In an address to a Malta Model United Nations Society (MaltMUN) event at San Anton Palace, President Myriam Spiteri Debono praised youths and emphasised the need for long-term and sustainable solutions.

When she was addressing the youths, the president referred to the theme of this year’s conference which focused on the resolution of challenges in order to reach global stability and praised their determination in favour of solutions for the common good.

She said, “With your participation in this conference you are showing that today’s youth do not lack encouragement and determination to react to international challenges and, in an active way, look for solutions.”

The President emphasized the need for long-term and sustainable solutions and also spoke about the importance of diplomacy which addresses global challenges through dialogue, negotiation and compromise. She said that Malta, both in the U.N Security Council as well as in the leadership of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe is spurring dialogue and initiatives to promote peace, security and global progress.

In light of this, the President reminded the youths that a small country like Malta is bringing about change on an international level and so praised initiatives like the MaltMUN which she said, “helps the youth to aspire for a diplomatic career and achieve wisdom and experience in leadership which can lead them to solve problems in a sustainable manner in the future.”

The President hosted a group of youth from the MaltMUN for an event of networking between Maltese and foreign delegates at San Anton Palace. The MaltMUN is an NGO led by the youth for the youth with the aim of cultivating excellence in the youth when it comes to debate, negotiation and public speaking.

The activity was done as part of an annual conference that sees the youths meeting for a discussion on matters of global importance, during which, they come up with ideas and long-term initiatives to address these problems and challenges.