Joseph Muscat is in New York to attend the 70th session of the United Nations general assembly.

More than 190 heads of state or government are expected to discuss issues of global importance, including migration. The migration debate is expected to focus on the immediate action needed for an active UN role to address the conflicts which are the root of the humanitarian tragedy.

Other topics include climate change, peace and the fight against poverty.

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