Press Release (96)161 14 Nov. 1996

Statement By The Secretary General Of NATO, Dr. Javier Solana On The Vote By The Spanish Parliament On Integration Into NATOs Military Structure I warmly welcome the vote by the Spanish Parliament endorsing the Governments decision to participate fully in the renovated Atlantic Alliance and to take the necessary steps for Spains full participation in the new allied military structure. It is particularly gratifying that this decision was endorsed by such a large majority. I believe that the Parliaments decision is a timely one. The Alliance and its structures have already been greatly changed to take account of the dramatic developments in European security in the last few years and we are now in the process of making further far-reaching adaptations to it. Spains participation in the new structure will enable her to play her full part in reshaping the Alliance to meet the challenges of tomorrow