I thank Assistant Secretary- General Jenča for his briefing.
Malta is deeply concerned about the latest military escalation by Azerbaijan against Karabakh Armenians. It happened only a few weeks after the Security Council called for efforts to de-escalate the situation and for all sides to engage i…
I would like to begin by thanking the Albanian presidency for organizing today’s high- level open debate. I also thank the Secretary-General for sharing his thoughts with us earlier today.
Some 12 years ago, soon after the outbreak of the Arab Spring, Malta launched its bid to serve on the Security…
I would like to thank Mr. Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Ms. Wosornu, Director of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, and Ms. Juan for their briefings.
South Sudan has reached a decisive point. The tasks set forth by the Revitalized Agreement on the R…
I begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for organizing today’s open debate on this important issue. I also thank Executive Director McCain, Mr. Cohen and Mr. Miebach for enriching our discussion with their thoughts and insights.
Global humanitarian needs driven primarily by conflict and climate cha…
I thank Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Director Wosornu for her briefing and the Permanent Representative of Ghana for his report. I also thank Ms. Adil for her insightful and courageous words. She has given a voice to many women and girls today and has empowered them in …
I thank High Representative Nakamitsu for her informative briefing and take note of Mr. Szamuely’s statement.
It is regrettable that the Russian Federation has once again called for a meeting to discuss the transfer of weapons from the West to Ukraine. This meeting, which is turning into a recurrin…
Malta aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union.
We would also like to join other members in expressing our sincere condolences and sympathy to both Morocco and Libya on the devastating loss of life following the earthquakes and flooding in those countries.
M…
I thank Assistant Secretary- General Jenča for his sobering briefing.
Two weeks ago, while commemorating Ukraine’s independence, we again deplored Russia’s relentless and ruthless aggression against Ukraine — a war of choice by Russia that is illegal and in defiance of everything the Organization s…
I thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix for his comprehensive and informative briefing.
Let me begin by emphasizing that United Nations peacekeeping missions play a pivotal and invaluable role in promoting stability and protecting civilians in some of the most complex and dangerous theatres around …
I too would like to begin by congratulating Albania on assuming the presidency of the Security Council and thanking the United States for steering the Council’s work for the month of August. I also thank High Representative Nakamitsu for her informative briefing today.
The most recent report of the…
Malta delivers this explanation of vote in the light of the two draft resolutions presented to the Security Council (S/2023/638 and S/2023/639).
Malta thanks France and United Arab Emirates for their tireless efforts and extensive consultations on the first text towards an outcome that continues to…
I also thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Wane and Ms. Abouya for their briefings.
Malta reiterates the importance of an orderly, safe and effective withdrawal of MINUSMA in accordance with resolution 2690 (2023), and we express our support for the Secretary-General and the work …
I thank Under-Secretary- General Voronkov and Executive Director Gherman for their briefings. I especially thank Ms. Khalaf for her contribution and the courage she displayed in sharing her personal story with us today. It further underlines the need for the Council to insist on ensuring justice and…
I thank Under-Secretary- General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing. I also thank Ms. Rashevska and Mr. Kuleba for their remarks.
As Ukraine celebrates its Independence Day, we continue to reiterate that Ukraine has the right to determine its own future. Malta stands with the Ukrainian people in def…
I thank Special Envoy Pedersen for his briefing. We commend his work and that of his team and share his concerns about the urgent need to make political progress. I also thank Ms. Alkanawati for enriching today’s discussion with her important insights and experiences.
The support and solidarity we …
I thank Special Representative Bathily for his briefing and Ms. Al Jerbi for her insightful remarks. I also welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Libya in this meeting.
We continue to observe a prolonged political impasse in Libya. That gives rise to a tense security situatio…
I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for briefing us on the current situation.
Malta remains deeply concerned about the increasing frequency of violence, provocations and unilateral decisions, which continue to cause civilian suffering in both the occupied Palestinian territories and Israel. Stat…
I thank High Commissioner Türk and Special Rapporteur Salmón for their valuable contributions. I also thank Mr. Ilhyeok Kim for his powerful and courageous testimony.
Malta recognizes the inextricable link between human rights and advancing international peace and security. We commend the work of h…
I thank High Representative Nakamitsu for her updates.
Malta strongly condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which is a blatant violation of the Charter of the United Nations and international law. We are unwavering in our support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its inter…
I also thank Special Envoy Grundberg, Director Wosornu, and Ms. Amat Al-Salam Al-Hajj for their briefings.
Malta remains encouraged that the people of Yemen continue to benefit from the longest period of relative calm since the beginning of the conflict. However, as we have heard again today, this …
