Prime Minister Robert Abela is in New York for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. More than 190 Leaders including Heads of State or Government will be participating and joining discussions on different themes.

On behalf of Malta and together with other countries, the Government said that Prime Minister Robert Abela will be formally recognising the State of Palestine. This is as part of a political commitment given by Prime Minister Robert Abela and Malta’s consistent position in favour of the two-State solution.

In a statement, the Government said that this is “a position that also speaks of dialogue and the need for peace in the Middle East while Malta continues to condemn the attacks of the 7th of October 2023 by the terrorist group Hamas, which has no role in the State of Palestine. Our country continues to call for the unconditional release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas while calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.”

The Prime Minister also has several other meetings on different and bilateral topics before addressing the United Nations General Assembly. The theme of the 80th session in the words of the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, is – Better Together: 80 Years and more for Peace, Development and Human Rights.

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