According to Minister Borg, Maltese engagement in this Organization and on the world stage will be governed by a spirit of principled engagement, bridge-building, and dedication to collaborative diplomacy. In his speech, Minister Borg further emphasized the need to protect the rules-based international system and pledged to protect and promote the principles and commitments of the OSCE in all 3 dimensions. He also presented priorities of the Chairpersonship in the respective areas:

In the first dimension: The Chairpersonship will build on Malta’s diplomacy as an elected member of the UN Security Council on the Women, Peace, and Security agenda. It will also renew the OSCE’s efforts to strengthen resilience against cyber threats, address transnational threats, and promote compliance with conventional arms control commitments.

In the second dimension: The Chairpersonship will inter alia pay particular attention to bridging digital divides and promoting wider access to digital technologies and skills. It has also pledged to pursue closer cooperation on climate resilience, adaptation, and mitigation, as well as on combating corruption and enhancing food security.

In the third dimension: At a time when media freedom is more under threat than ever before, initiatives on media literacy and the safety of journalists, particularly female journalists, both online and offline, will be put forward. The Chairpersonship will also actively engage in efforts to combat violence against women and trafficking in human beings.

See the full statement here: www.osce.org/chairpersonship/561920