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first: 2020-01-13
most recent: 2023-12-22
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“We also welcome the intercommunal dialogues, which we hope will translate into progress at the grass roots. We urge the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in these talks, as well as of local authorities, traditional leaders, civil society and youth. We stress that political will needs to be matched by implementation. Violence continues to stall peace and security in Abyei, with civilians bearing the brunt. We strongly condemn the fighting and call on all sides to silence the guns and respect the demilitarized status of the Area. We support the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and the United Nations Mine Action Service for their work in addressing the dangerous proliferation of weapons and possession of firearms and ammunition in the region.”
2023-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9318 (2023) · source
“I thank Assistant Secretary- General Pobee and Special Envoy Tetteh for their briefings. I also welcome the participation of the Permanent Representatives of the Sudan and South Sudan in our meeting today. Malta is committed to a stable, secure, peaceful and prosperous Abyei. Only a mutually acceptable permanent settlement can achieve that. We call on all parties to assume their respective responsibilities and to ensure that the region is free from hostilities and violence. It is with regret that we hear that clashes in the Sudan are adversely impacting the situation in Abyei. As we continue to stand with the people of Abyei, we call on the Sudan and South Sudan to continue working towards a meaningful and lasting peace in the region. Malta is encouraged by the latest high-level engagements, including the Summit held in Juba in January.”
2023-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9318 (2023) · source
“We also reiterate our call to Russia to implement without delay the recommendations of the most recent report of the Moscow Mechanism, take all necessary measures to enable the return of displaced and forcibly displaced children to Ukraine and their families and prevent any further transfers. In conclusion, we believe that strengthening the long-standing and fruitful cooperation between the United Nations and the OSCE will only enhance our ability to address the complex security challenges in the OSCE area.”
2023-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9316 (2023) · source
“Russia’s unprovoked aggression against Ukraine is undermining the European security architecture and threatening peace and stability on the continent and beyond, while shattering already- weakened confidence and trust. Such actions are having lasting consequences that are adversely affecting not only Ukraine and the region but millions of people all over the world. On this occasion, we once again urge the Russian Federation to stop the war, withdraw its military forces from the entire territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, and turn to dialogue and diplomacy, the tools that can restore peace, security and stability in the region.”
2023-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9316 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we would like to underline our ongoing concern about the dire humanitarian consequences that have resulted from the blockade of the Lachin corridor. We urge all the relevant parties to cease any action impeding humanitarian access, given the very urgent situation. While all the OSCE participating States have reaffirmed their commitment to using peaceful means to settle all disputes, both individually and collectively and based on cooperation and respect for one another, violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law continue in the region. The reality is that Russia continues to blatantly violate the Charter of the United Nations and the founding principles of the OSCE, as enshrined the Helsinki Final Act and subsequent key documents, including the Charter of Paris.”
2023-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9316 (2023) · source
“The work of the OSCE has been and continues to be crucial in situations that are on the international peace and security agenda, such as the conflicts in Nagorno-Karabakh, South Ossetia, Abkhazia and the Transnistria region. Malta highly values the OSCE’s mediation efforts and its good offices through its deployment of field missions and special representatives. We welcomed the latest visit by the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office to Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia, and we support the continued efforts to address security challenges and efforts towards sustainable peace, as well as to promote and strengthen cooperation between the OSCE and its participating States in the region. We remain fully committed to contributing to the dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan and to peace and stability in the South Caucasus.”
2023-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9316 (2023) · source
“The OSCE’s unique concept of a comprehensive approach to security continues to retain its relevance to adequately addressing the multidimensional challenges at hand. As a unique forum for political and security dialogue from Vancouver to Vladivostok, the OSCE has provided a platform for confidence-building measures by focusing on conflict prevention, as well as crisis management, through diplomacy. We also welcome the steps that the OSCE has taken to embrace issues relating to economic and environmental cooperation, including climate change. We reaffirm our support for the OSCE’s human dimension, autonomous institutions and instruments, as well as for all efforts that lead to peace and dialogue, defuse tensions and boost trust and confidence in the region.”
2023-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9316 (2023) · source
“I would like to warmly welcome Mr. Osmani, Minister for Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia, in his capacity as Chairperson-in- Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and to thank him for his informative and insightful briefing. We applaud North Macedonia for choosing to put a special focus on the people during its chairpersonship. Malta has full trust in its leadership and reaffirms its full support for the OSCE. In a volatile European security context, Malta continues to attach great value to multilateralism and strongly supports enhanced cooperation between the United Nations and the OSCE. That cooperation enables us to deliver more efficient and effective solutions.”
2023-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9316 (2023) · source
“In Our Common Agenda (A/75/982), the Secretary-General identifies building trust and countering mistrust as our defining challenge. If we are to achieve a real, sustainable and lasting peace, we must strive to address that challenge through a response that takes a human-rights approach and is underpinned by consistency, equality and reinvigorated multilateralism.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315 (2023) · source
“Information and communications technologies are crucial tools for peacebuilders to mobilize, advocate, monitor and report violations, raise funds and provide services. Investing in information and communications technologies, especially among refugees and internally displaced persons in conflict-affected areas, can improve protection and increase the diversity of peacebuilding actors. However, it can also increase the risks faced by human rights defenders. Gender- responsive legislation and regulation are needed to explicitly address online hate speech, harassment and abuse, especially against women human rights defenders. The modern era continues to generate increasingly complex challenges that the Council must contend with if it is to remain relevant.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315 (2023) · source
“That is another area in which the Council can strengthen cooperation with the Peacebuilding Commission, increase the gender responsiveness of peacekeeping operations and engage more meaningfully with civil society organizations and independent actors. Similarly, as climate-related security risks are a reality for many communities, particularly those in conflict, adaptation and mitigation efforts could offer entry points for peacebuilding, thereby helping to foster trust within the society. It is our responsibility to empower communities with the tools to identify dangerous rhetoric. Media information literacy and digital literacy must also be bolstered globally in order to enable citizens to discern the truth of the information they are shown, especially in the burgeoning age of artificial intelligence.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315 (2023) · source
“Inclusive peacebuilding requires adequate financing that recognizes the specific needs of women and girls in post-conflict situations, including with respect to their health, education, livelihoods, access to land and participation in decision-making. Mistrust is a precursor to conflict. Communities around the world are becoming increasingly divided by disruptive actors that stand to gain from division and polarization. We must address the rhetoric of hate, which often precedes conflict. Malta underlines that investment in early-warning systems that help identify the elements fracturing stability and eroding trust within fragile communities is critical.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315 (2023) · source
“Malta calls for further collaboration and cooperation between the Peacebuilding Commission and the wider United Nations system in order to encourage a whole-of-system approach to peacebuilding. Enhancing synergies and the broadening of cooperation between the Peacebuilding Commission and the Security Council will make our work more effective. Ensuring inclusivity in peacebuilding processes is also critical to foster trust. The Security Council has called for ensuring the full, equal, meaningful and effective participation of women at all stages and levels of conflict prevention and resolution during peace processes and the implementation of peace agreements. That must be implemented and safeguarded.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315 (2023) · source
“The Security Council must increasingly strive to build and engender trust in the United Nations, in accordance with the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. Respect for human rights and international law are crucial pillars for building trust between citizens and the institutions that serve them. The promotion of normative frameworks through good-faith negotiation efforts at the level of various United Nations bodies, including the Security Council, is essential. A comprehensive vision for human rights that counters inequalities, prioritizes sustainability and offers human security must be reflected in the daily lives of individuals if we are to reinvigorate trust in multilateralism.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315 (2023) · source
“I would like to begin by congratulating Switzerland on assuming the presidency of the Security Council and by wishing you, Sir, and the Swiss team all the very best for a successful and fruitful term. I also thank Ambassador Nebenzia and his team for steering our work last month. I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this timely debate on futureproofing trust for sustaining peace. And I thank our briefers for sharing their experience and knowledge with us today. We find ourselves in times of increasing turmoil. Millions of people live in conflict-affected countries in situations in which the very foundational elements necessary for trust, both within societies and among citizens, their Governments and the international community, are lacking.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315 (2023) · source
“It is within the power of the parties to meaningfully make progress on the transparent and verifiable release of those arbitrarily detained in Syria and give information on the whereabouts and fate of the missing. Such steps would help alleviate the pain and suffering felt by thousands of families desperate to know what has become of their loved ones. To conclude, the people of Syria require simultaneous political progress and humanitarian certainty. We in the Security Council have a responsibility to do our part in supporting that, just as the parties on the ground have a responsibility to do theirs.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9313 (2023) · source
“Such progress must include the full, equal and meaningful participation of women. Credible, inclusive and sustainable political transition is what is needed now more than ever. There is no military solution to this conflict. We remain convinced that actions moving forward must also be rooted in the concept of a just peace. In this regard, Malta reiterates its support for accountability and transitional justice based on due process when it comes to those who have committed grave violations of international law. We call again on the parties to reconvene the work of the Constitutional Committee in Geneva. The millions of Syrians who seek and deserve peace must be placed at the centre of politics. Information on the whereabouts and fate of the missing remains critical.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9313 (2023) · source
“It is essential that those crossings remain open and be renewed and that the flow of the life-saving and life-sustaining aid that passes through them remain free from impediments. In that regard, we also express our desire to see an increase in the delivery of humanitarian assistance through the United Nations cross-line plan into the north-east and the north-west. We regret that no missions to the north-west have been conducted since our previous meeting (see S/PV.9291). We call on all parties and those who have influence on them to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid through all modalities in Syria. Despite more than a decade of war, no one group can resolve the conflict alone. Malta once again underscores the importance of political progress in Syria in line with resolution 2254 (2015).”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9313 (2023) · source
“Within the context of the unfolding tragedy, we are once again dismayed to hear of continued shelling and air strikes in the north-east and north-west of Syria, which have led to further civilian deaths. Malta was also gravely disturbed by the brutal murders of more than 30 civilians in Hama governorate on 16 April, which were attributed to Da’esh. That incident is yet another grim reminder of the dangers that ordinary civilians in Syria face on a daily basis. Malta once again underscores the importance of rapid, safe and unimpeded humanitarian access to all those who need it in Syria, including those in the Rukban camp. We are pleased to see the sustained delivery of humanitarian assistance through Bab Al-Hawa, supported by the recently authorized crossings at Bab Al-Salam and Al-Rai.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9313 (2023) · source
“According to the assessments carried out in Syria by the protection sector of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, overcrowding, the limited availability of safe spaces and the inadequate distribution of water, sanitation facilities and hygiene supplies have increased exposure to gender-based violence. Respondents also reported acute psychological stress and trauma since the earthquakes, which are especially prevalent among children, who exhibit unusual levels of crying, sadness, nightmares and fear of loud noises. While we understand the enormous scale of current needs, we call on the United Nations and all its implementation partners to ensure adequate and appropriate shelter for women and children, who require their own specific privacy and protection needs.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9313 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Envoy Pedersen and Director Doughten for their remarks today. As we just heard, the people of Syria continue to grapple with a multitude of complex humanitarian, protection and political crises. Such levels of needs are a stark reminder of the urgent need for real and just political progress in Syria. In the aftermath of the Türkiye-Syria earthquake in February, the immediate humanitarian needs have also given way to new and compounded protection needs. Examples of that can be found in the collective shelters that were rapidly set up to support families who lost their homes.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9313 (2023) · source
“The aspirations of the Sudanese people ought to be back at the front and centre. There is no more time to lose. The violence must end before it is too late.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9310 (2023) · source
“We encourage those efforts to be fully inclusive, including women, youth and civil society, to ensure that all Sudanese are represented. We urge both parties to hear and act on those calls. Those are all encouraging efforts in extremely difficult circumstances. However, without an end to the violence, we risk a destabilized Sudan with potential spillovers in the region and beyond. The Security Council’s central commitment to all those efforts must be reinforced in view of its primary role of maintaining international peace and security. Malta continues to support strong unified messages by the Council, in concert with regional initiatives. We remain steadfast in our solidarity with the Sudanese people. We remain convinced that issues raised by the warring parties must be resolved by dialogue.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9310 (2023) · source
“We underline the importance of diplomatic efforts by the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the League of Arab States, the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS) and the European Union to ensure that dialogue remains key with a sustained return to the negotiating table. We echo our support to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Perthes for his good offices and his team at UNITAMS for their unfaltering commitment to the Sudan’s path towards stability. Malta also welcomes efforts at the local and national levels. We recognize the engagement of key signatories of the Juba Peace Agreement, assisted by the trilateral mechanism, as well as other religious and societal leaders.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9310 (2023) · source
“Tens of thousands of pregnant women are put in danger when seeking urgent care, and, as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General has informed us, women and girls are at higher risks of sexual and gender-based violence as protection services are interrupted by the clashes. Children were reported to be sheltering in schools, as fighting rages around them. Specific attention must be given to women, children, the elderly and those with disabilities to ensure that they are not left behind in protection and evacuation operations. Malta fully supports pauses in fighting, including the ongoing nationwide ceasefire. It is critical for that to be fully respected, and we hope that it is maintained and consolidated. In that vein, Malta commends the ongoing coordinated efforts for a lasting peace in the Sudan.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9310 (2023) · source
“We remind the parties of their obligations under international humanitarian law and to ensure rapid, safe and unimpeded humanitarian access to all civilians. Since the start of clashes, over 400 people have been killed and thousands wounded. Before the escalation, the Sudan was already facing a major humanitarian emergency with 16 million people requiring emergency humanitarian assistance, 3.1 million of whom were severely food insecure. The recent violence serves only to compound their hunger, pain and vulnerability. As civilians are in desperate need of health services, the Sudan’s hospitals have become unreachable and are running out of medical equipment and medicine.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9310 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Representative Perthes, Assistant Secretary-General Msuya and Permanent Observer Kyari Mohammed for their briefings, and I hope we will be joined later by Special Envoy Wais. I also welcome the Permanent Representatives of the Sudan, Egypt, Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Saudi Arabia and South Africa. Malta strongly condemns the violence that broke out in Khartoum on 15 April, and we echo the Secretary- General’s message. We call on both parties to cease hostilities, restore calm and return to dialogue towards the long-term transition for a civilian-led Government in the Sudan. Malta deplores in the strongest stems all attacks against civilians, medical and humanitarian workers and diplomatic personnel. Our condolences go to the families of all those who are tragically killed.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9310 (2023) · source
“It is imperative that the international community focus on encouraging a return to a political horizon. Malta welcomes the continued attempts to re-establish crucial dialogue, including the meetings held in Aqaba and Sharm El-Sheikh, while hoping that such efforts lead to meaningful de-escalation. In conclusion, we reaffirm our commitment to a just and comprehensive resolution of this conflict in the Middle East based on a two-State solution, within 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. We continue to believe firmly that this remains the only viable path to peace.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309 (2023) · source
“We remain encouraged by the signing in October 2022 of the Algiers Declaration and continue to urge the Palestinian factions to engage in good faith in the reconciliation process as a vital step towards a renewed Palestinian Government that is representative of the Palestinian people. Along the same lines, Malta expresses concern about the political and fiscal situation of the Palestinian Authority, which is having a negative impact on the livelihoods of Palestinians. The disturbing events that we witnessed in recent weeks at the holy sites and the cyclical violence that ensued should serve as an additional warning for actors to de-escalate and promote calm and constructive dialogue. They came uncomfortably close to triggering a conflict with tragic ramifications.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309 (2023) · source
“We also echo presidential statement S/PRST/2023/1, of 20 February, which opposes the taking of unilateral measures, including Israel’s expansion of settlements, legalization of settlement outposts and demolition of Palestinian homes. We are deeply concerned about various worrisome legal amendments and policies regarding settlements, which continue to contribute to the fracturing of the occupied Palestinian territory, particularly in the West Bank. The recent repeal of the 2005 disengagement law and the transfer of the governance of Palestinian territory to a civilian administration are issues of deep concern, exacerbating conflict and obstructing peace. At the same time, we underscore the importance of ensuring that the Palestinian Authority holds democratic elections.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309 (2023) · source
“Malta unreservedly condemns all acts of terrorism and incitements to terrorism, which continue to threaten civilians and result in further tragic loss of life. Acts of terrorism can never be justified. We equally condemn the indiscriminate rocket fire from Gaza, and more recently from southern Lebanon. In that respect, Malta reiterates that Israel has a legitimate right to self-defence. Nonetheless, we condemn Israel’s excessive use of force, and stress the importance of respecting the principles of necessity and proportionality and especially the responsibility to protect women and children. We call on all the parties to respect international law, including international humanitarian law.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309 (2023) · source
“I too would like to thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing and his Office’s constant efforts to maintain calm, particularly during this past month. Regrettably, several escalations in recent weeks against the backdrop of religious festivities have again brought us too close to the brink of an uncontrollable and explosive scenario, threatening to trigger wider confrontations. Those events should serve as a wake-up call. Malta remains extremely concerned about the unprecedented levels of violence, the provocations and the unilateral actions, which jeopardize any attempts to constructively remedy the situation and continue to directly impact the lives and security of thousands of people. The protection of civilians demands our undivided attention and focus.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309 (2023) · source
“We are alarmed by the previous cases and reports of intimidation, torture, sexual assault and murder of women human rights defenders, and we welcome the High National Elections Commission’s efforts to track online violence against women. We stress that human rights must be protected in Libya and apply to all, without distinction. The continued shrinking of the civic space in Libya is equally worrisome. We call on all Libyan actors to promote freedom of expression, opinion, association and peaceful assembly. I would like to conclude by reiterating Malta’s support for all efforts that seek to secure an inclusive, peaceful, stable and prosperous present and future for all Libyans. We call on all regional and international players to speak and act with one voice in advancing that goal.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“Malta strongly believes in the full and rigorous implementation of the sanctions mandated by resolution 1970 (2011), as well as the compliance of all Member States with the arms embargo. In that context, we emphasize the role of European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation IRINI. Malta underscores the importance of supporting further efforts to enhance Libya’s capacity to ensure its security and stability. We also want to remind the Council that anyone obstructing the political process, including by providing support for armed groups in Libya, may be subject to United Nations sanctions. As the findings of the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya illustrate, the human rights situation in Libya is a cause for concern.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we welcome its recent meetings with military and security commanders from across the country, which are essential if progress is to be made on the demobilization, disarmament and reintegration of armed groups. We are equally concerned about the continued presence of foreign fighters, foreign forces and mercenaries in Libya. Their full withdrawal should be prioritized. We welcome the continuing work to achieve that goal by the Joint Military Commission, in conjunction with liaison committees from Libya, the Sudan, and the Niger. We agree with Special Representative Bathily that the withdrawal must be efficiently coordinated so to as prevent potential ancillary problems from occurring. Libya’s stability is being further undermined by the proliferation of weapons controlled by various State and non-State actors.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“Malta also emphasizes the importance of gender equality and of ensuring the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in all political processes. Civil-society organizations and young people also have an important role to play. In that regard, we regret the fact that there are no women on the 6+6 committee, as Mr. Bathily informed us today, and we urge him to act quickly to remedy that. It also remains crucial for the international community to provide the necessary assistance and political support to the United Nations and to the Libyan authorities for the holding of such elections. The continued political uncertainty continues to create a fragile and tense security situation. The 5+5 Joint Military Commission plays a crucial role in seeking to improve the situation in Libya.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“Malta supports the high-level panel for elections proposed by the Special Representative with the aim of generating the impetus and consensus needed to overcome the political impasse in Libya. We continue to urge all Libyan parties and key stakeholders to engage fully, constructively, transparently and in a spirit of compromise with the Special Representative. We take positive note of the decision by the House of Representatives and the High State Council to task a joint 6+6 committee to finalize the constitutional and legislative framework for the elections. It is important for such efforts to be complementary and mutually supportive and to share the common objective of establishing the legal and political consensus needed to conduct free, fair, transparent, inclusive and secure elections.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Representative Bathily and the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya for their briefings, and I would like to assure the Chair of our full collaboration with the work of the Committee. I also welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Libya in our meeting today. The situation in Libya continues to warrant the international community’s focus and support. Despite the present calm, we remain concerned about the fragility of the situation. We are encouraged by the Special Representative’s inclusive efforts and consultations with a broad range of actors to address the political stalemate.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea must restore access to United Nations and other humanitarian actors so that its population can receive the aid it requires. While we often hear different positions on this file, each of us on the Council ultimately shares the objective of peace and denuclearization on the Korean peninsula. We must act together to avoid any further delay.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9305 (2023) · source
“Malta continues to be seriously concerned about the humanitarian situation faced by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s population. International humanitarian organizations and the international staff of the United Nations have remained unable to gain access to and fully assess the medical, humanitarian and food- insecurity situation in the country since 2019. However, what we do know is that in 2019 some 40 per cent of North Koreans were in urgent need of humanitarian aid — a number that can only be higher today. The leadership of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea continues to ignore these serious humanitarian needs and prevent humanitarian access. Instead, it wastes its resources on costly illegal ballistic-missile launches and weapons programmes.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9305 (2023) · source
“Malta supports the rigorous implementation of the sanctions against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea as part of our collective duty and responsibility to respond. The Security Council must uphold its own decisions and responsibilities and act now. This is why Malta supports the presidential statement proposed by the United States. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea must engage in meaningful dialogue towards denuclearization and adhere to its obligations under Security Council resolutions. The Democratic People’s Republic must completely, verifiably and irreversibly abandon its nuclear- and ballistic-missile programmes, return to the Non-Proliferation Treaty and International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards, and sign and ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9305 (2023) · source
“We also continue to be concerned about the possibility of a seventh nuclear-weapon test. The launches are coupled with the announcement of a new doctrine setting out conditions in which the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea could use nuclear weapons, including pre-emptively. The Democratic People’s Republic announced intentions to exponentially increase its nuclear-weapon arsenal, including with tactical weapons, to launch its first military satellite and to develop another ICBM system. We have now seen the latter of these intentions come to fruition. Again, we ask, what will it take for the Council to act? We cannot continue to stand by while our decisions, as defined in a number of our own resolutions — and our credibility — are consistently and increasingly undermined.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9305 (2023) · source
“Civilian air and maritime traffic are seriously endangered by these launches. No warnings are issued beforehand. This cannot be allowed to become part of our daily life or the daily life of the people — men, women and children — living in the region. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s deeply concerning and reckless behaviour poses a significant threat to international peace and security and undermines global non-proliferation efforts. The Democratic People’s Republic is acting in flagrant disregard of its own international obligations and with complete indifference towards the concerns voiced by many Member States. The range of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s intercontinental missiles makes them capable of reaching almost every part of the world.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9305 (2023) · source
“It was decided that we would take action to place further restrictions on the Democratic People’s Republic if faced with even a single further launch. Instead, in the face of 11 ICBM launches since the start of 2022, the Security Council stands frozen and unable to respond to these serious threats to regional and international peace and security. This raises the question: how many times does the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea need to violate Security Council resolutions before the Council can pronounce itself? Civilians across the region are living in fear of these launches. This is exemplified by the most recent launch triggering a safety alert for civilians to seek shelter. A number of previous ballistic-missile launches have flown over Japanese territory or landed in Japan’s exclusive economic zone.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9305 (2023) · source
“I thank Assistant Secretary- General Khaled Khiari for another important briefing. We are meeting today following yet another launch of an intercontinental-ballistic missile (ICBM) — once again in violation of multiple resolutions adopted by the Security Council. This missile launch was confirmed to be a new solid-fuel ballistic missile. This is deeply concerning. It confirms, once again, that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea continues to develop and improve its ballistic-missile capabilities in the face of the Council. Malta recalls that resolution 2397 (2017) was adopted unanimously by the Council in response to an ICBM launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (see S/PV.8151).”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9305 (2023) · source
“My final point concerns mines and explosive remnants of war, which remain one of the leading causes of civilian death in Yemen, in particular of children. Even when peace is finally declared in Yemen, the legacy of these explosives will live on, whether in the life-changing injuries of children without limbs or sporadic explosions that kill at random and pollute farmland. We call on parties to stop the use of these indiscriminate weapons and support urgent mine-clearance efforts. In conclusion, Malta reiterates that there can be no military solution to the conflict in Yemen. It is the responsibility of parties to demonstrate leadership, compromise and steadfast will to achieve peace.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9304 (2023) · source
“On a more positive note, Malta is very encouraged by the release of nearly 900 conflict-related detainees over the weekend, as a result the agreement made at the Supervisory Committee on the implementation of the Detainees’ Exchange Agreement last month. The agreement is a clear example of compromise and confidence-building, and we commend the Office of the Special Envoy and the International Committee of the Red Cross for their support. We hope parties can build on the success of this cooperation and fulfil their commitments to the Stockholm Agreement and to releasing all conflict-related detainees and those arbitrarily detained. Malta is also pleased to see further developments on the United Nations-coordinated operation for the FSO SAFER oil tanker. We applaud United Nations colleagues for their tireless work.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9304 (2023) · source
“This includes the delivery of vaccines, particularly to children, to ensure protection from sickness or death from such preventable diseases as measles and polio. Malta calls on the Houthis to revoke restrictions of movement for aid workers and engage with the humanitarian community on an acceptable way forward. Such disruptions limit the delivery of humanitarian assistance and prevent equitable access to essential services. Aid operations must be allowed to perform their critical work without interference, and authorities must ensure the safety of aid workers and supporting staff. Furthermore, the mahram requirements imposed by the Houthis restrict the freedom of movement of Yemeni women and girls, as well as women humanitarian actors. Regrettably, the enforcement of these requirements has intensified.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9304 (2023) · source
“They must refrain from any provocations and escalations and engage constructively in genuine dialogue towards a durable and permanent ceasefire. We welcome the mediation efforts of Oman and Saudi Arabia in their support for peace in Yemen and are encouraged to see the parties engaging in dialogue. At this delicate juncture, we reiterate the importance of an inclusive Yemeni-led process with the full, equal and meaningful participation of women, youth and civil society, under the auspices of the United Nations. This is the only way to achieve sustainable, long-lasting peace. Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation continues to be devastating for the country’s civilian population. Humanitarian access remains hampered by bureaucratic obstacles and restrictions, threatening the lives of millions of Yemenis in need of urgent aid.”
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“I also thank Special Envoy Grunberg and the Deputy Director for Operations and Advocacy of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Ms. Ghada Mudawi, for their briefings, and I acknowledge participation of the representative of the Republic of Yemen at today’s meeting. In April of last year, Yemen’s warring sides had agreed to a military truce, which marked a significant moment of hope and granted critical respite to Yemeni civilians suffering from the horrors of war. After the truce lapsed, critical tenets continued to hold, bringing relative calm across the country. Parties to the conflict, especially the Houthis have a responsibility to maintain and build on the gains towards peace they have made in the last 12 months.”
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