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Oyarzun Marchesi

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“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/20l6/968, which contains the special report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Liberia. I now give the floor to Mr. Ladsous.”
2016-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7824 (2016) · source
“The situation in Liberia Special report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Liberia (S/2016/968) The President (spoke in Spanish): In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Liberia to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Herve Ladsous, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations; Mr. Per Thoresson, Deputy Permanent Representative of Sweden and representative of the Vice-Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission; and Ms. Victoria Wollie, National Coordinator for the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding - Women in Peacebuilding Network in Liberia.”
2016-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7824 (2016) · source
“As this is the first public meeting of the Security Council for the month of December, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Ambassador Fode' Seck, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Senegal, for his service as President of the Council for the month of November. I am sure I speak for all the members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Seck and his delegation for the great diplomatic skill with which they conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2016-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7824 (2016) · source
“I would like to conclude by recalling something that might seem obvious but that I believe is fundamental * the total validity of the basic elements of resolution 2254 (2015) and resolution 2268 (2016), on Syria. Once again, these are still valid: access for humanitarian aid, the cessation of hostilities, the separation of opposition groups from terrorists and a renewal of the political dialogue. They are the only viable alternatives for ending the war in Syria.”
2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7822 (2016) · source
“The food ran out on 14 November, and we now have 100,000 children in a situation that is beyond desperate. And, simply, that is Syria's future, because it will have to be rebuilt, and it is those children of today who will represent the Syria of tomorrow. All of us, especially the members of the Council, know that Spain, along with New Zealand and Egypt, has been working on the humanitarian issue in Syria, a job for which we take full responsibility and that we are trying to carry out in complete transparency. What we are working on is a plan for achieving a rapprochement of Council members' positions on the issue. It is not a review, it is an exercise in rapprochement. We hope that it will still be possible to reach an agreement.”
2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7822 (2016) · source
“Mr. Oyarzun Marchesi (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): Humanitarian agencies cannot get into Aleppo. They are encountering enormous difficulties in getting into many parts of Syria and, quite simply, cannot do their work. That is the clear conclusion that I have drawn today from the briefings by Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura, Under-Secretary-General Stephen O'Brien and Mr. Geert Cappelaere. That is why I would also like to thank the United Kingdom and France for calling for today's urgent meeting. Unfortunately, what we have to note in the meeting is a double failure for the Security Council - first, because it has not been able to bring peace and security to Syria, and, secondly, because it has shown itself to be incapable of enforcing international humanitarian law. The figures are enlightening.”
2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7822 (2016) · source
“In the few weeks remaining until the end of my mandate as Chair of the 1718 Committee, nothing would give me more satisfaction in what I hope is the near future than to see the Committee disappear because the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has begun to comply with its obligations under international law.”
2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7821 (2016) · source
“Since March, the Committee has worked very hard to implement the sanctions while, I should emphasize, striving not to worsen the humanitarian situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea but only to ensure that those who are responsible for its nuclear programmes to bring them to a halt. I hope that resolution 2321 (2016), which the United States Ambassador has so clearly explained, achieves its aims. Lastly, I would like to emphasize that Spain and the Security Council have always affirmed the principle that sanctions are not an end in themselves but rather a means for achieving lasting peace and stability, as the Ambassador of Japan made very clear. It is up to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to respect international law and work for its people's prosperity, which is the ultimate goal of today's resolution.”
2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7821 (2016) · source
“Regrettably, however, those violations continued, and on 9 September we witnessed a new nuclear test and the launching of various ballistic missiles. Resolution 2270 (2016) was very clear in its intention to adopt significant additional measures should the Democratic People's Republic of Korea conduct a new nuclear test or missile launch. That did indeed turn out to be the case, and that is why we have been obliged to adopt resolution 2321 (2016) today. The second reason we sponsored the resolution is our special sense of responsibility owing to the fact that, as we know, Spain is Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006). Because of that, it is our particular duty to ensure the effectiveness, transparency and rigour of resolutions having to do with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.”
2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7821 (2016) · source
“Mr. Oyarzun Marchesi (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his strong statement and all the members of the Security Council, particularly the delegations of the United States and China, for their collaboration, which has enabled us to adopt resolution 2321 (2016), establishing an unprecedented sanctions regime for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The two main reasons that Spain was a sponsor of the resolution are, first, for the sake of consistency and out of a sense of responsibility. It was also for reasons of consistency that we supported resolution 2270 (2016), which responded to repeated violations by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.”
2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7821 (2016) · source
“We can try to protect the population of Aleppo and restore the cessation of hostilities across the country, or we can let the conflict descend into a spiral of violence with the attendant unpredictable consequences. Spain firmly supports the first option. As I noted at the outset, we will continue to work with Egypt and with New Zealand, in a few minutes' time in the Consultations Room, and with our other partners in the Security Council to try to achieve that outcome.”
2016-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7817 (2016) · source
“My delegation is not resigned to this situation. We must do more than just condemn, though it certainly seems difficult. We support the efforts of the Special Envoy, who was in Damascus over the weekend seeking a solution to the most pressing problems facing Syria. We trust that the Geneva talks will bear fruit. However, the Security Council must shoulder its responsibility to halt the country's slide into violence and bring about a new cessation of hostilities. It is also the Council's responsibility, as has been said repeatedly, to make a distinction between terrorists and the opposition. We are at a turning point in the war in Syria.”
2016-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7817 (2016) · source
“Mr. Oyarzun Marchesi (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): My thanks go, above all, to Stephen and to Elizabeth for their respective briefings and for their excellent work. I should like also to thank the Ambassador of New Zealand, who described very clearly the joint efforts that Egypt, New Zealand and Spain are making to ensure the adoption of a series of measures aimed at halting the fighting in Aleppo so that humanitarian aid can be distributed inside the city. Indeed, given the humanitarian disaster depicted by Stephen O'Brien, no simple message in and of itself can be enough. We have heard today about deliberate attacks on doctors and hospitals such as the ones reported by Me'decins Sans Frontieres this weekend, which destroyed the last paediatric clinic in eastern Aleppo. Violations of international humanitarian law occur daily.”
2016-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7817 (2016) · source
“We also point to South Sudan as a future test case for the United Nations-African Union partnership, and to recall that it was the solidarity of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the African Union and the Ssecurity Council in calling for an end to the clashes that made it possible to reach the August 2015 peace agreement. We believe it is time to once again raise our voice together.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“Cooperation on sanctions is another area to be looked into, as the effectiveness of sanctions largely depends upon regional implementation, and their legitimacy would be bolstered by the express political support of the region. Finally, regarding mediation and the peaceful settlement of conflicts, a United Nations-African Union partnership would have obvious benefits. In that regard, we note and commend the initiative of the African Union to create a specialized registry of women mediators for the continent at the disposal of both the African Union and the United Nations.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“The contribution of the United Nations Office to the African Union is undoubtedly essential in that regard. That is why welcome the ongoing review aimed at strengthening it. Moreover, we should implement some of the proposals that several delegations made during the 24 May open debate (see S/PV.7694) on cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union, to which the Ambassador of New Zealand referred in his statement. Those proposals include early, joint identification of potential crises, sharing information and increasing communication between the respective secretariats and Councils, holding informal brainstorming meetings and deploying joint missions on the ground.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“The report (see S/2015/446) of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations report itself lays out the crucial primacy of politics. We know that the vast majority of conflicts in the African continent are politically based, and that they all require a political solution. It is worth noting that it is was trust and team work between the region and the United Nations that made it possible to settle crises in places such as Burkina Faso, and that it is a lack of understanding that hinders progress in other conflicts. There is a long path ahead of us, especially if we are to go from early warning signals to joint mobilization. Improving coordination, reducing response time and speaking in a unified voice continue to be significant challenges.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“The advantage of the Security Council flows from the primacy conferred upon it by the Charter of the United Nations on peace and security issues, while the African Union's is rooted in due acknowledgement of the efforts of a dynamic and growing continent that is determined to forge its own future. The challenge today is to go from more or less improvised cooperation, depending upon the urgency of each emerging conflict, to a more institutionalized partnership that inspires confidence, is more effective and enhances synergies. That renewed partnership cannot be limited to deploying operations, but rather must encompass every phase ofa conflict. I shall focus on prevention and mediation, and the representataive of the United Kingdom will cover peacekeeping aspects. Prevention is key.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“Mr. Oyarzun Marchesi (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): Spain and the United Kingdom are participating jointly today under the so-called Toledo formula. As such, Spain aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of the United Kingdom. We also align ourselves by the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union. We are grateful for the opportunity afforded to us by this debate, as well as for the briefings on the cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union, a key alliance for peace and security on the African continent. Although this decade has seen significant progress in that partnership, the rapid Changes and growing complexity of global threats force us to adapt our responses and take full advantage of our respective competitive advantages.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“It means taking every possible precaution to ensure that they have a proper education, which is a necessary, but not exclusive, condition to prevent them from being attracted to extremist and violent ideologies. In conclusion, I would like to highlight the work carried out by Egypt's Al-Azhar University, which has set up a centre to analyse all the decrees and identify those that could most likely to attract young people into joining or participating in extremist groups. I have greatly shortened my statement so as to make the best use of time. Those who wish to can read the entire text, which will be made available on the webiste of the Permanent Mission of Spain to the United Nations.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7813 (2016) · source
“Turning to the medium-term, we have proposed the deployment of experts ion interreligious and intercultural areas as part of peacekeeping operations. For a deep-rooted understanding of cultural and religious sensitivities is vital if our peacekeeping operations are to be more effective. We are also promoting the establishment of platforms for peace for religious leaders in areas of conflict, such as Syria, Iraq, Israel and Palestine, among others. With regard to long-term efforts, what do I intend by that term? The answer is simple. I believe that the long-term involves youth. Only 20 per cent of young people claim that religious reasons are behind their radicalization and recruitment by armed or terrorist groups. "Long-term" means talking to and about the 1.8 billion young people throughout the world.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7813 (2016) · source
“Spain did that here through an Arria Formula meeting during which, for the first time, victims of terrorism in Spain participated. I believe that victims of terrorism - and I am sorry to say it, for they are victims - can be key allies in combating violent extremism. Lastly in terms of short-term action, we believe that we must continue to make an effort to provide a counternarrative to terrorists' narratives, as Mr. Diagne stated in his briefing. In that regard, as one of the co-sponsors of the Alliance of Civilizations, Spain has proposed the idea of establishing a supra-national, public/ private committee on tolerance that would contribute to the dissemination ofpositive messages and the development of a counternarrative to debunk extremist narratives on the Internet and social networks.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7813 (2016) · source
“And, with regard to preventive diplomacy, we in Spain have worked with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, in particular in the context of a seminar we hosted in Alicante, where together we came up with a set of ideas on mediation that, frankly, are very interesting. Secondly, with regard to how we can work better in the short-term, I would mention Spain's proposal to establish a task force of religious leaders for crisis situations, which would be under the aegis of the Secretary-General. As Spain proposed, the task force would be a rapid-reaction force that would be deployed immediately in reaction to any emerging crisis involving interreligious issues or violent extremism. Also in the short-term, I believe we must accord a louder and more powerful voice to the victims of terrorism.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7813 (2016) · source
“While there is an array of measures that can be developed, I shall highlight only one. I believe that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation could contribute to a broader dissemination of the ideas and spirit of the Plan of Action throughout the societies of its member States. In the area of preventative diplomacy, I would like to underscore women. In general, they play a key role in preventing violent extremism. As we are all aware, the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate and UN-Women are already working jointly on a number of interesting initiatives in that regard.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7813 (2016) · source
“We engaged in some reflection in preparation for today's discussion, and we have identified four important areas in which I think it is possible to forge better connectivity between the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the United Nations in general. First is the area of preventive action. Then, in a very simple and straightforward analysis, I will look at how we can cooperate better in the short, medium, and long terms. If Council members will indulge, I will provide a brief summary of my written statement on what we think can be done in the area of preventive diplomacy. The first measure under preventive diplomacy that we have identified is the Secretary-General's Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism (A/70/674). In that regard, the role of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation is fundamental.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7813 (2016) · source
“Mr. Oyarzun Marchesi (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): I shall begin by stating the obvious: the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is a fundamental actor for the maintenance of international peace and security. It is a fundamental actor in the relations of the Security Council with other organizations. I also underscore that the role of the OIC arises from the fact that societies with Muslim majorities are those that are paying a very high price for terrorism - which, I stress, has no roots, no justification of a religious nature. I say that again and again. Therefore the Organization of Islamic Cooperation can play - and does play - a fundamental role in all those Islamic societies that are threatened.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7813 (2016) · source
“Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate the two essential elements of the Spanish position, combining coherence, and this without prejudice for its principled position, with a constructive spirit, which allows us to support any measure or process which, like the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, not only benefits the population of the territory but also the stability of the entire Western Balkans region.”
2016-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7811 (2016) · source
“In that regard, the establishment of the association/community of Serb- majority municipalities remains key to ending the current deadlock situation, so that the process becomes a priority for all parties. We are aware of the domestic difficulties that have been the hallmark of the political situation on the ground throughout this year. However, these difficulties cannot be used as a pretext. The same is true, if not more so, of the use of political violence and failure to respect the rules of the game of democracy.”
2016-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7811 (2016) · source
“Spain welcomes the recent telecommunications agreement and other small, as yet incomplete measures, such as the work to reconstruct the Mitrovica Bridge. However, other recent measures, such as the adoption of the so-called nationalization law of Trepca, openly contribute, due to their unilateral nature, to undermining the spirit of dialogue. It is indispensable that the parties avoid adopting unilateral measures that erode the necessary mutual trust, neutralize progress and further himder progress. There is a need to work together in good faith to implement the agreements reached to date in the context of dialogue, and to work towards reaching new agreements.”
2016-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7811 (2016) · source
“Among those, the most noteworthy event was without a doubt the Brussels dialogue facilitated by the European Union - first, because it was jointly determined by the parties, and secondly, because, independent of the political or ethnic affiliations of citizens, the dialogue process placed the region within the framework of the values and principles of the European Union. Nevertheless, despite the aspirations created at the outset, the dialogue was unable to achieve major results in 2016, which is about to end. It is therefore necessary to restart the dialogue in good faith and in a constructive manner, particularly at the highest level, and for the parties to renew their commitment to the implementation of and compliance with the agreements already reached.”
2016-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7811 (2016) · source
“The future of Kosovo and the entire Western Balkans necessarily depends on overcoming division, finding mutual understanding on prevailing needs, and jointly constructing a progressive future. In this process, we must acknowledge that the European Union plays a crucial role. However, we must ensure that in the future the citizens themselves must play that role with sincere and unconditional commitment. Moerover, we can support only those processes that are jointly spearheaded by the citizens themselves.”
2016-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7811 (2016) · source
“Their work is important and necessary, but also of great complexity in the light, inter alia, of the reiterated issue of defining the Mission's purpose. We believe that the current lack of headway in various spheres on the ground makes the work of UNMIK doubly relevant, in particular its efforts to foster reconciliation between the communities, promote and protect human rights, and improve governance at the local level. It is precisely at this local level that UNMIK has chosen to prioritize its actions, because it is the key to unlocking the vault of reconciliation and peaceful coexistence that we all desire for Kosovo. It is the objective we all share, but that unfortunately we continue to be unable to fully achieve.”
2016-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7811 (2016) · source
“Mr. Oyarzun Marchesi (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, my good friend Ambassador Tanin, for his briefing and for sharing his thoughts with us. I also once again welcome the presence in the Security Council of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, His Excellency Mr. Ivica Dacie, and Ms. Vlora Citaku. I would like to begin what will be my last statement in the Council, at least as a member, on this agenda item by reiterating Spain's gratitude for the excellent work of Ambassador Tanin and our firm and unwavering support for him and the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).”
2016-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7811 (2016) · source
“I also wish to recall my previous statement (see S/PV.7688) on this issue here in the Security Council in which I expressed the unequivocal support of Spain for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and unity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as our conviction that the stability of the region as a whole is inseparable from the political stability and progress of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“Spain calls on all institutional and political actors in Bosnia and Herzegovina to be guided in all their conduct by the need to fulfil legal requirements. We also want to see, once and for all, an end to divisive rhetoric, and we unequivocally condemn any incitement to hatred. The political leaders ofthe three communities are especially responsible for seeking reconciliation and ensuring that everyone can live peacefully together. I cannot conclude without reiterating Spain's support for the work carried out by the High Representative. It is our desire to see necessary progress made as soon as possible in order to ensure that the five objectives are met and the two conditions for the conclusion of his mandate.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“We welcome those steps, but in order to continue along the positive path, it is absolutely necessary that all actors and relevant political forces address and come up with a solution to those issues that are of the greatest concern to the population. I think that one of the greatest concerns has to do with respect for the rule of law, which is an irreplaceable and essential pillar of any State and which is the foundation of the European Union. It is for that reason that I most lament those cases where we have seen actions against the rule of law, against established legislation, against the authority of institutions and in particular against the authority of the Bosnian Constitutional Court with respect to its decision of 17 September on the convening and holding of a referendum in the Republika Srpska.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“I wish to point to one of those events - 15 February, which is when Bosnia and Herzegovina's candidacy for integration into the European Union was presented - which points to the beginning of a path that will not be easy, a path that Spain knows well. I can affirm that, in the end, it is a path towards progress and stability. Bosnia and Herzegovina has already taken the first important steps on that path towards the European Union. I will highlight three steps. The first step is the implementation of the reform agenda. The second step is the adaption of the Stabilization and Association Agreement. The third step is the adoption, on 23 Augus,t of the coordination mechanism for European Union matters.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“Mr. Oyarzun Marchesi (Spain) (Spoke in Spanish): Many thanks to Ambassador Valentin Inzko for his presentation of his biannual report (S/2016/911, annex) and, more important, many thanks for the special report on the referendum held on 25 September in the Republika Srpska. I also wish to express our appreciation for the adoption of resolution 2315 (2016), which once again points to the multinational commitment to stabilization on the part of the European Union. which has played a positive and commendable role in supporting the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. By way of a preliminary remark, I wish to endorse the contents of the statement to be delivered by the observer of the EU. The year 2016 has been a major year for Bosnia and Herzegovina, marked by a series of landmark events.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“The resumption of negotiations is the second element - I again reiterate my support our Special Envoy - followed, thirdly, by accountability for the violations of international humanitarian law, and fourthly, unhindered access to humanitarian aid. I would like to conclude by striking a positive note, echoing what the French Ambassador had to say so clearly, which is that consensus in Yemen is possible. We trust that that is the case. Let us rally around the United Kingdom's draft resolution to truly bring about a change to this currently desperate situation.”
2016-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7797 (2016) · source
“What will happen if salaries go unpaid? The result will be bleak for future of Yemen. It will mean that administration and all institutions will collapse and the process of reconstruction will become extremely difficult - almost impossible. Economic support for Yemen in the current circumstances is therefore absolutely essential. What is the message that I would like to convey to my fellow members of the Council? It is very simple. I listened very carefully to the Ambassador of the United Kingdom, who very clearly outlined the elements of a draft resolution that I believe will bring change to the situation in Yemen. The elements of said draft resolution are, first, an immediate cessation of hostilities; it is quite clear that there can be no military solution to the crisis in Yemen.”
2016-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7797 (2016) · source
“Ould Sheikh Ahmed can rest assured that he has our full support. I know that he will be returning shortly with a view to crafting an agreement around the road map, and in those efforts he will have the full backing of the Spanish delegation. Regarding the indiscriminate attacks against the civilian population, we of course uphold the idea that said crimes cannot go unpunished. The third collapse in Yemen is economic and financial. Before arriving to today's meeting, I had intended to ask our briefers about the situation of the Central Bank reserves. Well, we have such excellent briefers that the economic and financial situation in Yemen could not be clearer. The situation is critical; they are going to have to stop paying salaries, which will further exacerbate the political and humanitarian collapse.”
2016-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7797 (2016) · source
“That goes hand in hand with the enormous difficulties we are experiencing in our efforts to provide humanitarian aid to Yemen. I believe that Samantha Power has urged us all to do our part to facilitate access to humanitarian aid in Yemen. We stand committed to her appeal and join her in calling on all parties. We also have a humanitarian plan that, regrettably, has been financed only to 26 per cent so far. The second crisis that is upon Yemen is a political collapse. It is political because, on the one hand, the road map, which in our view is a reasonable and balanced, has been rejected; and on the other, because we are seeing indiscriminate attacks on the civilian population. To that end, I align myselfwith the eloquent statement made by the Ambassador of Uruguay. As far as the road map is concerned, Mr.”
2016-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7797 (2016) · source
“Mr. Oyarzun Marchesi (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): First and foremost, I congratulate the Russian Federation on the way in which it has led the deliberations of the Security Council this month. After having carefully listened to our excellent briefers today, I will pick up on the eloquent comment made by the Ambassador of Angola: "Enough is enough." That was very eloquent. The conclusion I have drawn from the briefers today is that Yemen is facing a threefold collapse on the humanitarian, political and economic and financial fronts. As far as the humanitarian collapse is concerned, today we have heard a whole slue of figures. I first would like to pay tribute to the 10,000 victims and then I would to like to particularly focus on the plight of the 10 million children suffering from malnutrition and at risk of losing an entire generation.”
2016-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7797 (2016) · source
“It is indeed a just cause, but above all it is necessary if we are to truly contribute to building a peace with a solid foundation.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“Lastly, in the humanitarian sphere, Spain has allocated â‚¬1.7 million to specific projects that will be part of the agenda, notably in Palestine, Syria and Jordan. Additionally, during the World Humanitarian Summit, my country committed, among other goals, to set up a gender marker for 100 per cent of humanitarian financing in 2018. The agenda requires real commitment. We have the tools and we have the resolutions. Now we need to show that there is genuine political will to implement them. That is why we hope that the effective participation of women will be a priority during the next Secretary- General's mandate. I have heard him speak, I know him, and I am sure that it will be so, but resolutions 1325 (2000) and 2242 (2015) represent a cause that affects us all.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“Fourthly, we have welcomed the interesting Canadian initiative to create a network of military and police advisers with regard to women and peace and security. We also attended a ministerial conference of defence ministers in London last month, where we fully committed to uphold the London communique adopted there. Fifthly, we must all make greater efforts in financing. We have earmarked â‚¬1 million of the 2016 budget to support exceptional instruments, such as the Global Acceleration Instrument for Women and Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action, and to strengthen certain capabilities, particularly the gender units within the Department of Peacekeeping Operations or the Department of Political Affairs.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“It is important to recall that as of 1999, women can ascend to all positions of the armed forces and that we give women priority so that they can participate in peacekeeping missions. I see the Colombian Ambassador here today. She knows full well that we have surpassed the 20 per cent quota in the contingent of women that will be deployed to that marvellous country. Additionally, we believe that as the number of women that participate in peacekeeping missions increases, the unfortunate instances of sexual abuse and exploitation that are, regrettably, still ongoing, will be more effectively addressed. Thirdly, we will step up prevention and training efforts, nationally and with third States, by sharing our capacities.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“The first conference of the network of national points of contact will be held in Spain in the first trimester of 2017. We thank Germany, which will hold a similar conference the following year. Over 50 States and regional organizations are founding members of the focal points network. Moreover, as I have explained previously and in line with resolution 2242 (2015), my country is committed to a series of obligations that have truly helped advance resolution 1325 (2000) in Spain. First of all, we have drafted a new national action plan that is very progressive and will usher in change. Secondly, we will gradually increase the number of women deployed in peacekeeping missions.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“It provides Security Council members with the concrete information that we need regarding leadership at the United Nations. It also helps support efforts to broadly integrate gender perspective within peacekeeping missions. The experts have held meetings on Mali, Iraq, whose Ambassador I see here and with whom we have done exceptional work, the Central African Republic and Afghanistan. Secondly, we have managed to help national administrations to make greater headway in the peace and security agenda. That is why the President of Spain announced the creation of a network of national points of contact for the resolution 1325 (2000). On September 23, Spain's Minister of Foreign Affairs presided over the launching of the network.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“Power and responsibility must be two faces of the same coin. I am proud to say that in the two years that Spain has been a member of the Security Council, one great and long-standing daily priority has been resolution 1325 (2000). I would like to take this opportunity to share two fundamental aspects with this forum. I shall note first what, in our View, has been accomplished in the past two years, and secondly, some improvements that my country has made in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). The Security Council has made some very important accomplishments in the course of the last two years. First, the creation of the Security Council Informal Expert Group on Women and Peace and Security, under the joint chairmanship of Spain and the United Kingdom, is a very innovative mechanism with regard to working methods.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source