive a tangible improvement in their quality of life - in their access not only to water and food, but also to education and employment. All of that will ultimately determine the success of the Somali process and the ultimate defeat of Al-Shabaab. Our leaders are preparing to sign the Paris Agreement on climate change next Friday in these very Headquarters. We must now be more aware than ever that climate change is neither an abstract issue nor a problem for the future. It is a threat that is already shaping the life expectancy of millions of people around the world, thrusting specific populations and countries, such as Somalia, into a situation of environmental, economic and social stress, with direct repercussions for international peace and security.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“For my third point, which is no less important, I wish to speak about the grave humanitarian situation. Some 4.9 million Somalis are in need of humanitarian aid. The drought that is racking the north of the country, in particular Somaliland and Puntland, as a result of the weather phenomenon known as El Nifio has left some 900,000 individuals facing severe malnutrition. That tragic situation, exacerbated by desertification, is unacceptable and unsustainable. Alleviating the humanitarian emergency faced by Somalia is essential in building on the efforts made in the area of politics and security, given that all of those dimensions are interrelated. Rebuilding Somalia will require the rebuilding of Somalians' trust in their institutions.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“The Somali army and police should increase their role and effectiveness so as to guarantee security in the areas freed from Al-Shabaab, and also to secure the main supply routes. We wish to stress that the fight against Al-Shabaab is more than a military operation. It should be rooted in a firm strategy that prevents radicalization and recruitment from various sectors of the Somali population, in particular youth. Young people must believe that Somali institutions and the international community are on their side. The fight against AI-Shabaab must take place within the framework of respect for the political leadership and human rights, and go hand in hand with genuine and systematic efforts to ensure security, the provision of basic services and opportunities for the populations in recovered areas.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“have strengthened and centralized intelligence capacity in place, and we hope that the already committed enabling elements that the Mission needs will be made available as soon as possible. All ofthat is crucial in order to respond to the asymmetric war tactics employed by Al-Shabaab. The role of the Somali National Army and police is, of course, vital to the achievement of that goal. Both institutions must gradually assume greater responsibility, commensurate with the security demanded by the Somali people, with a view to developing an exit strategy for AMISOM. To that end, we must redouble our efforts to achieve rapid and substantive progress in the area of security sector reform. We urge the Somali authorities to effectively implement the relevant plans.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“and the Somali forces have taken the initiative, although it remains essential that they work in a coordinated fashion to defeat Al-Shabaab. We do not doubt that this is possible, although we continue to insist that AMISOM. must develop a more unified and effective command-and-control structure, in line with the recommendations of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union. To that end, it will be necessary to build on the key understanding established at the recent summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Troop- and Police-Contributing Countries of AMISOM, held in Djibouti, which was an important step forward in the right direction. It is urgent that AMISOM.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“We wish to express our full solidarity with the people and Government of Somalia, AMISOM. and the Somali security forces. Somalians should have no doubt on two issues. First, Al-Shabaab can be destroyed and the future Somalia will be defined not by terrorists but by the people of Somalia. Secondly, AMISOM. and the Somali National Army will always be on their side. Al-Shabaab represents the greatest threat to the security and stability of Somalia and to the entire Horn of Africa region. Its terrorist activities over the past year show that the group continues to be active, that it has great operational capacity, and that it intends to wreak the greatest possible havoc. Given that challenge, we cannot let down our guard. After several challenging months, AMISOM.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“In addition, with respect to federal State-building, Spain, which has always recognized the territorial integrity of Somalia, hopes that significant progress will soon be made in Hiran and Middle Shabelle in order to establish a new interim administration, and we trust that reconciliation efforts between clans will be stepped up. Secondly, turning to the security sector, we robustly condemn the terrorist attacks carried out by Al-Shabaab against the Somali people, their representatives, officials and institutions. We also condemn the attacks carried out against the contingents of the countries of the African Union Military Observer Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), who are fighting shoulder to shoulder with Somali forces in order to restore stability and peace in Somalia.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“We urge the Somali leadership to stick to the path of dialogue and agreement, and to avoid relapsing back into the divisions that derailed the political process in the past. As I said earlier, success is within grasp, but it is incredibly fragile. Let us not forget that a political crisis is capable ofdestroying injust a matter ofdays the costly progress that took years to achieve. We therefore now have a historic responsibility. In that regard, we must not lose sight ofthe importance ofmaking progress in the constitutional review process.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“The adopted format seems to be the most feasible at present and strikes a key balance between two essential elements in the politics of Somali society: the regions, on the one hand, and the clans, on the other. Spain would like to congratulate the Government of Somalia on its decision to set aside 30 per cent of parliamentary seats for women, who must continue to play a key role in the Somali political process, as indeed should civil society as a whole. The successful conclusion of the electoral process in August 2016, as provided for in the Constitution, is a key step towards making further progress in the establishment of peace in and the stabilization of Somalia so that universal elections can be held in 2020 under the formula of one person, one vote.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“There still a long road ahead, but considering the extraordinary difficulties that the Somali people and its leaders have managed to overcome in recent years, we have no doubt that success is within grasp. It is now the responsibility of everybody to not let such success slip from our fingers. The year 2016 is crucial for various reasons. First, in the political sphere, the Somali leadership just approved the electoral process for 2016, after innumerable efforts and an encouraging agreement between the Federal Government of Somalia and Puntland. We welcome that agreement and trust that the Federal Parliament will soon ratify it and that its provisions will be enacted.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“Mr. Gonzalez de Linares Palou (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this important briefing on the situation in Somalia. I want to welcome President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and commend him for his leadership. I also want to welcome the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Mr. Michael Keating, and the Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations, Ambassador Tete Antonio. One of the key priorities for Spain in the Security Council is to make headway in efforts to restore peace and stability in Somalia in the wake of so many years of senseless violence and conflict.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“We have demonstrated this, because one, 10 or 100 times, terrorists can be lucky, but we can work to prevent them from even having the option of trying to be lucky.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670 (2016) · source
“The commitment and participation of States will help significantly to strengthen our societies in the face of this scourge. I cannot but close with a reference that bears repeating, even though it is quite obvious: the need to respect human rights, which is the fourth pillar, because they are an essential element ofthe DNA of our societies, such that if we fail to protect human rights, even indirectly or temporarily, we would be altering the essence of our way of life and coexistence; hence we would be handing terrorists their first victory. I would like to conclude with a saying that the terrorist threaten us with repeatedly: that they need to be lucky only once, and we need to be lucky all the time. What they overlook is that our societies and our ways of life are robust and deeply rooted in our consciences, and cannot be defeated.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670 (2016) · source
“Thus we reiterate the idea that we should create a high-level post of representative of the Secretary-General against violent extremism. With respect to the second pillar, I have already expressed a few ideas on the need to react quickly, decisively and nimbly. I will simply stress that we ask the Member States during negotiations not to lose sight of the fact that the objective of the Global Strategy is to defeat terrorism; that is its only objective. With respect to capacity-building, which is the third pillar, the work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, the Counter- Terrorism Implementation Task Force and the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre offers us ways to strengthen those capabilities where it is most necessary.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670 (2016) · source
“In this respect, the participation of victims, with their example of not seeking revenge and their call for justice, offers us one of the most authoritative voices against violent extremism. That is why Spain, along with the United States, last October brought for the first time before the Security Council the voices of victims of terrorism. 1 should like also to underscore the importance of the role of women in the fight against radicalization and terrorism, as can be seen in resolution 2242 (2015), adopted last October, also during the Spanish presidency. Furthermore, the implementation of the Secretary- General's Plan of Action makes clear the need, and this also represents an opportunity, to strengthen the structure of international cooperation.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670 (2016) · source
“To promote civic cooperation, citizens have access to a webpage and an e-mail address, as well as a toll-free phone line, that guarantee confidentiality as well as total anonymity. There is also a special icon on the AlertCops application for smartphones. In five months, we have received 150 communications, of which 45 per cent have proved to be worthy of police investigation. Along those lines, I will speak about the narrative that we must develop in the face of violent extremism. It should not be limited to negative aspects but should also have a positive dimension, underscoring elements that all of the members of the international community agree on: pluralism, coexistence, respect for differences and an invitation to all to participate.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670 (2016) · source
“Within this comprehensive approach, I would underscore, for the sake of brevity, just two specific aspects: the need to include all social sectors, and the need to develop effective counter-narratives. States, in the face of violent extremism, must promote a mechanism to include all and to conduct a dialogue with all, including communities that are susceptible ofbeing radicalized at the State, regional or local level. But this will not happen by itself, and so we have to create mechanisms and devise national plans and possibilities for cooperation, as rightly stated in the Plan of Action. I will give the example of two initiatives that have been put into practice by my country. We set up a centre for the coordination of information on radicalization, and five months ago we launched an initiative on stopping radicalization.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670 (2016) · source
“With respect to prevention, which is the first pillar, we have at our disposal an instrument that Spain greatly values: the Secretary-General's Plan of Action, referred to in General Assembly resolution 70/254, of 12 February. Let us not get bogged down in Byzantine discussions about what is or is not violent extremism. We all know that there is an aspect of extremism that facilitates and leads to terrorism, and it is those aspects on which we should take action. In that context, we deem it important that the Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism be carried out in the framework of a comprehensive approach that is also reflected in the concept of tackling the life cycle of radicalization, which the Global Counter-terrorism Forum has given priority to in its work.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670 (2016) · source
“Spain, during its upcoming presidency of the Council, in December of this year, intends to explore the possibilities of increasing international judicial cooperation. Also in December we will review resolution 1540 (2004), which calls for preventing weapons of mass destruction from falling into the hands of non-State actors with terrorist objectives. We need hardly stress the importance of this threat, and therefore I would like to ask all Member States to participate to the fullest, so that we can make this review a truly effective instrument. Various measures have also been adopted by States at the national level, and as a whole, we have enough individual experience and good practices in order to become a formidable opponent of terrorism. 1 would like to turn once again to the review of the Global Strategy to make a few comments.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670 (2016) · source
“Also at issue are new sources of financing, which we have considered in a series of instruments that led last year to resolutions 2199 (2015) and 2253 (2015). Another new element in 2015 was the presidential statement on the fight against terrorism at the national level. Hence we are gradually closing in on terrorism. We are not going to be able to eliminate it once and for all, with a decisive blow. That would be difficult, but not, however, impossible. But we can try to eliminate it by asphyxiating it. It is vital that we not let down our guard. In some areas, such as cybersecurity, we still have some leeway to develop new instruments. Another important area is that of justice, where we can bring more pressure to bear in order to eradicate terrorism.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670 (2016) · source
“First of all, due to the unfortunate prominence that terrorism has acquired on the international agenda and the oft-mentioned changing nature of its threat, terrorists' capability to adapt requires of us swiftness, decisiveness and flexibility. We therefore have to tackle negotiations on the Global Strategy with a determination to strike at terrorism in a way that will defeat it and with sufficiently nimble and flexible tools, which would make it possible to respond immediately to terrorist attacks. A few new elements have already been considered by the Security Council, such as the issue of foreign terrorist fighters, which were the subject of resolution 2178 (2014), and the Madrid guidelines for its optimal implementation.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670 (2016) · source
“Mr. Gonzalez de Linares Palou (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank the People's Republic of China for convening this debate, which, unfortunately, is timely and necessary. Terrorism is not only one of the main threats to international peace and security, but it is also something that affects us all. It is a global phenomenon and, therefore, it requires a united and collective response. This debate is therefore timely, as will be the review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, to which the Secretary- General referred. The review this year has a very particular importance.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670 (2016) · source
“If the Security Council was able to adopt this resolution unanimously this afternoon it was because, beyond the differences we have, there are some fundamental objectives on which we all agree: the urgency of ending the violence afflicting Burundi for months and to return to the path of dialogue - a dialogue that must be genuine and inclusive, based on respect for the Constitution and the Arusha Agreement and open to all actors committed to a peaceful resolution of the crisis. We hope that this resolution will contribute significantly to national, regional and international efforts to bring peace, stability and prosperity to the people of Burundi, for that is simply the whole of the aspiration of the Council. We will continue working to that end.”
2016-04-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7664 (2016) · source
“Mr. Gonzalez de Linares Palou (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to start by congratulating and thanking the Permanent Representative of Angola, Ambassador Gaspar Martins, and his colleagues for their work in leading the Security Council in March. I would also like to express to you, Ambassador Liu Jieyi, our pleasure at seeing at the helm of the Council. I wish you and your team every success in your mandate, as well as a calm and peaceful presidency. Spain would also like to thank France for its resolute and tireless commitment to the adoption of resolution 2279 (2016), as well as the other delegations for their always constructive contributions, made in a spirit of flexibility.”
2016-04-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7664 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to reiterate my country's commitment to the Libyan people, which has been demonstrated by our political support for the process, aimed at achieving peace in and the territorial unity of Libya, but also our commitment to humanitarian assistance and to tackling human trafficking networks. We stand ready to extend our cooperation to the Government ofNational Accord as soon as it is formed, so that it may achieve what was defined so accurately by Martin Kobler as peace, security, and prosperity in a united country.”
2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source
“Thirdly, it is essential that the international community, along with each of our countries, remain ready to work to strengthen and expand the support of all Libyans for the Agreement, making it possible to establish a new Government in a safe Tripoli, the capital of a united country. Since the beginning of the crisis, Spain has firmly supported the leadership of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, as well as the work of the two Special Representatives of the Secretary-General, Mr. Leon and Mr. Kobler. I wish to highlight the good work done by Martin Kobler, who was able to go beyond the basis provided by the Agreement and the names proposed by his predecessor after extensive inclusive consultations. The crisis does not allow for improvised solutions.”
2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source
“In that vein, I would like to stress three ideas. First of all, it is important to strengthen the Agreement by attaining the greatest internal consensus possible. In our view, the letter circulated to the Security Council today is not in alignment with the constructive spirit that the international community requires or expects of the relevant stakeholders in the Libyan conflict. Secondly, it is critical that all parties work together to implement the Agreement and create a Government of National Accord. That is the only way to resolve the serious humanitarian and economic crises in the country, and to address the security threat represented by the presence of Daesh and other terrorist groups on Libyan territory.”
2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source
“Mr. Gonzalez de Linares Palou (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): Spain applauds the unanimous adoption of resolution 2259 (2015), which demonstrates the international community's recognition of efforts to pursue dialogue with a view to bringing Libyans together under the auspices of the United Nations. Those efforts culminated in the 17 December Skhirat Agreement, the signature of which was attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation. With today's resolution, the Security Council notes the broad domestic support for the Agreement and gives it international legitimacy. The resolution serves as a reminder to all parties and sectors of Libyan society of the urgent need to join in the common project represented by the Agreement. It also reminds us of the need to hold accountable those who obstruct or disrupt the transition process.”
2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source
“I wish to conclude by extending our profound gratitude to all the humanitarian workers and staff of the United Nations agencies, the International Committee of the Red Cross and NGOs such as Medecins Sans Frontieres, who have continued their work on the ground in Yemen, who risk their lives every day to mitigate the impact of this humanitarian catastrophe.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source
“We wish to express our support for the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, whose skill, level-headedness and discretion have enabled him to persuade the parties to sit at the negotiating table and to extract from them a promise to return to negotiations in January 2016. We also commend the Secretary-General for the key role he plays in keeping a watchful eye on the situation in Yemen. He has become personally involved in the quest for a solution to that crisis.”
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“We also recall yet again the importance of preventing attacks on schools, hospitals, other health infrastructures and, of course, medical staff. The third point concerns the role of the region. The war in Yemen is very closely linked to regional dynamics. Throughout 2015, we have seen considerable headway made in reducing tension in certain conflicts in the Middle East. In July, we reached a historic agreement on Iran's nuclear dossier. Last week, we unanimously adopted resolution 2254 (2015), aimed at laying the foundation for negotiations in Syria with a clear and well-drafted road map. We need that same strength and spirit of consensus with regard to Yemen. We therefore call on all countries of the region to exercise their influence upon the parties to that end.”
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