Her Excellency Myriam Spiteri Debono received a courtesy call from His Excellency Abdullah M Al-Zabidy, Ambassador of the League of Arab States, following his recent appointment as Executive Director of the European Commission – League of Arab States Liaison Office (ECLASLO).
The meeting presented an opportunity for an exchange of views on the role of the Liaison Office in the current geopolitical context, and the contribution that it can offer in facilitating and enhancing dialogue between the European Union and the League of Arab States.
The two sides also spoke about the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East. Mr Al-Zabidy thanked Malta for its principled contribution as an elected member of the Security Council in 2023-24 and commended its efforts in penning and ensuring the successful adoption of Resolution 2712.
Her Excellency the President stated that Malta is always willing to contribute towards international peace and security. In this connection, she highlighted Malta’s traditional role as an advocate for dialogue between the EU and the Arab World. She also reaffirmed Malta’s steadfast commitment to a just and comprehensive resolution to the Palestinian question, which can only be achieved by means of a two-State solution, with Israel and Palestine living side-by-side in peace and security.