I thank High Representative Nakamitsu and Mr. Shikhani for their briefings. It is important that the Security Council continue to hold periodic discussions on this specific matter. I also express our sincere appreciation for the Organization
for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the wo…
I too would like to thank Executive Director Russell, Mr. Raymond and Ms. Rashevska for their sobering briefings.
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine represents one of the gravest humanitarian crises of our time, with children bearing a disproportionate burden of its devastating consequences. As we hea…
I too would like to thank Special Envoy Pedersen and Director Al Saleh for sharing their insights today on the urgent and escalating security situation in Syria.
Over the past seven days, we have witnessed a significant military offensive, led by Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham and launched from Idlib. That o…
At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Madam President, on assuming the presidency of the Council, and to thank the United Kingdom for its leadership in steering our work in November. I also thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo and Ms. Abbas for their insightful remarks.
As we approach the t…
I thank Assistant Secretary- General Miroslav Jenča for his sobering briefing.
Today, we convene to deliberate on another serious escalation. Just yesterday, the Russian Federation launched more than 100 drones and missiles aimed at more than 10 Ukrainian regions, including the cities of Kyiv, Odes…
I thank our briefers — Ms. Lisa Doughten, Under-Secretary- General Gilles Michau — and Ms. Stoddard for their insightful yet harrowing messages to us today.
Throughout our elected term on the Council, we have witnessed the two deadliest years on record for medical, humanitarian and United Nations …
We thank Deputy Special Coordinator Hadi for his sobering briefing.
Malta remains deeply concerned about the ongoing war in Gaza and the unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe it has fomented. Civilians continue to suffer as the prospects for peace grow ever dimmer. We deeply regret that the Securi…
I thank Deputy Special Envoy Rochdi and Director Wosornu for their briefings.
I also thank Ms. Abou Zainedin for sharing her powerful testimony with us today.
The Syrian people, already profoundly vulnerable after enduring 14 years of conflict, need peace, stability and political support more than…
I thank Assistant Secretary- General Jenča and Ms. Juma for their informative briefings, and Dr. Pape for sharing his experience and valuable insights with us today. I have also taken note of the views expressed by Mr. Cohen.
As Haiti continues to face numerous challenges, we reiterate our call on …
The draft resolution that we had in front of us today (S/2024/835) is the result of a common conviction by the 10 elected members of the
Security Council that the Council can no longer stand idle in the face of such uncontrolled violence, disregard for international law, including international hum…
I extend Malta’s appreciation to Prosecutor Khan for the comprehensive report and briefing. I also welcome the Permanent Representative of Libya to today’s meeting.
Accountability remains central to building durable peace and fostering justice for victims of international crimes. As we deliberate t…
Malta thanks the co-penholders, the United Kingdom and Sierra Leone, for their extensive efforts on this draft resolution (S/2024/826). Malta deeply regrets that it was vetoed when it enjoyed the support of all other Security Council members. Malta voted in favour of this text, which requested the d…
I begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for convening today’s high-level briefing. I also thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her insightful and sobering remarks. I welcome the participation the Ukrainian Foreign Minister to our meeting today
In two days’ time, we will mark the thousandth day…
I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. I also thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his insightful briefing.
Malta is profoundly troubled by the unabating conflict in the Middle East, which has upended prospects for peace and left civilians enduring unimaginable loss and suf…
First, I want to express Malta’s gratitude to the Ambassadors of Algeria and Ecuador, Chairs of the Committees established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), concerning counter- terrorism; and resolution 1540 (2004), respectively, for their excellent stewardship during 2024.
The threat posed by te…
I would like to thank Under- Secretary-General DiCarlo, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Director Rajasingham and Ms. Ahmadi for their sobering briefings.
The conflict in the Sudan continues to inflict devastating consequences on civilians. The violence between the warring partie…
I would like to thank Algeria, Guyana, Slovenia and Switzerland for requesting this meeting. I appreciate the briefings on the harrowing situation in the Gaza Strip.
Malta is extremely concerned about the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification’s declaration of the strong likelihood of famine…
We thank Dr. Ghebreyesus and Mr. Conrado for their insightful remarks.
The evolution of ransomware tactics represents a severe escalation in the cybersecurity threat landscape. Such attacks have become increasingly damaging, making recovery without succumbing to the demands of malign actors more ch…
I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Haysom and Ms. Lorna for their briefings. We also welcome the participation of the Permanent Representatives of South Sudan and Kenya in this meeting.
Malta regrets that the extension of South Sudan’s transitional period was prom…
I thank Assistant Secretary- General Pobee for her briefing.
Malta is deeply concerned about the fact that no progress was reported towards the resolution of the final status of Abyei in this period. We recognize that Abyei’s settlement hinges on the political will of the Sudan and South Sudan to e…
