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  1. “Ultimately, the only viable path towards peace remains clear — a just and comprehensive resolution of the conflict where violent acts have no place.”

    2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source

  2. “In that vein, I would like to once again recall the importance of adequate measures to suppress the financing of terrorism. Ensuring that terrorist groups do not have access to financing is a basic condition for promoting peace. In conclusion, Malta remains committed to a lasting and sustainable peace in the Middle East — a peace that is based on a two-State solution along the pre-1967 borders, addressing the legitimate aspirations of both sides, with Jerusalem as the future capital of two States living side by side in peace and security, in line with the relevant Security Council resolutions and internationally agreed parameters. I reiterate our call for de-escalation and ensuring the safe and immediate release of all hostages.”

    2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source

  3. “The legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people should not be confused with the aims of the terrorist group of Hamas. It is crucial that the distinction be made clear to all in order to avoid further inflammatory polarization and the potential for regional escalation. Nor can we lose sight of the West Bank. There has been a sharp increase in the killing, violence and forced displacement of Palestinians since 7 October, including through settler violence and hundreds of arrests. We call on the parties to de-escalate and exercise the utmost restraint. Avoiding further conflict fronts, particularly on the Israeli-Lebanese border and in the West Bank, is critical to regional peace. Parties with influence must take steps to achieve a dialogue that promotes peace.”

    2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source

  4. “The parties must adhere to their obligations to allow the safe, rapid, unimpeded and sustained delivery of humanitarian aid through the Rafah crossing and to establish humanitarian corridors and safe zones. We commend the efforts made by the United Nations, the United States and Egypt in that regard. We must also note that the conflict has already had a disproportionate effect on women and children on both sides. More than 200 people, including women and children, are being held hostage by Hamas. Internally displaced women and girls in Gaza are at a greater risk of gender-based violence, including sexual and psychological violence. It is in view of those extraordinary levels of suffering that Malta strongly reiterates its call for the establishment of an immediate humanitarian pause.”

    2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source

  5. “Scores more are likely still buried under the rubble of levelled neighbourhoods. Malta condemns all attacks against civilians, United Nations personnel, medical and humanitarian workers, religious sites and civilian infrastructure. We call for an independent investigation into the blast at Al Ahli Baptist Hospital on 18 October, and we stress that whoever is responsible must be held accountable. International humanitarian law must be respected by all. We are deeply concerned about Israel’s decision to cut off the supply of water, electricity, food and fuel into Gaza, which is having dire humanitarian consequences for the civilian population. It will inevitably lead to a public-health catastrophe, owing to the compounding effects of mass displacement, inadequate sanitation and water-borne diseases.”

    2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source

  6. “Malta acknowledges Israel’s right to self-defence and its duty and responsibility to protect its people. At the same time, we also emphasize that such actions must be consistent with its obligations under international humanitarian law and in line with the principles of distinction and proportionality. At the beginning of the current crisis, we had underlined the need for steps in the right direction. In that context, we welcome the news that four hostages have been released and greatly appreciate the efforts by all involved to that end. We call on Hamas to release all remaining hostages safely, unconditionally and without further delay. We are also gravely concerned about the current humanitarian situation in Gaza. Thousands of Palestinians have been killed, many of whom are civilians, including women and children.”

    2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source

  7. “I thank the Secretary-General and the briefers for their briefings. The situation in the Middle East has been precariously fragile and unsustainable for too long. Discussions in this Chamber in that regard have often focused on the violent escalations, unilateral measures, injustice, socioeconomic inequality, human rights violations, dangerous rhetoric, hate speech and other warning signs. It was evident that volatile situation had been pushing the conflict to a precarious edge. Our worst fears were realized on 7 October, when Hamas committed a despicable and deplorable terror attack against Israel, which we have condemned without reservation. The situation has now already resulted in the deaths of thousands and affected thousands more.”

    2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source

  8. “We reiterate our support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of both Armenia and Azerbaijan. We once again strongly encourage all sides to commit to inclusive dialogue and negotiations towards lasting peace. We reiterate that any peace agreement between both parties must protect the rights and security of all people in the region.”

    2023-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9422 (2023) · source

  9. “Aggressive and dangerous rhetoric and the propagation of disinformation and misinformation will only lead to mistrust between the parties. We therefore urge both sides to refrain from engaging in such campaigns. Following the ceasefire agreement, Malta calls for the immediate and complete cessation of hostilities and for it to be respected. We remain firm in our belief that safeguarding the safety, rights and well- being of civilians must remain the absolute priority. Malta also urges the respective parties to abstain from violence and to return to dialogue and diplomacy so as to ensure a peaceful settlement to the situation. We call on all sides to engage in good faith and to focus efforts on constructive and positive discussions, and we fully support the European Union’s role in facilitating dialogue at all levels.”

    2023-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9422 (2023) · source

  10. “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 in constructive dialogue. Such acts constitute an obstacle to peace. Malta condemns any act that endangers civilian lives. We once again call for the protection of women, children, the elderly, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. The displacement of the local population and the destruction, casualties and loss of life as a result of military action are deplorable. Further, we call for urgent humanitarian support to be delivered without obstacles to those most in need.”

    2023-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9422 (2023) · source

  11. “I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements. I call on the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania.”

    2023-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9268 (2023) · source

  12. “For example, the EU ’s contribution to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia has enabled the Mission to effectively carry out its mandate. We reaffirm our support for thematic joint efforts that can help us to better address today’s challenges through the implementation of humanitarian principles, the agendas on women and peace and security and children in armed conflict, as well as access to quality education and climate-change frameworks. In conclusion, Malta’s commitment to peace, dialogue and multilateralism remains stronger than ever. We believe that strengthening cooperation between the United Nations and the EU can only enhance our ability to prevent and resolve conflict and advance the broader goals and objectives of the Charter. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”

    2023-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9268 (2023) · source

  13. “In that regard, we have a responsibility to ensure that where possible, regional and international organizations can come together to provide that much-needed convergence and collaboration. Regional collaboration and cooperation are indispensable to the proper functioning of our interconnected and globalized world. Through active collaboration, we can make sure that the common good is upheld, safeguarded and pursued. The existing comprehensive United Nations-EU approach to crisis management, mediation and peace operations, including the support provided in various regions, has helped several countries navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace. We also welcome the fruitful United Nations-EU trilateral cooperation with the African Union in tackling security challenges.”

    2023-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9268 (2023) · source

  14. “We truly believe that multilateral and constructive engagement on such initiatives has the potential to bring about the changes necessary for ensuring that the United Nations can continue to effectively address the most pressing global issues. We are living through challenging times. The EU and its member States have consistently underlined the need to work together towards a common goal — that of upholding the Charter and a rules-based order. We have been faced with the reality of our interdependence many times, and yet we have still been unable to come together to address global challenges, including climate. We continue to fail to recognize that a unilateral failure today will translate into collective ramifications for the many in years to come.”

    2023-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9268 (2023) · source

  15. “The EU’s strategic relationship with the United Nations must continue to strengthen respect for the Charter and international law, including human rights, the rule of law and the peaceful settlement of disputes. A robust and dynamic collaboration between the EU and the United Nations will help us contribute more effectively to peace and security and to addressing global challenges that require a global approach. To that end, Malta welcomes the invaluable contribution of the Secretary-General in presenting a comprehensive vision that outlines the necessary steps for renewing our multilateral approach. Together with the EU, Malta is fully committed to supporting and effectively contributing to the parallel processes that we have initiated through the Our Common Agenda (A/75/982) report.”

    2023-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9268 (2023) · source

  16. “As a proud member of the European Union (EU), it goes without saying that Malta strongly supports enhanced cooperation between the United Nations and the EU. That cooperation has been paying dividends for a number of years, and we are firm in our belief that it will continue to yield tangible results in 2023 and the years to come. The principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and the values of the European Union are fully aligned, and we believe that this complementarity makes the two organizations natural partners. The European experiment, born from the ashes of the Second World War, is an example of how multilateralism and regional integration bring peace, stability, prosperity and growth.”

    2023-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9268 (2023) · source

  17. “I thank Mr. Borrell Fontelles for his briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of Malta. I would like to begin by welcoming Mr. Borrell, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, to the Security Council today and thanking him for his briefing. As a committed supporter of multilateralism, Malta attaches great value to strengthening cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations. They are an integral part of the multilateral system and can make a significant contribution through their unique knowledge of their region and its particular circumstances.”

    2023-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9268 (2023) · source

  18. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Borrell Fontelles.”

    2023-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9268 (2023) · source

  19. “While noting the valid contribution being made by the group of five small countries, Malta encourages Council members to continue to explore ways on how to improve the working methods of the Security Council by ensuring enhanced transparency, effectiveness and interaction with non-members of the Council. It is important that all Member States not only feel that they own the United Nations reform process, including that of the Security Council, but also that they continue to assume the guardianship of our Organization, of which the Security Council is a principal organ.”

    2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source

  20. “Such information - including prompt, relevant and current information on matters with which the Council is seized - should be made accessible not only to the members of the Security Council, but also to the membership of the United Nations a whole. That would enable all Member States to better assess conflicts and disputes that require an urgent, if not immediate, response by all countries concerned. That would be especially helpful in assisting the members of the Council to take timely and appropriate action to prevent the aggravation of particular situations or disputes. The working methods by which the Council operates are crucial to the way the Council is held accountable for the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source

  21. “As a small State, Malta believes that an improved and enhanced working relationship between the Security Council and the other principal organs, in particular the General Assembly, through regular and institutionalized consultations should be a matter for further consideration by the Council. The ongoing dialogue between the President of the General Assembly and the President of the Security Council is commendable and should be further encouraged. The number of challenges facing the Council is on the increase, thereby placing additional burdens on the workload and efficiency of the Council. In that context, consideration must be given to making existing United Nations technical information and information-gathering capabilities more effective through the use of information technology.”

    2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source

  22. “The matters that are brought to the attention of the Council are therefore issues that call for the greater involvement of and engagement by and with non-members or the Council. My delegation acknowledges that some progress has been made with regard to regular consultations between the Council and the Chairperson of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) and the Chairs of the Commission's country-specific configurations. In welcoming such an improvement, we feel that the Security Council needs to make more space for the Peacebuilding Commission in order to allow it to further secure its place within United Nations structures.”

    2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source

  23. “However, we believe that the views of the general membership of the United Nations should continue to receive positive consideration by the Security Council membership, including through the holding of open debates and briefings and fewer closed meetings. That would in turn enhance access to and participation in the work of the Council for all members, especially small States. There is a false perception that many issues before the Security Council are the exclusive responsibility of its members, and in particular of permanent members. However, that perception is fading with time owing to the growing recognition that current threats are becoming increasingly global and transnational in nature. No boundaries exist for such threats.”

    2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source

  24. “While much more has to be done to reach an optimal level of transparency, Malta believes that the monthly briefings by incoming Council Presidents on the programme of work and the increase in detail contained in the annual report of the Security Council that is presented to the General Assembly have enhanced the relationship between the members of the Council and the wider membership of the United Nations. We also welcome the missions to the field undertaken by Security Council members, thereby bringing the work of the Council closer to Governments and peoples. It is an acknowledged fact that the adoption of improved working methods depends in principle on the members of the Security Council themselves.”

    2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source

  25. “Improving the transparency, efficiency and effectiveness of the working methods of the Security Council must continue to serve as a pillar of Council reform, which also continues to be the subject of debate in the context of the five inextricably linked key issues within the framework of the intergovernmental negotiations. Increased transparency in the working methods of the Security Council would increase not only the credibility and legitimacy of the Council, but also its accountability, in particular at a time when the effectiveness of the Council is continually being tested. In that regard, Malta welcomes the measures taken recently by the Security Council to improve those three dimensions of a progressive and open Security Council.”

    2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source

  26. “My delegation would like to join other delegations in expressing appreciation to you, Mr. President, and to the other members of the Security Council for giving us this opportunity to participate in this interesting open debate on the implementation of the measures set out in the note contained in document S/2006/507, concerning the working methods of the Security Council. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank you, Sir, for your concept paper (S/2010/165), which is making a valuable contribution to this debate.”

    2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source