UN General Assembly
2013

made to Spain in the 1984 Brussels Declaration. That anachronism continues to inconvenience the citizens of Gibraltar and the surrounding area. Resting its case on the legitimacy granted by the universal doctrine of the General Assembly, Spain once again reiterates its call to the United Kingdom to resume bilateral dialogue and regional cooperation. Western Sahara remains one of the unresolved issues at the United Nations. Spain supports the search for a fair, lasting and mutually acceptable solution, one that provides for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara within the framework of the United Nations and in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter. Accordingly, Spain fully endorses the work carried out in that respect by the Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy. I would like to highlight the contribution of Latin America and its regional organizations to multilateralism. Their constructive input on global issues, such as the environment and development, is of fundamental importance. During the forthcoming Ibero-American Summit in Panama, we will address global challenges in the political, economic and social