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1. “I now call on the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.”

   2023-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9269 (2023) · source

2. “As committed multilateralists, it is our duty to defend and promote such principles and counter contempt for them. In conclusion, as a member of the Security Council, Malta will continue to support all efforts to address the consequences of Russia’s aggression. We also reiterate that the only step towards a lasting peace would be for Russia to immediately cease all hostilities and unconditionally completely withdraw all its forces and military equipment from the entire territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I now call on the Secretary of State of the United States of America.”

   2023-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9269 (2023) · source

3. “In the context of a deteriorating global non-proliferation architecture, any declaration by Russia suggesting that the possible use of nuclear weapons is in any way justified are unacceptable. Such rhetoric leads only to uncertainty, further undermines trust between the parties and serves only as a means to escalate the conflict and heighten tensions. This aggression has also had serious repercussions for the rules-based international order to which we all agreed. As members of the international community, our collective security depends on such common principles, underpinned by the notion that might is not right. No State or Power has the right to redraw borders in accordance with its geopolitical interests. Malta reaffirms its full support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.”

   2023-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9269 (2023) · source

4. “We also reaffirm our support for the mechanisms that are working in this fight against impunity. We stand with the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in his investigations and continue to consider ways to ensure accountability for the crime of aggression. We also call on the Russian Federation to respect the ruling of the International Court of Justice ordering an immediate suspension of military operations. Onthisoccasion, Imustalsoexpressourdeepconcern with regard to nuclear safety in Ukraine. Shelling in and around nuclear power plants in Ukraine, including the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, constitutes a grave environmental and health threat and a serious risk to international peace and security. Such actions can lead to a grave humanitarian and environmental catastrophe, with long-term repercussions.”

   2023-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9269 (2023) · source

5. “Such actions constitute serious violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law and are a gave breach of the Fourth Geneva Convention. Those children must be returned to their families or legal guardians without delay. The tragic impact of those transfers and deportations on Ukraine’s children will be felt for generations to come. We must redouble our efforts to ensure accountability for violations of the United Nations Charter and international law, including international humanitarian law and international human rights law. That must include justice for victims of atrocity crimes and sexual violence. Perpetrators must be brought to justice and held to account without delay. We therefore welcome the important work being carried out by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine.”

   2023-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9269 (2023) · source

6. “At the outset, I reiterate that every State has the sovereign right to self-determination, including the choice of its own destiny in order to ensure its safety and security. Over the past 12 months, Ukrainians have shown incredible courage and resilience by defending not only their right to exist in the face of a brutal military aggression, but also the values and principles underpinning the international rules-based order. Over the past year, various United Nations and international mechanisms have provided evidence of indiscriminate killings of civilians, attacks on civilian infrastructure, torture and other forms of cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment, sexual and gender-based violence, abductions and forcible deportation of children.”

   2023-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9269 (2023) · source

7. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of Malta. I begin by thanking Secretary-General Guterres for his briefing and Minister Kuleba for his statement. We have convened to mark one year since the Russian Federation launched its aggression against Ukraine. This brutal, unprovoked and unjustified war is a blatant violation of the Charter of the United Nations and international law. It has brought about immense suffering, destruction and misery on Ukraine and its population. The war is also a stain on the very principles that we here are bound to uphold. It has also compounded the global food and energy crisis, further exacerbating the already difficult humanitarian situations being experienced by vulnerable countries and populations around the globe.”

   2023-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9269 (2023) · source

8. “I would like to warmly welcome the Secretary-General and the distinguished Ministers and other high-level representatives. Their presence here today underscores the importance of the subject matter under discussion. In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Slovakia, Spain and Ukraine to participate in this meeting. 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.”

   2023-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9269 (2023) · source

9. “Once again, I take note of the points raised by the representative of the Russian Federation. May I also recall, for instance, that the Foreign Minister of Serbia spoke before the members of the Security Council at least twice, during the past two meetings on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (see S/PV.9155 and S/PV.9019). With regard to the list of speakers under rule 37, the presidency took note that all those requests came from Foreign Ministers who took the time to travel to New York to be at the United Nations on this anniversary. That clearly indicates that they feel that their countries have been, and are still being, directly impacted by this war. The agenda was adopted. Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine”

   2023-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9269 (2023) · source

10. “I take note of the points raised by the representative of the Russian Federation. This debate is being held on the one-year anniversary of the beginning of the war in Ukraine, and the presidency sees value in allowing Ukraine’s Foreign Minister to take the floor before the members of the Council on this occasion, as per paragraph 33 of presidential note S/2017/507. The representative of the Russian Federation has asked for the floor to make a further statement.”

    2023-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9269 (2023) · source

11. “There are still a number of speakers remaining on my list for this meeting. Given the lateness of the hour, I intend, with the concurrence of the members of the Council, to suspend the meeting until 3 p.m. The meeting was suspended at 1.05 p.m.”

    2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source

12. “I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than three minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Flashing lights on the collars of the microphones will prompt speakers to bring their remarks to a close after three minutes. I now give the floor to the representative of Singapore.”

    2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source

13. “We are therefore pleased to have this opportunity to engage in an open dialogue, so as to properly address the threats that sea level rise poses to international peace and security, and we look forward to hearing from all delegations today. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Mozambique.”

    2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source

14. “Having spearheaded the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which today remains the fundamental pillar that ensures peace and security at sea, Malta continues to be committed to ensuring that the voices of those States and peoples most affected by those threats are heard. Today we are encouraged to hear about best practices from people who face that reality on a daily basis, especially women, who are on the front line, identifying actions in the field that are long-lasting and can truly drive positive impacts on their populations and regions. As climate change catalyses new waves of activism around the world, threats and violence against women environmental defenders, especially indigenous women, is increasing. Their protection must be an integral part of the global agenda for peacebuilding and for sustaining peace.”

    2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source

15. “The potential loss of statehood — one of the most severe consequences of rising sea levels — as well as issues related to maritime boundaries and jurisdiction, are an established theme in the current discourse because of associated far-reaching security implications. While the legal issues arising from rising sea levels are under review by the International Law Commission, the obvious security-related risks require the attention of the Council. The political and security consequences of sea level rise reflect a potentially catastrophic reality, which if left unaddressed may lead to a completely different world than the one in which we currently live.”

    2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source

16. “Increasingly unpredictable weather patterns and reduced freshwater access disproportionately affect women’s small-scale agricultural livelihoods and also limit the capacity of current and future generations to be resilient. Those consequences have now reached a turning point for international peace and security, and it is our belief that the Council must appropriately address those risks. It is amply clear that the issues created by sea level rise run through the very heart of State sovereignty, as they represent a direct threat to the security of those areas and the people who call those areas their home.”

    2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source

17. “Sea level rise has already resulted in the partial or total inundation of coastal areas, further leading to the loss of land, housing and property, sea water intrusion into agricultural lands and water tables, and the disruption of basic services. The dire humanitarian consequences that could result from rising sea levels are no longer mere rhetoric. Science already forecasts that up to 1 billion people will be at risk from coast-specific climate hazards by the year 2060 and hundreds of millions of people will be displaced by the year 2100. That pattern is set to only increase if no action is taken. Women and children, including girls — who are largely responsible for securing household water and energy resources — often face the brunt of those climate-induced adverse manifestations, with devastating impacts on family survival.”

    2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source

18. “We are deeply appreciative of the extensive work that has been carried out in this area by the Council over the past few years, and we stand ready to continue building on what has already been achieved. Today highlights our recognition that sea level rise unleashes threats to the existence, identity and security of peoples and nations. Those threats, both sudden and gradual, have the potential to wipe out entire communities and nations. Submerged coastlines will threaten critical infrastructure and precipitate disputes over scarce vital resources, such as food and water, while pushing our most vulnerable communities into further marginalization.”

    2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source

19. “By tapping into that knowledge, the Council will be better placed to identify, address and drive responses to peace and security. The manifestations of climate change are multifold and felt across the globe. Ocean-related climate security risks are a daily reality for many countries, with such threats disproportionately affecting island States, small island developing States, coastal regions and low-lying cities, threatening their very existence. As an island State, Malta knows that reality all too well. In fact, science is what guided Malta when it first proposed the notion that climate change is a common concern to humankind at the United Nations. Today, especially as a member of the Security Council, our commitment is just as strong to ensuring that climate change remains an important part of the discussions of this organ.”

    2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source

20. “I thank Ms. Pasisi for her briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of Malta. I begin by thanking the Secretary-General, the President of the General Assembly, the Co-Chair of the International Law Commission’s Study Group on sea level rise and Ms. Pasisi for their presence today and sharing their views and observations on the implications of sea level rise for peace and security. The Security Council was established with the responsibility to ensure the maintenance of international peace and security. While wars and conflict persist, we are now increasingly aware of other global challenges that may exacerbate insecurity if left unchecked. Scientific research can help us discern the impacts of new and emerging threats, such as climate change.”

    2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source

21. “I propose that the Council invite the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of the Holy See to the United Nations to participate in the meeting, in accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and the previous practice in that regard. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2023/79, which contains the text of a letter dated 2 February 2023 from the Permanent Representative of Malta to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept note on the item under consideration. I now give the floor to the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. António Guterres.”

    2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source

22. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: His Excellency Mr. Csaba Kőrösi, President of the General Assembly; His Excellency Mr. Bogdan Aurescu, Co-Chair of the International Law Commission Study Group on sea level rise and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Romania; and Ms. Coral Pasisi, Director of Climate Change of the Pacific Community and President of Tofia Niue. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I also invite the following to participate in this meeting: His Excellency Mr. Silvio Gonzato, Chargé d’affaires ad interim of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations; and Mr. Odd Reidar Humlegård, Special Representative of INTERPOL to the United Nations.”

    2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source

23. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Botswana, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Denmark, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Fiji, Georgia, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Ireland, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Maldives, the Marshall Islands, Mexico, the Federated States of Micronesia, Morocco, Nauru, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Niger, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovenia, Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu, Ukraine and Viet Nam to participate in this meeting.”

    2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source

24. “I would like to warmly welcome the Secretary-General, as well as the ministers and high-level representatives, whose presence here today underscores the importance of the subject matter under discussion.”

    2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source