Let me thank Prosecutor Khan for the report and his briefing this morning.
I reiterate Malta’s strong support for the work of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the tireless efforts of the Office of the Prosecutor in pursuing justice for victims of the most horrific crimes in different conf…
I thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix and Special Envoy Tetteh for their briefings. We also welcome the representatives of the Sudan and South Sudan to this meeting.
The situation in the Abyei region warrants our continued attention. We are concerned about the current paralysis over arriving at a…
I thank Mr. Rajasingham for his important briefing and for all the work being carried out on the ground.
Since the beginning of its war of aggression, Russia has been violating the fundamental principles of the Charter of the United Nations, international humanitarian law and international human ri…
I begin by expressing our appreciation to Mr. Grandi and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and its dedicated partners, who are operating in increasingly challenging global conditions.
The briefing by the High Commissioner serves as a stark reminder of the monum…
Let me begin by thanking Special Envoy Pedersen and Director Wosornu for their briefings. At a time of escalated regional violence and tensions, their messages of practical steps towards peace and dignity are crucial.
Since we last met to discuss Syria (see S/PV.9426), a deadly increase in military…
I thank Special Representative Ruiz Massieu, Deputy Permanent Representative Hrvatinić of Croatia, in his capacity as Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, and Mr. Botero García for their briefings. I also welcome the participation of Foreign Minister Leyva Durán of Colombia.
Malta commends the Go…
I thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo and Assistant Secretary-General Msuya for their briefings.
Last Thursday, we witnessed yet again the tragic consequences of Russia’s senseless, illegal and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine. This time, the Russian Federation struck a café in Hroza,…
I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Keita for her briefing and for the work that she and her team are doing. I thank Ms. Modi for her remarks. I am also grateful to the Permanent
Representative of Gabon in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution…
I thank Special Envoy Pedersen and Director Wosornu for their briefings before the Security Council today. I also thank Ms. Jarbawi for sharing her experience and valuable insights.
The humanitarian situation in Syria remains one of gravest in the world, with conditions for millions of people conti…
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 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 …
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 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 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 …
I thank Director Wosornu for her briefing.
Malta is deeply concerned about the situation in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, including the humanitarian situation aggravated by the blockade of the Lachin corridor. It is deplorable that citizens in the region continue to be deprived of such essential goo…
