Francesca Cassar
@fran_cassar
Diplomat @MaltaUNMission ๐ฒ๐น๐บ๐ณ | Africa & Development Coordinator | 2C Rapporteur UNGA77 | Former Consul | History Major | Ballerina
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24-11-2021 03:27:43
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[1/2] #Malta welcomes the adoption of UNSCR 2741 which responds to the continued drawdown of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). The text also signals key intentions for Stage 2, ahead of the Follow-On Mission. Government of Malta ๐ฒ๐น ๐ฒ๐น United Nations ๐บ๐ณ
(1/2): At #UNSC briefing on UNOWAS, #Malta commends SRSG Simรฃoโs efforts to peace in the region. More focus is required to tackle the regionโs complex challenges. Addressing the humanitarian crisis and safeguarding fundamental rights is crucial. Government of Malta ๐ฒ๐น ๐ฒ๐น United Nations ๐บ๐ณ
A year after my visit to Ghana, it was a pleasure to welcome FM Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey to Valletta this morning. We discussed the strong relations between our two countries, further strengthened by the opening of the Malta High Commission in Accra last year. We agreed to continue
[1/2] At #UNSC Consultations on #Sudan ๐ธ๐ฉ, Council Members were briefed by UNSGโs Personal Envoy Ramtane Lamamra and by UN Humanitarian Lisa Doughten on mediation tracks for conflict resolution in Sudan, and latest humanitarian updates. Government of Malta ๐ฒ๐น ๐ฒ๐น United Nations ๐บ๐ณ
[1/2] #Malta voted in favour of Resolution 2745, which renewed the sanctions regime in the Central African Republic. The Council lifted all embargo measures while defining preventive measures against the transfer of weapons to armed groups. Government of Malta ๐ฒ๐น ๐ฒ๐น United Nations ๐บ๐ณ
[1/2] At todayโs #UNSC briefing by the #ICC Prosecutor Karim A. A. Khan KC, #Malta reiterated our call for accountability for all crimes committed in #Darfur as indispensable to a durable and sustainable peace in #Sudan. Government of Malta ๐ฒ๐น ๐ฒ๐น United Nations ๐บ๐ณ
#Malta joined States parties to the #RomeStatute, ๐ฉ๐ฐ, ๐ช๐จ, ๐ซ๐ท, ๐ฌ๐ท, ๐ฌ๐พ, ๐ฏ๐ต, ๐ต๐ฆ, ๐ฐ๐ท, ๐ธ๐ฎ, ๐ธ๐ฑ, ๐จ๐ญ, and ๐ฌ๐ง at a #UNSC stakeout this morning to underscore the important work of the #ICC in the fight against impunity. Government of Malta ๐ฒ๐น ๐ฒ๐น United Nations ๐บ๐ณ
Today, the #UNSC meets to discuss the #humanitarian situation in #Sudan. Now more than ever, unhindered humanitarian access across front-lines, border-crossings or other direct routes are essential to surge the humanitarian and nutrition response in #Darfur. Government of Malta ๐ฒ๐น ๐ฒ๐น United Nations ๐บ๐ณ
#Malta voted in favour of UNSCR 2746, authorising MONUSCO support to #SAMIDRC in the #DRC. As we recalled the need for complementarity, information-sharing & technical assistance, we welcomed the 30 July ceasefire agreement as an important step. Thanks ๐ซ๐ท & ๐ธ๐ฑ for their efforts.
In UN Security Council โAddressing the historical injustice & enhancing Africaโs effective representation on the UNSC," Malta at the UN ๐ฒ๐น๐บ๐ณ raises African involvement in upholding the WPS agenda and on Climate, Peace and Security. Rejects the "pervasive use of the veto."
[1/2] At todayโs Debate, organised by #SierraLeone, #Malta highlighted that Africaโs aspirations should be supported, inc. by #UNSC. By expanding elected seats for Africa, we witness 100% increase in its representation. Government of Malta ๐ฒ๐น ๐ฒ๐น United Nations ๐บ๐ณ