Thank you, Malta 🇲🇹! Your support for @‌UNEP's #EnvironmentFund strengthens our collective fight against the triple planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. Together we can transform our societies & economies to protect the Earth. #ForPeopleForPlanet

#Malta joins today’s unanimous adoption of UNSCR 2738, renewing the sanctions’ regime in the #DRC . We reaffirm our support to this year’s resolution which clarifies the lift of notification requirement & embargo for DRC state actors, & extends the important mandate of the GoE.

[1/2] At #UNSC briefing on MINUSCA, #Malta supports recent initiatives by CAR authorities, together with MINUSCA, such as: ➡️conference on peaceful transhumance & GBV ➡️launch of National Border Management Commission

[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 🇲🇹 🇲🇹 United Nations 🇺🇳

#UNSC Briefing MONUSCO, 🇲🇹reaffirmed its condemnation of foreign military presence in eastern #DRC & support to M23 & other armed group in the country. Reaffirmed DRC’s sovereignty & territorial integrity, addressed illegal extraction of natural resources, & child recruitment.

Arria Formula on #Environment, 🇲🇹highlighted urgency to address triple planetary crisis by integrating risk assessments & early-warning, which also support local & indigenous knowledge.

[1/2] #Malta 🇲🇹 thanks #Palau 🇵🇼 and #Ireland 🇮🇪 for hosting #SIDS Global Dialogue, welcoming the Steering Committee’s role in facilitating implementation of the 10-year ‘Antigua & Barbuda Agenda for SIDS’ #ABAS.

For decades, SIDS championed the development of an #MVI to access crucial development support, due to the inadequacy of traditional economic needs assessment in considering our unique vulnerabilities. The July 10th agreement by the #UN ushers in a new era of equity for SIDS!

(1/2): At #UNSC briefing on UNOWAS, #Malta commends SRSG Simão’s efforts to peace in the region. More focus is required to tackle the region’s complex challenges. Addressing the humanitarian crisis and safeguarding fundamental rights is crucial. Government of Malta 🇲🇹 🇲🇹 United Nations 🇺🇳

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

#Malta joins today’s ministerial opening of the HLPF for Sustainable Development #HLPF2024! Now, more than ever, we must intensify our efforts to ensure a sustainable future by accelerating the implementation of the #2030Agenda & addressing global challenges constructively. #SDGs

[1/2] At #UNSC Consultations on #Sudan 🇸🇩, Council Members were briefed by UNSG’s 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 🇲🇹 🇲🇹 United Nations 🇺🇳

🚨 On the first day of the #ISA29 Assembly, Malta 🇲🇹 calls for a precautionary pause on #DeepSeaMining. With this, Malta becomes the 28th state to join the growing wave of momentum advocating for a moratorium or precautionary pause. #DefendTheDeep

[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 🇲🇹 🇲🇹 United Nations 🇺🇳

[1/2] At today’s #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 🇲🇹 🇲🇹 United Nations 🇺🇳

#Malta joined States parties to the #RomeStatute, 🇩🇰, 🇪🇨, 🇫🇷, 🇬🇷, 🇬🇾, 🇯🇵, 🇵🇦, 🇰🇷, 🇸🇮, 🇸🇱, 🇨🇭, and 🇬🇧 at a #UNSC stakeout this morning to underscore the important work of the #ICC in the fight against impunity. Government of Malta 🇲🇹 🇲🇹 United Nations 🇺🇳

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 🇲🇹 🇲🇹 United Nations 🇺🇳

#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 🇫🇷 & 🇸🇱 for their efforts.

In UN Security Council “Addressing the historical injustice & enhancing Africa’s effective representation on the UNSC," Malta at the UN 🇲🇹🇺🇳 raises African involvement in upholding the WPS agenda and on Climate, Peace and Security. Rejects the "pervasive use of the veto."

[1/2] At today’s Debate, organised by #SierraLeone, #Malta highlighted that Africa’s aspirations should be supported, inc. by #UNSC. By expanding elected seats for Africa, we witness 100% increase in its representation. Government of Malta 🇲🇹 🇲🇹 United Nations 🇺🇳