The importance of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea stems not only from the legal norms that it outlines but also from the overall principle of the common heritage of humankind that inspired it and has since permeated other areas of relations within the international community. Mal…
My delegation associates itself with the Assembly’s condolences to the Government and the people of Honduras. Our solidarity goes particularly to the families of the victims of the destruction wrought by the hurricane.
I would like to express my delegation’s confidence, Sir, that under your leaders…
The rich diversity that has characterized the debate on Security Council reform is encouraging. In its report, the Open-ended Working Group
This fact in itself demands reflection. It indicates the importance Member States attach to the Security Council’s role and to changes which have occurred and …
Malta associates itself with the statement delivered earlier by the delegation of Ireland on behalf of the European Union.
The delegation of Malta welcomes the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the outcome of the World Summit for Social Development, contained in document A/51…
Allow me to thank the Secretary- General for his detailed report. It highlights the priorities set by Member States for the Organization and analyses the manner in which it is meeting these identified needs.
These evolving needs now pose an institutional challenge requiring adaptation. The report d…
May I congratulate the President on his new responsibilities and pay tribute to Mr. Freitas do Amaral of Portugal. During last year’s jubilee session, his persistence furthered this Assembly’s revitalization process.
Less than a year ago, world leaders met in this Hall to commemorate the fiftieth a…
Malta associates itself with the statement made earlier by the Permanent Representative of Italy on behalf of the European Union in explanation of vote.
Malta believes in the right of all peoples in the Middle East to live in peace and freedom. Malta believes in the sovereignty, territorial integri…
Allow me first to salute the presence of His Excellency Mr. Elias Hraoui, President of the Lebanese Republic, which reflects the gravity of the situation in his country. We listened to his statement with great attention. I would like to convey our condolences to
Malta associates itself with the sta…
In joining consensus on the final draft of the World Programme of Action for Youth to the Year 2000 and Beyond, Malta would like to state that in the implementation of such a Programme, it reaffirms and recognizes the responsibilities, rights and duties of parents and legal guardians to provide, in …
I wish to make a statement in explanation of vote on the draft resolution, “Nuclear testing”, that appeared in document A/C.1/50/L.3 in the First Committee.
On the question of nuclear weapons, Malta has a consistent and unequivocal position of strong encouragement and support for all measures aimed…
Malta associates itself with the statement delivered earlier at yesterday morning’s meeting by the Permanent Representative of Spain on behalf of the European Union.
We often marvel at the advances that have been made within the global civilization to which we all belong. Yet, when reviewing the wo…
We have reached another important phase in the implementation process of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The codification and progressive development of the law of the sea, through agreement by States, continues.
Malta wishes to stress the importance of achieving a balance that…
I am honoured to introduce the agenda item entitled “Review of the role of the Trusteeship Council” on behalf of the Malta Government during this fiftieth session of the General Assembly.
Just four years ago, in his concluding address as President of the General Assembly at its forty-fifth session,…
Malta associates itself with the statement made earlier by the representative of Spain on behalf of the European Union.
Tolerance is the sound foundation of civil coexistence within and amongst societies. It is a basic element in the building of peace. The Charter established the practice of tolera…
The international tension emanating from armed conflict, economic imbalances and social dislocation, so evident in recent years, has demonstrated that global economic and social development should constitute ends in themselves in the furtherance of international peace and security for all States, na…
The maintenance of international peace and security remains the major task of this Organization. Changes in the international milieu, now inspired by a wider cooperation, have enabled and facilitated the discussion on the future character of the Security Council.
The Open-ended Working Group on the…
In increasing the effectiveness of development policies and implementation programmes, it is vital that young people and their potential contribution to development remain high on the agenda of Governments. Since national situations vary, policies and programmes for youth should be tuned to meet the…
It is with great pleasure that I congratulate you, Sir, on your election as President of the fiftieth session of the General Assembly. You bring to the Assembly the wealth of your personal, political and academic experience and the positive contribution which Portugal has given to the work of the Or…
It is an honour for me, as Chairman of the Group of Western European and Other States for the month of September, to address the opening meeting of this session of the General Assembly.
The members of the Group of Western European and Other States are particularly honoured to witness their nominate…
My delegation would like to associate itself with the statement made earlier by the Permanent Representative of Spain on behalf of the European Union.
It is with satisfaction that we welcome the adoption of the resolution, without a vote, on the question of the strengthening of the United Nations s…
