Permanent Mission of Malta to the United Nations New York

Behind every moment at the United Nations, there is a dedicated team of staff working tirelessly behind the scenes 🌐

As we prepare for , we want to take a moment to thank the Department for General Assembly and Conference Management (DGACM) for its continuous work supporting the General Assembly and the wider UN system.

From managing the complex logistics of the secret-ballot election for the General Assembly President 🗳️ and conducting the annual seating lottery, to coordinating meetings, conference services, multilingual documentation and interpretation, and other procedural support, the DGACM helps ensure that the work of the United Nations runs smoothly, efficiently, and fairly for all UN Member States 🤝🌍


UN DGACM

Chris Fearne
Christopher Cutajar
Natasha Meli
Affarijiet Barranin

🌍 On World Environment Day, Malta’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Natasha Meli, attended a commemoration organised by UNEP and delivered an address highlighting the urgent need for accelerated global climate action.

🇲🇹 Malta underscored the unique challenges faced by Small Island States, including limited land availability, high population density, and dependence on imports, while reaffirming its commitment to ambitious climate action through innovative solutions.

🤝 Malta also reiterated the importance of enhanced international cooperation, including access to climate finance, capacity building, and support for developing countries to meet their climate commitments.



UN Environment Programme
Chris Fearne
Christopher Cutajar
Natasha Meli
Affarijiet Barranin

🇲🇹 The Permanent Mission of Malta to the United Nations extends its warm congratulations to Hon. Chris Fearne on his appointment as Minister for Foreign and European Affairs of Malta.

The Permanent Mission wishes Minister Fearne every success as he assumes his new responsibilities and looks forward to working closely with him to further strengthen Malta’s engagement at the United Nations and advance its international priorities.

The Permanent Mission also expresses its sincere gratitude to Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg for his distinguished service and remarkable contribution to Malta’s Foreign policy and multilateral engagement during his tenure.

Christopher Cutajar
Natasha Meli
Affarijiet Barranin

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🇺🇳 Today, the Permanent Representative of Malta to the United Nations, Natasha Meli, participated as a speaker at Session 9 of the 2026 UNECOSOC 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, contributing to discussions on improving governance, oversight and coordination across the UN development system.

💬 In her intervention, Ambassador Meli emphasised the importance of:
📊 Measuring impact and delivering tangible results
🔄 Reducing fragmentation and improving efficiency
🤝 Strengthening system-wide coherence, coordination and accountability
🌍 Development efforts that are responsive, inclusive and tailored to the needs of small States.

As Co-Facilitator of the General Assembly Review of ECOSOC and the HLPF, Ambassador Meli also underlined the importance of strengthening ECOSOC's role and ensuring a more effective, coherent and accountable UN development system that better links global commitments with implementation on the ground.




Christopher Cutajar
Affarijiet Barranin

🇲🇹 Malta warmly congratulates the 5 new elected Member States to the United Nations Security Council - Portugal 🇵🇹 Austria 🇦🇹 Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬 Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹

🇺🇳 The elected ten members play an indispensable role in the work of the Security Council, bringing diverse perspectives, fostering dialogue, and helping to build consensus in support of the Council’s primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.

🕊️ Malta looks forward to working closely with the incoming members and all Council colleagues to advance effective multilateralism, strengthen cooperation, and promote timely and decisive action in addressing today’s complex peace and security challenges.

Christopher Cutajar
Natasha Meli
Affarijiet Barranin

🏳️‍🌈 Malta’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Natasha Meli, attended the annual LGBTI Core Group Ambassadors’ Dinner, where the Work Plan for the upcoming year was adopted.

The Group formally welcomed Mexico as its new Co-Chair, and Malta extends its heartfelt congratulations. We look forward to working closely with Mexico and Norway in their capacity as Co-Chairs of the Group.

The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on the ongoing challenges and obstacles facing the global fight for equality, as well as the essential role of Member States in advancing and protecting human rights for all.

🌈 Malta continues to champion equality, dignity, and the full enjoyment of human rights without discrimination and remains committed to supporting the work of the LGBTI Core Group to advance inclusion, protection, and respect for all individuals, everywhere.

Ian Borg
Christopher Cutajar
Affarijiet Barranin

🇲🇹 The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Malta extends its heartfelt congratulations to our recently appointed Deputy Permanent Representative, Deborah Maria Borg, on her election as Vice-Chair of the Fourth Committee for the upcoming 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

👏 This appointment reflects the confidence of Member States, and we are proud to see her take on this important role within the Fourth Committee.

🇺🇳 We look forward to her continued contribution in advancing the Committee’s work and wish her every success in the discharge of her responsibilities.

Ian Borg
Christopher Cutajar
Natasha Meli
Affarijiet Barranin

🇲🇹 Malta is proud to have participated in the election process for the 81st President of the United Nations General Assembly and extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Khalilur Rahma of Bangladesh 🇧🇩 on this important appointment.

🤝 Malta stands ready to work closely with you and all partners during the 81st session to advance multilateral cooperation, strengthen the effectiveness of the General Assembly, and promote peace, sustainable development, and respect for international law.

🇺🇳 We look forward to a productive session guided by dialogue, inclusivity, and our shared commitment to the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter.

🇨🇾 We thank Cyprus Mission to the United Nations for fielding an excellent candidate, Ambassador Andreas Kakouris, and for running an excellent campaign.

Ian Borg
Christopher Cutajar
Natasha Meli
Affarijiet Barranin