VALLETTA, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- A senior official has hailed Malta's two-year tenure on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as it ends.
"Malta leaves the UNSC table with a profound sense of pride, having positively contributed to advancing the principles of the UN Charter and upholding the trust placed in us by the international community," Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg said in a statement issued on Sunday.
During its tenure, Malta played an active role in addressing global challenges, including protecting civilians in conflict zones, responding to humanitarian crises, and combating the effects of climate change, the statement added. Over the two years, the Security Council convened 560 formal meetings and adopted 91 resolutions. ■