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first: 2020-01-13
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“We also see that the impacts of urban conflict persist long after hostilities. Explosive remnants of war and unexploded ordnance delay reconstruction, prevent the return of those displaced and prolong the suffering. We also emphasize the disproportionate impact suffered by women and children in urban warfare, as well as the mental dimension, with long-lasting psychological trauma suffered by survivors. We reiterate that all parties to conflict must ensure compliance with international humanitarian law and its foundational principles. Let us commit to safeguarding the protections afforded to civilians and civilian objects. Let us ensure that life-sustaining humanitarian assistance and relief continues to be delivered without obstacles.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“I begin by thanking Norway for having organized today’s open debate. I also thank the Secretary-General and Mr. Maurer for their invaluable insights and the civil-society briefer for sharing her experience. Malta aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the European Union and would like to add a few remarks in its national capacity. In recent years, we have witnessed fighting taking place in various towns and cities. From Aleppo, Mosul and Sana’a, to Marawi, Mogadishu, Donetsk and Mekelle, civilians continue to bear the brunt of the consequences of such urban conflict. Urban warfare kills, injures and displaces civilians. It destroys critical civilian infrastructure and essential services. Too of-ten civilians are deprived of food, water, sanitation, electricity and health care.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“No civil society member should fear retaliation for engaging with the United Nations. The Security Council has a strong mandate to address those issues and has repeatedly urged Member States to act to that end. Existing frameworks must be allocated the necessary resources to be fully implemented. Member States must also be more vocal to consistently defend civil society space and condemn attacks against it. Today we reiterate our call to respect and protect those at the centre of the women and peace and security agenda and underscore the importance of inclusive peace processes. Women have a crucial role to play in shaping the future of the societies in which they live and must be at the negotiating table. In doing so, we will give long-term peace a significantly better chance, for without women there is no peace.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“That shared goal must be at the centre of all our efforts, since the participation and leadership of women are essential for achieving sustainable peace. The participation and protection pillars of the women and peace and security agenda are closely related. There cannot be participation without protection. The prompt investigation of intimidation, threats, violence and other abuses against women in peace and security processes, including women human rights defenders, should be undertaken if we are to narrow the gap in the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda. The State has the primary responsibility to ensure an enabling and secure environment for all women in peace processes, and the United Nations must lead by example. United Nations special missions on the ground have a responsibility to support and protect them.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“Women human rights defenders, peacebuilders, advocates for gender equality, politicians, journalists and other members of civil society play a crucial role in advancing the common goals of peace, justice, human rights and accountability. Regrettably, they are under continuous attack for doing so. Let us be clear that that is unacceptable and that such actions must be condemned in the most unequivocal manner. More than two years have passed since the adoption of resolution 2493 (2019), but more decisive action is needed to address violence, threats and harassment, both online and offline. Our shared goal of women’s full, equal and meaningful participation, in all their diversity and in all stages of peace processes, cannot be achieved if they fear for their lives and the lives of their families.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“Malta thanks the delegation of Norway for holding today’s open debate on the theme “Protecting participation: addressing violence targeting women in peace and security processes”. We welcome the momentum created in the area of women and peace and security over the past months and reiterate the importance of ensuring that we all remain seized of the women and peace and security agenda. I also thank the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights for her insightful remarks, as well as today’s briefers for sharing their experiences and concerns. It is important for the international community to recognize and support the work they carry out. Malta aligns itself with the statements to be delivered on behalf of the European Union and the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“The interplay between climate and terrorism should lead us to identify solutions in a concerted manner to these seemingly separate issues.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Climate change will remain a security concern if inaction prevails, and those on the front lines will bear an unprecedented cost, especially African countries and small island developing States. That is why, if entrusted to serve on the Council for the 2023 to 2024 term, Malta will make climate and security one of our priority themes. Malta also thanks Ireland and the Niger for their invaluable work on the draft resolution on climate and security, which we are pleased to co-sponsor. We look forward to the adoption of that important draft resolution by the Security Council next week. Any strategy to prevent or counter terrorism should be aligned with our collective efforts to tackle climate change in a holistic manner and to pre-empt and mitigate its effects.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Often, individuals are much more likely to be recruited to join a terrorist group for a potential alternate source of income. Climate change impacts everyone, particularly women and girls disproportionately, and when coupled with the impacts of terrorism and violent extremism, it can lead to devastating consequences. To confront such pressing challenges, women must have their voices heard. At the heart of ensuring that happens is the women and peace and security agenda. We must create conditions on the ground that are conducive to the full, equal and meaningful participation of women and girls in addressing such challenges as climate change and terrorism.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“The twenty-sixth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change reinforced the notion that climate change is a threat multiplier. Terrorist activity, especially in the Sahel region, can also be linked to climatic factors. When climate change is compounded with sustained population growth, floods or droughts can adversely impact natural resources, thereby exacerbating competition over dwindling resources. That often leads to unrest and, eventually, a vacuum for terrorist groups to exploit. In turn, that can also subsequently contribute to further environmental degradation. To fully address the interplay between climate change and terrorism, we also need to consider the issues of poverty eradication and sustained economic growth.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Recent developments in the field of counter- terrorism have underlined the role new technologies have in spreading violent ideologies. The efforts to change the trends and patterns of the spread of violent extremism have also been impacted by the restrictions brought about by the coronavirus disease pandemic. We believe that multilateral cooperation remains vital to enabling Member States to react to those evolving realities. During the past year, we have seen an increase in attacks and terrorism activity with an upward trend in Africa in particular. That is concerning and deserves the full attention of the international community. Another issue that concerns us all and requires a determined and united response by the international community is climate change.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“The United Nations system, including the Security Council, has actively contributed to the establishment of a global framework that supports the international community’s efforts in analysing and dealing with the threat of terrorism. Resolution 1373 (2001) and the establishment of the Counter-Terrorism Committee and its Executive Directorate have strengthened our capacity to assess that threat and current trends and tailor our policy responses. That work helps Member States identify gaps and implement the relevant Security Council resolutions. The United Nations Office of Counter- Terrorism and the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy are also indispensable tools that integrate our counter-terrorism efforts across all pillars of the United Nations.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Malta thanks the Niger for convening this high-level debate, which focuses on two phenomena that have distinctly marked the contemporary world. Malta strongly condemns the attack against the convoy of United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali peacekeepers, and we offer our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. We underline the importance of ensuring the safety and protection of peacekeepers, who are operating under difficult conditions. The threats posed by terrorism and climate change are multidimensional and have a long-lasting impact on our societies, economies and surrounding environment. They threaten international peace and security and require a concerted global response.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Holding annual or biannual interactive dialogues among the President of the Security Council, the President of the General Assembly, the President of Economic and Social Council and the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, along with representatives of civil society, is an idea that could be worth considering and studying in further detail. Such a forum would provide civil society members from different regions with the space they need to express their concerns and highlight emerging challenges at an early stage. In turn, that would give the Security Council and other relevant United Nations bodies sufficient time to examine these issues and develop comprehensive solutions towards peace, security and stability.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“The expertise of the Peacebuilding Commission on thematic issues, such as the role of women and youth in peace and security, must be used to its full potential, and its advisory role to the Security Council and the General Assembly must be intensified. We also stress the importance of ensuring that the Peacebuilding Fund be adequately funded. And it is in that spirit that Malta started contributing to it from this year. We strongly believe that, if we all contribute, we will achieve significant results. Injustice and the lack of accountability are also root causes of conflict. And the International Court of Justice has a key role to play in upholding international law, the rule of law and the fight against impunity.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“Articles 10 and 11 state that the General Assembly may discuss any matters within the scope of the Charter and that it may call the attention of the Security Council to situations that are likely to endanger international peace and security. Furthermore, Article 14 states that the General Assembly may recommend measures for the peaceful adjustment of any situation. Those are important powers that could yield even better results if triggered in a timely manner and if synergies between the General Assembly and the Security Council were strengthened further. The Economic and Social Council can also play a central role in identifying the socioeconomic drivers of conflict in specific contexts and country situations and form an integral part of a comprehensive early-warning system.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“While it may be difficult to quantify and demonstrate the effectiveness of preventive measures, we just need to keep in mind the incalculable price of conflict in terms of loss of life, economic loss, societal divisions, environmental degradation and other long-term consequences, to better appreciate its value. Against that backdrop, we believe that the international community must redouble early-warning/ early-action efforts to identify and tackle the root causes of conflict, such as human rights violations, gender- based violence, injustice, the lack of accountability, exclusion and inequality, before things escalate into a full-blown conflict. The Charter of the United Nations clearly identifies ways in which the various United Nations organs can contribute to preventive diplomacy.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“It was the dawn of a new era, where countries chose dialogue over fighting, cooperation over competition and multilateralism over nationalism. It is now up to us to make sure that our institutions remain relevant today and that they be given the necessary flexibility to adapt to an ever- changing world. It is our responsibility to protect them, strengthen them and counter contempt for them. Investing in preventive diplomacy is our duty. We strongly believe that all bodies of the United Nations have an important role to play to that end.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“I begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for organizing today’s open debate. I also thank the Secretary-General, the President of the General Assembly, the President of the Economic and Social Council and the President of the International Court of Justice for sharing their valuable thoughts and insights. As strong supporters of the multilateral system and as a country that sees value in investing in prevention, Malta welcomes this discussion, which will also serve as an opportunity to reflect on how the international community can maximize existing resources and minimize the risk of war and violent conflict. The United Nations was established 76 years ago with the task of preventing another global conflict right after two devastating world wars.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“Literacy empowers all members of society, including by providing youths with the necessary tools to thrive and contribute to the economic growth of their communities. It also allows people to analyse information, question sources and counter disinformation, making them less susceptible to fall for the rhetoric of extremist groups.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source
“Such discourse, which exploits and deepens existing fractures in society through the spreading of falsehoods and misconceptions, has become even more apparent with the advent of social media. The use of social media to promote hate speech, racism, xenophobia and intolerance should not be taken lightly. Efforts must also be made to make sure that our citizens have access to factual and accurate information. To that end, we highlight once again the importance of partnerships with civil society, the private sector and social media companies. Education is central in countering this phenomenon, and that is why we will also focus on promoting the importance of literacy if entrusted to serve on the Security Council in 2023-2024.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source
“Enhancing State capacity to address humanitarian needs, while also ensuring compliance with international humanitarian law and its guiding principles, remains essential. Failure to cater to the fundamental needs of civilian populations in humanitarian crises only serves to increase poverty levels and further entrenches sentiments of exclusion and inequality. This reality should also underline the relevance of the humanitarian-development-peace nexus and the need to explore synergies between humanitarian, development and peacebuilding entities. Over the past few years, we have also seen an increase in rhetoric aimed at dehumanizing ethnic, religious and other vulnerable groups and minorities.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source
“The coronavirus disease pandemic has unleashed devastating effects that continue to hamper the Sustainable Development Goals globally, slowing or reversing years of hard-earned economic growth and social progress. Many developing countries are trapped in a vicious cycle of economic challenges, with further stresses on their health-care systems. In a world confronted with growing inequalities, environmental threats and climate change, the international community should continue to underpin its post-pandemic recovery on the 2030 Agenda. The impact of continued exclusion and inequality on the maintenance of international peace and security is magnified by the historically high humanitarian needs in a number of contexts.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source
“Identifying these trends and addressing them in a timely manner can therefore play an important part in conflict prevention. International peace and the promotion and protection of human rights are both goals and processes towards building more resilient, inclusive and peaceful societies, for which the primary responsibility rests with States. The women and peace and security agenda demonstrates that ensuring the human rights of women and girls is intrinsically linked to peacebuilding and sustaining peace. We must create the conditions on the ground that will be conducive to women’s and girls’ full, effective and meaningful participation.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source
“I begin by congratulating Mexico on assuming the presidency of the Security Council, and by thanking the Mexican delegation for organizing today’s open debate on exclusion, inequality and conflict. Discussing the root causes of conflict and their impacts on peace and security is of fundamental importance for gaining a better understanding of any given situation and for developing holistic and inclusive solutions to emerging threats and complex conflicts. Time and again, in different parts of the world, we have seen the consequences of social exclusion, particularly when entire groups of the population are denied the right to exercise their rights and freedoms or are prevented from engaging in the political process and decision-making. Such conditions, especially when combined, may provide fertile ground for violent conflicts.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source
“It is about girls because if they are not involved, they will not have the tools and skills to carry on the work of their predecessors when they grow to be women. Boys and men must also be part of the solution by addressing the drivers of patriarchy in society and the concomitant inequality and vulnerability.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Malta is concerned that more than 11 million girls may not return to school after the coronavirus disease and that the disruptions to child-marriage prevention programmes could result in an additional 10 million child marriages. My third point concerns peacekeeping operations and special political missions. We need to ensure that United Nations missions have the right internal gender policies and resources for their implementation. Regular training on gender aspects is also key. Special political missions should also have strong relationships with national women’s organizations that can help to strengthen national ownership of those principles and ideas. The fourth and final point is that the women and peace and security agenda is also about girls, boys and men.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886Resumption1 (2021) · source
“We cannot focus on women’s and girls’ participation while violence against peacebuilders, political leaders, activists and women human rights defenders prevails. As stated in the Secretary-General’s report, “[the] juxtaposition of violence targeting women and their rights, on the one hand, and their extreme marginalization and exclusion, on the other, still encapsulates the women and peace and security agenda in 2021.” (S/2021/827, para. 4) Women’s and girls’ safety and protection are of fundamental importance in order for them to contribute to the implementation of peace agreements in a meaningful manner. We must also have unfettered access to education and equal opportunities as mediators, peacebuilders and leaders.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886Resumption1 (2021) · source
“However, it is not a matter of crunching numbers; it is the reality. We must do more to ensure that all parties to peace processes include women and girls, in all their diversity, who are fully involved. We must create the conditions on the ground that will be conducive to women’s and girls’ full, effective and meaningful participation. We need to identify and mitigate obstacles concerning women’s and girls’ rights and gender provisions in peace agreements at an early stage. Fully cognizant that time is not on our side, the question arises as to whether we should start a conversation about gender quotas in peace negotiations. Secondly, we must ensure that the women and peace and security agenda also includes protection, prevention and relief and recovery.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886Resumption1 (2021) · source
“First, the Secretary-General’s call, made a year ago, for a radical shift in the meaningful participation of women in our peacekeeping, peacemaking and peacebuilding efforts still rings out loud and clear today. We must redouble our efforts to make its implementation a reality and to ensure that women are fully involved as equal partners in peace from the earliest stages of every political process. It is encouraging that women were included as delegates in all except just one United Nations co-led processes in 2020. However, that was not the case for the delegates of conflict parties. That percentage stood at 23 per cent, and it would have been much lower had it not been for the persistent measures supported by the United Nations. The further progress taken under the Secretary-General’s leadership must be acknowledged.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Malta thanks Kenya for holding today’s open debate on women and peace and security under the theme “Investing in women in peacekeeping and peacebuilding” and for returning to the open and inclusive format in keeping with open debates prior to the pandemic. We greatly welcome being back in the Chamber for this important discussion. We also thank the Secretary-General for his message and his report (S/2021/827), as well as the briefers for sharing their invaluable insights and experiences. Malta aligns itself with the statements delivered on behalf of the European Union and the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security. I would like to highlight the following points in my national capacity.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886Resumption1 (2021) · source
“As we celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the Convention of the Rights of the Child, Malta remains committed to continuing to safeguard the rights of the child and to contribute to efforts to render the use of children in armed conflict a thing of the past. In conclusion, those challenges demonstrate that transitional justice is often the driver of political change. Malta firmly believes that the objective of transitional justice is to signal that impunity cannot triumph and that justice will be served.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723Resumption1 (2020) · source
“In that regard, we urge the Security Council to take further proactive steps to ensure that the voices of women and men and girls and boys are heard equally when transitional justice activities take place. As we celebrate 20 years since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment — in particular by ensuring the full and effective participation of women and girls in all spheres — should become essential prerequisites for the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda. Similarly, States have an important responsibility to protect children worldwide.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723Resumption1 (2020) · source
“Furthermore, we laud the invaluable work carried out by the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda — strengthening the rule of law and bringing justice to thousands of victims, while spearheading the shift from impunity to accountability. Today we have mechanisms that are entrusted with the responsibility of seeking to counter actions that are not in conformity with the principles of justice of international law. We recognize that, in its role to maintain international peace and security, the Security Council is ever more prepared to include human rights, policing, judicial and legal systems and prison system responsibilities in mandates.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723Resumption1 (2020) · source
“Against that background, we are pleased that a number of United Nations agencies have already identified how transitional justice can be best served through their work on the ground in those situations. In our view, prosecution is one of the key formal mechanisms through which transitional justice is meted out. Malta reaffirms that prosecution initiatives should be based on the clear principle of combating impunity in compliance with international fair-trial principles. In that regard, the link with the International Criminal Court is crucial. Malta continues to support to the Court as an independent transitional justice agent within the framework of its wider commitment to a rules-based international order.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723Resumption1 (2020) · source
“It is a concept that needs to be tailor-made — avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach — according to which the sensitivities and nuances of every scenario need to be considered. In addition, the principles of accountability for violations of human rights law and of international humanitarian law should be upheld as overarching principles together with international law obligations. Malta believes that cooperation among different international institutions under the aegis of the United Nations is key to identifying appropriate common strategies for an integrated response to post-conflict reconstruction, based on the respective comparative advantages.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723Resumption1 (2020) · source
“It is the responsibility of all States, in accordance with their obligations freely undertaken under the relevant multilateral treaties, and of the international community as a whole, to address such crimes, protect survivors and bring perpetrators to justice. In that context, we commend the significant progress on international justice made by the International Criminal Court in combating conflict- related sexual violence. Malta supports all efforts to end impunity, including gender-sensitive transitional justice processes and building the capacity of law enforcement and justice systems to handle cases in a gender-sensitive way. The international community has come to understand that transitional justice needs to be an essential part of post-conflict reconstruction, including national transition processes.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723Resumption1 (2020) · source
“In post-conflict situations, judicial and non-judicial measures that are implemented to redress the legacies of human rights abuses are an obligation. The international community, under the auspices of the United Nations, has a particular obligation to ensure that justice is served. It is imperative that, sooner rather than later, the perpetrators of war crimes and crimes against humanity be brought to justice. That is the only way that a transition can really and truly commence and that the victims who have suffered the brunt of the atrocities committed against them can move towards closure. Tragically, impunity for perpetrators of conflict-related violence targeting the most vulnerable in society continues, which is why strengthening accountability for such crimes is crucial.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723Resumption1 (2020) · source
“We thank Belgium for organizing this open debate on the role of transitional justice in attaining and maintaining sustainable peace and security by breaking cycles of violence and delivering a sense of justice to the victims and promoting accountability. Malta fully aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier by the Permanent Observer of the European Union. We would like to add a few remarks in our national capacity. Transitional justice processes and mechanisms are a critical component of the United Nations framework for strengthening the rule of law. They incorporate the key elements of criminal justice, truth-seeking initiatives, reparations for victims and reform of public institutions that serve as our course of action and underpin the practical side of delivering transitional justice.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723Resumption1 (2020) · source
“Over the past years, the international community has time and time again sought to promote collective action to address pending issues and seek solutions. There has always been a tendency to be reactionary, thereby yielding positive, albeit limited, results. We cannot shy away from working together. Global issues require global solutions. We need to revitalize and refocus our efforts by stressing that only through multilateral endeavours can we secure lasting solutions. Effective multilateralism remains the best way to advance the national, as well as the collective, interest. To echo what the Secretary-General said just a few days ago, we need to stop escalation, exercise maximum restraint, restart dialogue and renew international cooperation.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source
“The Charter provides a common safety net for inter-State relations in the pursuit of peace and security. The prevention and resolution of conflicts, peace negotiations, peacebuilding, peacekeeping, humanitarian responses and post-conflict reconstruction remain at the core of the United Nations work. Upholding the United Nations Charter also means that all Member States — in particular members of the Security Council, which represent the general membership in their deliberation and decisions — recognize their responsibility to fulfil the principles of the Charter. As we look towards celebrating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the United Nations, we are aware that, in order to ensure that the legacy of the important Organization lives on, we need to act now.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source
“Member States repeatedly underscore their commitment to upholding the values and principles enshrined in the Charter, yet the work of the Security Council and the United Nations as a whole is required now more than ever before. Such debates have become increasingly important as we recognize the crucial role of the international multilateral system in managing an ever-more interconnected world. Geopolitical tensions, disarmament, migration and climate change, among others, are challenges that require a common response. As a State that embraces the principles and responsibilities of the United Nations Charter, strengthening the international multilateral system has been a constant pillar of Malta’s foreign policy since it joined the Organization in 1964.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source
“We thank Viet Nam for organizing this open debate on the importance of upholding the Charter of the United Nations to maintain peace and security, and we wish Viet Nam and the new elected members of the Security Council a successful and productive term. I also take this opportunity to thank the Secretary-General and Mrs. Mary Robinson for their inspiring and insightful statements. Malta fully aligns itself with the statement delivered by the Permanent Observer of the European Union (see S/PV.8699 (Resumption 1)), and I would like to add a few remarks in my national capacity. The Charter of the United Nations, which all Member States have the obligation to uphold, promotes the maintenance of international peace and security as one of its main tenets, conferring this responsibility upon the Security Council under Article 23.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source