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lines on the record: 593
first: 2020-01-13
most recent: 2023-12-22
sittings or episodes: 103
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“Malta remains engaged in supporting the work of the Special Representative and MINUSMA as they support Mali in its journey towards peace and stability.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we urge the Malian authorities to create a conducive environment that protects and empowers women and girls while ensuring that any violence against them is addressed promptly. Malta remains concerned about the grave violations that have been reported against children in Mali and will continue working with the Malian authorities to address the matter. As we recognize the critical work of MINUSMA, we call for the lifting of any restrictions on the movement and access of the Mission. Any hindrance to its work constitutes a violation of the status of forces agreement. In conclusion, Malta underscores that political dialogue remains central to our collective efforts in Mali. Mutual trust and respect among all stakeholders are critical.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“As we remember the hundreds of civilians killed in the deplorable massacre in Moura last year, we urge for a thorough investigation and for those responsible for the atrocities to be held to account. As Mali grapples with an alarming humanitarian crisis precipitated by conflict, climate and food insecurity, an estimated 8.8 million people will require assistance in 2023 — a number that is up 17 per cent from 2022. Conflict continues to drive large-scale displacement, both within and outside Mali’s borders. Concerns about protection, especially those related to conflict and gender-based violence, continue to be an unacceptable feature of the conflict.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“However, we are deeply concerned about the ongoing grave security threats emanating from persistent terrorist threats in the region, which also serve to further exacerbate the cycle of violence. Malta commends the cooperation provided by MINUSMA to the Malian armed forces in that regard. It is crucial that all ancillary acts are conducted with respect for international humanitarian law and human rights law. We condemn all violations and abuses committed against civilians by armed groups and State and non-State actors, as well as private military companies such as the Wagner Group. We call for accountability and stress that the perpetrators must not go unpunished.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“We acknowledge the relative progress made in the political sphere through the formal launch of the strategy for the stabilization of the central regions, in line with MINUSMA’s main priorities, which is a decisive step towards the reopening of schools, accessing basic and social services, improving working conditions and enhancing women’s participation in policy formulation. Malta also acknowledges the consultative process towards the drafting of a constitution, in particular its references to elements within the peace agreement, while recognizing the need for further deliberations. It is crucial that timelines for the holding of the referendum be established and respected.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“We also express our support for the Economic Community of West African States in assessing the progress of Mali’s transition. As we look forward to MINUSMA’s mandate renewal, we shall approach the discussion from three angles: first, the need to achieve political progress towards a democratic transition; secondly, the imperative need for all parties to holistically address the grave security, human rights and humanitarian situation; and thirdly, the need for collective efforts to be made to ensure that MINUSMA operates in an unhindered manner.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“I also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his comprehensive briefing, and I welcome the presence of our colleague the Permanent Representative of Mali at this meeting. Malta reiterates its full support for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and its work on the ground. We pay tribute to all the brave women and men who have served and continue to serve as peacekeepers, and we unreservedly condemn all attacks made against them. Malta underscores its continued support for the implementation of the 2015 Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. We welcome the mediation efforts under Algeria’s leadership as integral to fostering constructive dialogue among the parties.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“A just and comprehensive resolution to the Middle East conflict must be based on a two-State solution, along the pre-1967 borders, addressing the legitimate aspirations of both sides, with Jerusalem as the future capital of the two States, living side by side in peace and security, in line with the relevant Security Council resolutions and internationally agreed parameters.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“And especially during that period, we underscore the urgent need for parties to refrain from unilateral actions or incitements through attempts to alter the status quo of the holy sites in Jerusalem. The special role of Jordan as custodian must be respected as crucial to upholding the peaceful coexistence of all three monotheistic religions in the region. Malta would like to recall the most recent joint statement on behalf of the 27 European Union member States, issued on 8 March, stating that we need to consider new perspectives for peace. In that regard, we welcome the constructive commitments made with our partners and the Arab League to revive the Arab Peace Initiative. Malta’s position on the Palestinian question remains clear.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“Such acts constitute unilateral actions that violate international law and Security Council resolutions, including resolution 2334 (2016), and obstruct the viability of an independent, contiguous Palestinian State. We also underscore that any indiscriminate firing of rockets into Israel by armed groups in Gaza is a violation of international law and completely unacceptable. In the face of those troubling developments, Malta remains convinced that dialogue is the key foundation for de-escalation. We commend the parties involved in the communiqué of the Al-Quds Conference on Resilience and Development held in Aqaba, as well as the Sharm El-Sheikh communiqué, and call on the parties to abide by the positive agreements made. That is of paramount importance as the period of religious festivities approaches.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“We strongly condemn but also express concern about the acts of terrorism carried out by young Palestinian teenagers. Along the same lines, Malta condemns the horrific settler violence within the occupied Palestinian territory. We are profoundly concerned about the increase in such behaviour. Escalations such as the retaliatory arson attacks that terrorized the town of Huwwara on 26 February should not be repeated and those involved must held accountable. Malta reiterates that Israel’s continued construction and expansion of settlements, demolition of homes and displacement of Palestinians within the occupied territory are concerning.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“In that context we deplore the casualties resulting from the Israeli operations in the West Bank, which left several Palestinians dead, including children. We urge the Israeli authorities to exercise restraint in the use of live ammunition and search-and-arrest operations. We once again underscore the fact that targeting unarmed non-combatants and children is unacceptable. We also remain disturbed by the increasing incidence of acts of terrorism, including most recently the terrorist attack that took place in Tel Aviv on 9 March and for which Hamas has claimed responsibility. Malta unequivocally condemns any act of terror or incentivizing of terrorism, for which there can be no justification, and recalls the obligation of the Palestinian Authority to renounce and confront terrorism.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“I begin by thanking Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing. A little over a month ago, the Security Council adopted presidential statement S/PRST/2023/1, the first such product since 2016, which underlined, among its key points, opposition to unilateral measures that impede peace, condemned all acts of violence against civilians and underlined the elements set forth in resolution 2334 (2016). Regrettably, in recent weeks, we continue to witness alarming patterns of violence, terrorism and loss of life, disregarding the provisions of both the resolution and the presidential statement and threatening further escalations. Malta is deeply concerned about the persistent negative trajectory of developments and we are particularly appalled by the number of child victims on both sides of the violence.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“Additionally, we reiterate our call for unimpeded and repeated access to be granted to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for all Ukrainian prisoners of war. Malta recalls that under the Third Geneva Convention, all prisoners of war are entitled to receive regular visits from ICRC delegations. As the war in Ukraine begins to ramp up once again, we reiterate our call on the Russian Federation to immediately cease its hostilities and withdraw all Russian forces from Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders. More than enough lives have been lost, families torn apart and civilians traumatized by a year of carnage. Let us see de-escalation and dialogue in the days and weeks ahead, rather than this continued cycle of death and destruction.”
2023-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9286 (2023) · source
“We commend the work of the United Nations, its partner agencies and all humanitarian organizations working in such dangerous situations, and we appeal for the full facilitation of humanitarian access and operations throughout the country, especially in the areas along front lines. Malta highlights the importance of the continuance of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. This initiative has allowed the export of tons of grains and other foodstuffs. Prolonging the agreement is crucial for the stability of international prices and for the continuous flow of grain, helping people worldwide struggling to put food on their tables and supporting farmers whose incomes have plummeted because of the war.”
2023-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9286 (2023) · source
“In addition, we welcome the important work being carried out by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine and support the idea of establishing a register of damages as a record of evidence and information on claims for damages, losses or injury caused by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Such initiatives will support the much-needed reconstruction of civilian infrastructure destroyed in the country over the past decade as a result of the conflict. Malta is concerned that many of those in desperate need of humanitarian assistance are unable to gain access to or are prevented from obtaining the services they need.”
2023-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9286 (2023) · source
“Malta once again calls on the Russian Federation to cease such attacks, which constitute a violation of international law. The devastating impacts of Russia’s war on children, women and men will be felt for generations. We condemn the pattern of international humanitarian and human rights law violations related to the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war. Malta also deplores the unlawful transfer and forced deportation out of Ukraine of more than 6,000 children. Such actions constitute war crimes. In this regard, Malta supports the International Criminal Court’s efforts to ensure that all those involved in violations of international humanitarian and human rights law are held accountable.”
2023-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9286 (2023) · source
“We have all witnessed the humanitarian consequences of the systematic use of missiles and drones to attack civilian objects and infrastructure indispensable to the survival of the civilian population across Ukraine, not least in Tuesday’s missile strike on an apartment building in Kramatorsk. Such attacks have left millions without power, heating and water for days, in the middle of winter, compounding the hardship for the most vulnerable caught up in this fighting, especially those in areas close to the front lines and outside the control of Ukrainian authorities. Furthermore, we have also seen the horrific effects of the use of explosive weapons with wide-area effects in populated areas, with town squares and residential apartment blocks reduced to rubble.”
2023-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9286 (2023) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary- General Griffiths for his briefing. More than one year has passed since Russia launched its aggression against Ukraine. That gross violation of the Charter of the United Nations and international law has led to yet another man-made humanitarian catastrophe. Today, the war threatens not only Ukraine and the region but also millions of people across the world. As we heard, more than 17 million people — nearly 40 per cent of the population of Ukraine — require humanitarian assistance and protection as a result of the war, while more than 8 million Ukrainian refugees have been recorded across Europe, and 5.4 million people have been internally displaced.”
2023-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9286 (2023) · source
“In addition, we urge the establishment of a mechanism to ensure continuous consultations with Afghan women and civil society organizations in and outside Afghanistan, including in the elaboration of the terms of reference. We also encourage the engagement of other relevant actors, including UN-Women, to help to facilitate and ensure that a gender perspective is fully integrated into all aspects of the assessment.”
2023-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9283 (2023) · source
“Malta welcomes the adoption of resolutions 2678 (2023) and 2679 (2023), and we thank the co-penholders — Japan and the United Arab Emirates — for their efforts and constructive engagement. Malta fully supports the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan to promote and protect the rights of Afghan women and girls, monitor, report on and advocate for the protection of civilians, and prevent and respond to all forms of sexual and gender-based violence. Turning to the independent assessment, we reaffirm our position that the experts that will be appointed to carry out that independent assessment must have the necessary gender expertise and context-specific knowledge and that women’s rights are central to the terms of reference, as set out in resolution 2679 (2023).”
2023-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9283 (2023) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11.50 a.m.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“Transparent and accountable public finances, coupled with the equitable management of national resources, are measures that can ameliorate the economic situation for all the people of Libya. In conclusion, I want to reiterate Malta’s support for all efforts that seek to secure a peaceful, stable and prosperous present and future for all Libyans. We can all do our bit to help Libya along the path to developing its full potential both for the benefit and well-being of its people and for the benefit of stability in the region as a whole. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Libya.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“We underline the need for the full implementation of the arms embargo, in line with the relevant Security Council resolutions. In that context, we also emphasize the role of European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation IRINI. On the socioeconomic front, large segments of the Libyan population continue to face increasingly difficult living conditions. In that regard, we welcome the recent convening of the Economic Working Group of the International Follow-up Committee on Libya and its efforts to make progress towards reunifying and reforming the Central Bank of Libya. A unified Central Bank will enable the consolidation of monetary policy, consistent Government funding and greater direct foreign investment.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“That continues to pose a serious challenge to the safety and security of Libyans and undermines efforts to unify the country’s security and military institutions. Their full withdrawal should be prioritized in any political process. On that note, we welcome the 5+5 Joint Military Commission’s approval, in conjunction with liaison committees from Libya, the Sudan and the Niger, to establish an integrated mechanism for joint coordination and data-exchange to facilitate the full withdrawal of mercenaries and foreign fighters from Libya. That is an additional important step towards achieving stability and fostering a favourable climate for the political process. Unfortunately, that stability has been further undermined by the proliferation of weapons under the control of various State and non-State actors.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“In doing so, human rights must also be protected. Malta also emphasizes the importance of an inclusive political process that allows for the full, equal and meaningful participation of women, civil-society organizations and young people. One consequence of the continued political uncertainty is that the security situation remains fragile. While the ceasefire continues to hold and the continued work of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission plays a crucial role in that, violent clashes persist. All Libyan actors have a responsibility to refrain from escalatory actions and prioritize the protection of civilians. We are equally concerned about the continued presence of foreign fighters, foreign forces and mercenaries in Libya.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“We note the Special Representative’s recent message that there is a growing convergence of opinion among Libyan actors regarding the holding of elections this year. We strongly support his work, including his commitment to establishing a high-level steering panel and his calls for a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process under United Nations auspices. We reiterate that the Libyan people have the right to choose their own leadership through free, fair and inclusive elections that can take place during the current year. Progress towards agreement on a legal and constitutional basis for those elections is paramount. We call on all parties to engage with the Special Representative constructively and in good faith in order to overcome their political and institutional divisions and bring much-needed stability to the country.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Malta. I thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Bathily for his briefing, and I welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Libya in today’s meeting. The situation in Libya is one that continues to warrant the international community’s focus and support, and it remains equally crucial for the international community to speak and act with one voice. Libya continues to find itself at a political impasse, and we are concerned about the fact that the situation in Libya is still marred by political polarization. We are encouraged by the Special Representative’s efforts towards inclusivity and his consultations with a broad range of actors to address the stalemate.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Bathily for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Abdoulaye Bathily, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Bathily.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“According to the World Food Programme, an estimated 10.7 million people are undernourished and require emergency relief, yet humanitarian access remains highly constrained. In that regard, Malta calls on the Government of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to fully engage with the United Nations and the international humanitarian system, as well as to enable and facilitate humanitarian assistance to reach those in greatest need across the country. In conclusion, I reiterate that everyone at the table has a shared objective — peace and the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. Our division and silence only pushes that further out of reach. Now is the time to speak with one voice. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of the Republic of Korea.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9264 (2023) · source
“We urge the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to engage in meaningful dialogue towards denuclearization and adhere to its obligations under Security Council resolutions. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea must completely, verifiably and irreversibly abandon its nuclear and ballistic missiles programme and return to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency. We also urge the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to sign and ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. Malta remains concerned about the plight of the population living in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, as acute humanitarian needs go unmet.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9264 (2023) · source
“The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea announced that it would exponentially increase its nuclear weapons arsenal, including tactical weapons, and that it would also develop another ICBM system and launch its first military satellite. The situation is serious and indefensible, and our inaction is only enabling that behaviour. The Council cannot continue to stand by while its decisions, encapsulated in several resolutions, and credibility are consistently undermined. As members of the Security Council, we have the duty and responsibility to discuss and act on threats to international peace and security. It is for these reasons that Malta supports the proposal of the United States for a presidential statement.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9264 (2023) · source
“That shows the effectiveness of the Council when it is united. The most recent launch is part of an unprecedented pattern of dangerous behaviour witnessed over the past two years, undermining the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and global non-proliferation efforts. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has continued to develop its ballistic missiles and nuclear programme, with a record number of ballistic missile launches in 2022. That is in parallel to the adoption by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea of a new doctrine setting out conditions in which that country could use nuclear weapons, including pre-emptively.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9264 (2023) · source
“At the time, the Council rightly considered that even one ICBM launch constitutes a threat to regional and international peace and security, and it had responded accordingly. That resolution states that we would take action to place further restrictions on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Regrettably, the Council was unable to respond to any of the ICBM launches in 2022 and has instead been forced to remain silent. The Council’s sanctions are also being violated by actors who are supporting the illicit programme of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. That must stop. Some have argued that Council action, and even Council meetings, in response to such actions will provoke the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. However, after resolution 2397 (2017) was adopted, no further ICBM launches took place for almost five years.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9264 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Malta. I thank Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari for his insightful and sobering briefing. Malta is deeply concerned by the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on 18 February, which landed in the waters of Japan’s exclusive economic zone and was even visible from the Japanese mainland. Malta is also deeply concerned by the further launch of two short-range ballistic missiles early this morning. Malta condemns those launches, which show that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea continues to develop and improve its ballistic missile capabilities in open defiance of Security Council resolutions. We recall that the Council unanimously adopted resolution 2397 (2017) in response to a single ICBM launch.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9264 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Khiari for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9264 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Republic of Korea to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Khiari.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9264 (2023) · source
“The work of restoring stability and securing peace, thereby safeguarding the lives of Palestinian and Israeli people, should continue to guide our efforts. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the observer of the Observer State of Palestine.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“We also welcome UNRWA’s tireless provision of schooling for more than half a million children and the maintenance and operation of hundreds of schools for Palestinian refugees. We equally condemn the actions of any party that seek to bring the Agency’s reputation into doubt. UNRWA remains the strongest pillar of support and humanitarian aid for the Palestinian people, and a stabilizing force in the region. Malta reiterates its call for the international financial support that the Agency badly needs to ensure its realization of its new strategic plan. There is no alternative to a negotiated two-State solution. It is important to reverse the negative cycle of violence and prevent any further loss of life. We underscore that a recommitment to the peace process by all parties is imperative.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“Malta is deeply troubled by the number of victims of violence, especially as a result of the marked increase in incidents involving children, including acts of terrorism. In that regard, following her recent visit to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict also underscored the disproportionate impact of the conflict on children. Malta echoes her call for all parties to take measures that ensure the protection of all Palestinian and Israeli children. We should not mention the plight of children without commending the role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) as a pillar of support to Palestinian refugees in the region.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“Malta also calls for a broadening of support and the establishment of a safe environment enabling Palestinian civil society to be actively engaged in the peace process. In 2023 we have continued to witness violence, with casualties suffered by both sides. The protection of civilians must be ensured at all times. While recognizing Israel’s legitimate right to defend itself against all attacks, Malta underlines that any operation must be proportionate and in line with international humanitarian law. We equally condemn the terrorist attacks committed against Israel. The status quo must not be allowed to continue. Both parties must find a way to engage in a meaningful dialogue that aims to create two States, living side by side. That is the only path that can lead to long-term de-escalation.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“The Israeli Government’s recent decision to advance settlement units and to legalize settlement outposts in the occupied West Bank under Israeli law takes us further away from a viable two- State solution. We call on the Israeli authorities to halt settlement expansion and reverse the latest decisions. We also remain concerned about the increases in demolitions, forced evictions and related settler violence in the occupied Palestinian territories. At the same time, Malta underlines the importance of ensuring that the Palestinian Authority holds the postponed national elections without further delay. We were 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.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“A resumption of dialogue and coordination between the parties on the ground, including on security cooperation, is essential if the conflict is not to escalate further. In the context of the stalled peace process, Malta strongly reiterates its commitment to a just and comprehensive resolution of the Middle East conflict based on a two-State solution along the pre- 1967 borders, addressing the legitimate aspirations of both sides, with Jerusalem as the future capital of two States living side by side in peace and security, in line with all the relevant Security Council resolutions and internationally agreed parameters. Settlement activities are a clear violation of international law and the Council’s resolutions and an obstacle to peace.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Malta. I would like to thank Special Coordinator Wennesland and Deputy Commissioner-General Stenseth for their insightful briefings. I also recognize the presence of the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of Palestine and the Permanent Representatives of Israel and Qatar. I am pleased that the Security Council acted in a united manner and adopted presidential statement S/PRST/2023/1 this morning. We continue to monitor the latest developments in the Israeli- Palestinian conflict with deep concern. The significance of maintaining calm and avoiding unilateral inflammatory actions by all parties cannot be overstated.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“I thank Ms. Stenseth for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Following consultations among Council members, I have been authorized to make the following statement on their behalf. “The Security Council reaffirms the right of all States to live in peace within secure and internationally recognized borders and stresses that both the Israeli and Palestinian people are entitled to equal measures of freedom, security, prosperity, justice and dignity; “The Security Council reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the vision of the two-State solution where two democratic States, Israel and Palestine, live side by side in peace within secure and recognized borders, consistent with international law and relevant United Nations resolutions; “The Security Council expresses deep concern and dismay at Israel’s announcement on 12 February 2023 of further construction and expansion of settlements and the ‘legalization’ of settlement outposts; “The Security Council reiterates that continuing Israeli settlement activities are dangerously imperilling the viability of the two-State solution based on the 1967 lines; “The Security Council strongly underscores the need for all parties to meet their international obligations and commitments; strongly opposes all unilateral measures that impede peace, including, inter alia, Israeli construction and expansion of settlements, the confiscation of Palestinians’ land, the legalization of settlement outposts, the demolition of Palestinians’ homes and the displacement of Palestinian civilians; “The Security Council condemns all acts of violence against civilians, including acts of terrorism; calls for the strengthening of ongoing efforts to counter terrorism in a manner consistent with international law, and for all parties to clearly condemn all acts of terrorism and refrain from incitement to violence; reiterates the obligation of all parties regarding the pursuit of accountability for all acts of violence targeting civilians; and recalls the obligation of the Palestinian Authority to renounce and confront terror; “The Security Council calls on all parties to observe calm and restraint and to refrain from provocative actions, incitement and inflammatory rhetoric, with the aim, inter alia, of de-escalating the situation on the ground, rebuilding trust and confidence, demonstrating through policies and actions a genuine commitment to the two-State solution, and creating the conditions necessary for promoting peace; “The Security Council emphasizes the importance of the safety and well-being of all civilians and calls for full respect for international humanitarian law, including the protection of the civilian population; calls for the facilitation of access for humanitarian workers to populations in need; and reiterates the need to take appropriate steps to ensure the safety and well-being of civilians and their protection; “The Security Council notes with deep concern instances of discrimination, intolerance and hate speech motivated by racism or directed against persons belonging to religious communities, in particular cases motivated by Islamophobia, anti-Semitism or Christianophobia; “The Security Council calls for upholding unchanged the historic status quo at the holy sites in Jerusalem in word and in practice, and emphasizes, in that regard, the special role of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.” This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2023/1.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Israel and Qatar to participate in this meeting. I propose that the Council invite the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of Palestine to the United Nations to participate in the meeting, in accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. There being no objection, it is so decided. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Tor Wennesland, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process; and Ms. Leni Stenseth, Deputy Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor back to Mr. Sajdik, who may wish to respond to the comments and questions posed to him.”
2023-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9262 (2023) · source
“Malta strongly condemns the deportation of Ukrainian children and deplores the horrendous situations that have been brought upon them by breaking their family ties and denying them their rights, including the right to a family life. Grim consequences are also a reality for the women and girls who have been a target of sexual violence in conflict by Russian forces. We cannot fail in our responsibility to prosecute those crimes. Accountability must be our priority, and we fully support all efforts in the fight for justice. In conclusion, we urge the Russian Federation to completely and unconditionally withdraw its military forces from the entire territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, to stop the aggression and to abide by the Charter of the United Nations and international law.”
2023-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9262 (2023) · source