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UNEP(DEPI)/MED IG.20/8
Annex V
Appendix 3
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continuing to reduce the administrative costs of all system components without reducing the
activities dedicated to meeting action priorities. It is necessary, in our view, to optimise the use of
human and material resources, reduce operating costs, implement resource mobilisation
strategies and evaluate governance arrangements, including institutional reforms.
In connection with the Paris Declaration, our opinion is that by strategically directing our
actions, in line with what France has proposed in its draft, we will be able to continue to
progress in matters of environmental protection and sustainable regional development.
Mr. President, let me end with a message of strong support from Spain. We are convinced
that the Barcelona Convention and Mediterranean Action Plan have added genuine
strategic, political and technical value to the resolution of the Mediterranean's environmental
problems. This is why our country is eager to constructively cooperate with all the Contracting
Parties during this meeting; we look forward to continuing this collaboration, providing that
resources are available to implement the agreements that we reach here.
Thank you very much.