Malta’s Prime Minister Robert Abela, accompanied by his wife Dr. Lydia Abela and their daughter Giorgia Mae, met with United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. The high-profile encounter took place as part of the annual UN summit, where world leaders gather to discuss pressing global issues.
In another post, Prime Minister Abela shared a moment with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, further emphasizing Malta’s engagement on the international stage.
During his address at the assembly, Abela focused on the critical issue of rising sea levels, a topic of growing concern for many nations, especially small island states like Malta. He called for collective global action to combat environmental challenges, underscoring Malta’s commitment to international obligations under the Paris Agreement.
“It is also in our country’s interest that this happens, and Malta is doing its part through its international obligations under the Paris Agreement on environmental protection.”