Prime Minister Robert Abela Holds Key Meetings In Strasbourg During Malta’s Presidency of the Council of Europe

Prime Minister Robert Abela met with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, and the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Theodoros Roussopoulos, in Strasbourg.

During both meetings, the Prime Minister discussed Malta’s priorities within the Council of Europe, touching on critical issues such as the war in Ukraine and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Promotion Ian Borg, Head of the Maltese Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and Government Whip Naomi Cachia, and Malta’s Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe, Francesca Camilleri Vettiger, Dr Abela emphasised Malta’s continued commitment to dialogue and multilateralism.

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In a symbolic gesture of support, the Prime Minister made a donation on behalf of the Maltese Government to back a Council of Europe initiative under the Democratic Pact for Europe. This project aims to strengthen democratic resilience, combat violence against women, and amplify the voices of children and young people, among other objectives.

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