Karmenu Vella

Former Commissioner for Environment Maritime Affairs & Fisheries @EU_Commission

[Karmenu Vella @KarmenuVella]

Today is my last day as Commissioner for @EU_ENV & @EU_MARE
It has been an honour.
During my time we have introduced & enforced measures to help our green & blue planet 🌍 & the delicate balance between #ocean & land.

My mandate highlights to download:
https://t.co/NUBVKiCtOd

[Ian Borg @DeputyPMIanBorg]

To create a better future, we must accelerate action, right here, right now.

In my statement at the #UNGA79 #SOTF Summit of the Future, I called for immediate global action to attain our Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050.

I also highlighted the importance of investing in young persons, providing them with ample opportunities and quality education to reach their full potential. They are the innovators, entrepreneurs, dreamers and creators who shape this world.

[Ian Borg @DeputyPMIanBorg]

Thanks to @Violapamherd and @ZelenskyyUa for your warm welcome to the Summit on Peace in Ukraine.

As the Chair-in-Office of the @OSCE, this Summit is an opportunity to reaffirm @OSCE24MT’s commitment to support meaningful dialogue towards resilience, peace and security in Ukraine.

#PathToPeace #UAPeaceSummit

[Ian Borg @DeputyPMIanBorg]

Long-term solutions are never found on the battlefield but through adhering to
our commitments and engaging in constructive dialogue conducted in good faith.

In my @OSCE24MT statement at the Summit for Peace in Ukraine, I affirmed that now, more than ever, we need to return to the @OSCE’s founding vision, where sovereignty and territorial integrity are respected, and where people can live in true and lasting peace.

#PathToPeace #UAPeaceSummit

[Ian Borg @DeputyPMIanBorg]

On the second day of the Summit on Peace in Ukraine, with 100 countries and international organisations, united in our resolve to end the humanitarian consequences of war, @OSCE24MT continues to highlight @OSCE’s experience and distinctive conflict management tools, and their adaptability for supporting a peaceful way forward in Ukraine.

#PathToPeace #UAPeaceSummit

[High Seas Alliance @HighSeasAllianc]

📢 Monaco has ratified the #HighSeasTreaty 🎉

Now 5 Treaty champions 🇵🇼 🇨🇱 🇧🇿 🇸🇨 🇲🇨 are taking the lead in the #RaceForRatification!

Their commitment to transforming the #BBNJ Agreement into action brings us 5 ratifications closer to entry into force by #UNOC25.

[Pew Environment @pewenvironment]

🌊🇲🇨✒️ Ocean news! Monaco joins 4 countries in ratifying the #HighSeas treaty.

Once ratified by 60 countries, they can begin to determine where to establish marine protected areas on the high seas. #BBNJ

[Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών @GreeceMFA]

#OurOceanGreece 🇬🇷 #OurOcean2024 🌊

All united to save the Ocean and secure a sustainable, resilient future for us & the next generations!

Day 2 of @OurOceanGreece is about to start, watch live 👉https://t.co/4iO1wbPcQr

[General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean @UN_FAO_GFCM]

Today in #Athens at @OurOceanGreece, @AliciaBSaid highlighted that the upcoming #GFCM Regional Aquaculture Conference in 🇬🇷 is an opportunity to reaffirm the commitment to develop #sustainableaquaculture & discuss future actions to enhance its contribution to #foodsecurity

[General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean @UN_FAO_GFCM]

.@KarmenuVella Special Advisor to the European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries 🇪🇺
"Halfway through the 10-year roadmap, we can say with confidence that #MedFish4Ever has changed the way we manage our fisheries in the #Mediterranean! Forever and for the better!"

[Karmenu Vella @KarmenuVella]

Halfway through the 10-year roadmap, we can say with confidence that #MedFish4Ever has changed the way we manage our #fisheries in the #Mediterranean! Forever and for the better!

@VSinkevicius

[FEAP @feapinfo]

It was a pleasure and honor to welcome Mr @KarmenuVella to our 55th #FEAP Annual General Assembly in #Malta🇲🇹. 🙏grazzi tal-ħidma tiegħek biex tippromwovi l-#akkwakultura #Fishfarming4Future #FoodfromOcean #EuropeanAquaculture

[Ian Borg @DeputyPMIanBorg]

Extensive discussions with HH @ABZayed on 🇲🇹🇦🇪 current tenures on #UNSC. Visit to UAE served to consolidate our almost 50 year long bilateral relations by the signing of MOUs in Maritime, Youth, Culture & Sports. Agreed about the strengthening of relations in the coming years.

[Josep Borrell Fontelles @JosepBorrellF]

I thank @MinisterIanBorg & congratulate Malta on their @UN Security Council presidency at this difficult time. Together, EU & its Member States will continue to defend principles & values of the UN charter + advance EU-UN partnership on global peace &security, human rights & SDGs

[Ian Borg @DeputyPMIanBorg]

Together with Trade Minister @mehmedmus 🇹🇷 we convened the Second Session of the Turkish-Maltese Joint Economic & Trade Commission, in Istanbul. We look forward to strengthen our bilateral collaboration & facilitate further trade and investments.

[Ian Borg @DeputyPMIanBorg]

A very good meeting with @SecretaryPete @USDOT 🇺🇸 whose father is Maltese 🇲🇹. We spoke about the #Malta aviation & ship registry & further collaboration when it comes to connectivity between our 2 countries.

[Karmenu Vella @KarmenuVella]

This 28 of November is the first Mediterranean Day in history! We join @ufmsecretariat to promote dialogue across our region! https://t.co/AMzihWWUvW

[Ian Borg @DeputyPMIanBorg]

More attention to be given also to Land #Transport considering the implementation of free public transport for all, and national discussion on #MetroMalta. @TransportMalta employees not to be negatively affected, but looking forward for even better opportunities for all. 2/2

[Ian Borg @DeputyPMIanBorg]

I announced the appointment of a committee led by former Chief Justice Joseph Azzopardi, to set up authorities for #Maritime and #Aviation sectors respectively in @MaltaGov. 1/2

[Miriam Dalli @Miriamdalli]

"We have depleted all our resources on land. If the ocean were a nation, it would the 7th largest #economy in the #world, with potential to grow further. The #blue economy is a potential future which we need to learn about more." - @KarmenuVella

@EU_Commission @ECRepMalta