Prime Minister Robert Abela addressed the ‘Meet in the Med’ conference, organised by Malta’s National Council for Youth, commending the attendees’ efforts to foster cooperation and advance youth development across the southern Mediterranean. He praised young people as “the engine that drives progress”, emphasizing their role in creating cleaner, safer communities that align with shared aspirations for a prosperous future.
Robert Abela noted the Government’s commitment to youth empowerment, highlighting initiatives like the Youth Advisory Forum, where young people contribute insights on critical issues such as climate change, education, and employment. He also acknowledged Glenn Micallef’s nomination for European Commissioner, a position that could directly influence EU youth policy.
In his closing remarks, the Prime Minister advocated for peace beyond borders, reinforcing the need for regional stability and inclusion, values that he says unite the Mediterranean youth. Parliamentary Secretary Keith Azzopardi Tanti echoed these sentiments, emphasizing Malta’s initiatives like Vote 16 and Youth Proofing, which give young people an active role in shaping policy. He encouraged other nations to adopt similar approaches for a youth-cantered, inclusive policy environment.
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