In both conversations, Stoltenberg, Borrell and the Spanish minister agreed on their concern for the grave humanitarian situation of the Afghan civilian population, with special emphasis on the case of women and girls.
In his telephone contacts, the minister explained Spain's evacuation plans for Spanish citizens and Afghans who collaborated with Spanish military missions and cooperation projects over the years, as well as for their families.
José Manuel Albares also expressed the Government's willingness to support the efforts of the European Union and NATO, at their request, and to transfer personnel from both organisations to our country as a point of entry into the European Union. Spain is coordinating a joint response to this humanitarian crisis with its partners and allies in the framework of the European Union and NATO.
Spain has joined the European Union statement strongly condemning the violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, calling for restraint to safeguard the lives and dignity of millions of civilians in Afghanistan.
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The Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares