I thank you, Mr. President [John Ashe], for your leadership and initiative to organize this important event on counter-terrorism.

Mr. President, if you allow me, I’d like to say a few words about the kidnapping of Turkish diplomats in Mosul, Iraq….

The launch of the Portal is meant to energize global efforts to support victims of terrorism. I thank the Government of Spain for its generous contribution towards its development. I encourage other Governments to contribute and help us to realize the Portal’s full potential.