Prime Minister Joseph Muscat discussed migration issues with the United Nations secretary general Antonio Guterres, a Department of Information statement said. The meeting was held in New York.

Muscat said the issue was a main priority for Malta, with Libya being so close. He said Malta is ready to offer all its assistance for solutions to be found.

Guterres said the UN is working hard to address the conflict in Libya. The two sides agrred that Libyans cannot be left out of a lasting solution. 

PM Muscat also met former US president Barack Obama.