Foreign relations of Malta

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For several years after independence in 1964, Malta followed a policy of close co-operation with the United Kingdom and other NATO countries. This relationship changed with the election of the Malta Labour Party government in June 1971, led by Dom Mintoff. The NATO subheadquarters in Malta was closed at the request of the government, and the U.S. Sixth Fleet discontinued recreational visits to the country.

After substantially increased financial contributions from several NATO countries (including the United States), British forces remained in Malta until 1979. Following their departure, the Labour government charted a new course of neutrality and became an active member of the Non-Aligned Movement. Malta is an active participant in the United Nations, the Commonwealth, the Council of Europe, OSCE, and various other international organisations. In these forums, Malta has frequently expressed its concern for the peace and economic development of the Mediterranean region.

The Nationalist Party (Partit Nazzjonalista) government elected in May 1987 continued a policy of neutrality and non-alignment, but in a Western context. The government desires close relations with the United States and Europe, with an emphasis on increased trade and private direct investment, and withdrew from the Non-Aligned Movement. In 1992, U.S. Navy ships started paying liberty calls again and currently do so on a regular basis.

On May 1, 2004, Malta became a full member of the European Union, with which it had an associationship agreement since 1971. It was one of ten new members which joined on that date.

Embassies

Malta has Foreign embassies with:

Australia* [1]  Austria  Belgium [2]  China [3]  Denmark[4]  Egypt[5]  France [6]  Germany [7]  Greece  Holy See  India *  Ireland

Israel  Italy [8]  Libya  Morocco  Netherlands [9]  Palestinian territories  Portugal  Poland  Russia[10]  Sovereign Military Order of Malta  Spain [11]  Tunisia  United Kingdom * [12]  United States [13]

* High Commission

Europe

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Austria		Austria has an embassy in Ta' Xbiex. Malta has an embassy in Vienna and 4 honorary consulates (in Innsbruck, Linz, Salzburg and Vienna). Both countries are full members of the European Union. Austria Ministry of Foreign Affairs: List of bilateral treaties between both countries (in German only) Direction of the Austrian embassy in Valletta Directions of the Maltese representation in Austria
Belarus	1991	Belarus is represented in Malta through its embassy in Rome (Italy).[14] Malta is represented in Belarus through its embassy in Moscow (Russia).[15]
Belgium		Both countries established diplomatic relations soon after Malta’s independence. Belgium has an embassy in Valletta.[16] Malta has an embassy in Brussels and an honorary consulate in Antwerp.[17] Both countries are full members of the European Union.
Bulgaria		Bulgaria is represented in Malta through its embassy in Rome (Italy).[18] Malta has 2 honorary consulates in Bulgaria (in Sofia and Varna).[19]
Croatia	1992-06-30	The Croatian embassy in Rome (Italy) is also accredited as a non resident embassy to Malta. Malta has an honorary consulate in Zagreb. Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: list of bilateral treaties with Malta Malta Ministry of Foreign Affairs about relations with Croatia
Cyprus		See also Foreign relations of Cyprus The two countries share membership of the European Union and Commonwealth of Nations. Cyprus is represented to Malta through its accredited embassy in Rome (Italy). Malta is represented to Cyprus through its accredited embassy in Athens (Greece). The political relations are close due to similarities between the 2 countries (on historical, economical and regional). List of Treaties between the 2 countries by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus
Czech Republic		The Czech Republic is represented in Malta through its embassy in Rome, (Italy) and through an honorary consulate in Valletta.[20] Malta is represented in the Czech Republic through a non-resident ambassador based in the Foreign Ministry at Valletta.[21] Both countries are full members of the European Union.
Denmark		Denmark is represented in Malta through its embassy in Rome (Italy) and through an honorary general consulate in Valletta. Malta has an embassy in Copenhagen and 3 honorary consulates (in Aarhus, Copenhagen and Odense).[22] Both countries are full members of the European Union.
Estonia	1992-01-01	See also Foreign relations of Estonia Malta recognised Estonia on August 26, 1991. Estonia is represented in Malta through its embassy in Rome (Italy).[23] Malta is represented in Estonia through a non resident embassy based in Valletta (in the Foreign Affairs Ministry) and through an honorary consulate in Tallinn.[24] Both countries are full members of the European Union. Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about relations with Malta
France		The two countries share membership of the European Union. France has an embassy in Malta.[25] The president of France, Nicolas Sarkozy went to Malta on a private trip just after his election in May 2007. French Foreign Ministry about relations with Malta
Georgia	1993-01-02	See also Foreign relations of Georgia Georgia is represented in Malta through its embassy in Rome (Italy).[26] Malta is represented in Georgia through its embassy in Moscow (Russia). Both countries are full members of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and of Council of Europe. Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the relation with Malta
Germany		see Foreign relations of Germany
Greece		see Foreign relations of Greece
Holy See		see Foreign relations of the Holy See
Hungary		see Foreign relations of Hungary
Italy		see Italy–Malta relations Both countries established official diplomatic relations soon after Malta's independence. Italy has an embassy in Valletta.[27] Malta has an embassy in Rome and 18 honorary consulates (in Bari, Bologna, Brescia, Cagliari, Catania, Genoa, Livorno, Milan, Naples, Palermo, Perugia, Reggio Calabria, Savona, Syracuse, Turin, Trieste, and Venice).[28] Both countries are full members of the European Union and of the Union for the Mediterranean.
Kosovo		See also Foreign relations of Kosovo Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia in 17 February 2008 and Malta recognized it in 21 August 2008.[29][30]
Lithuania		See also Foreign relations of Lithuania Malta is represented in Lithuania through a non resident ambassador based in Valletta (in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and an honorary consulate in Vilnius.[31] Lithuania is represented in Malta through its embassy in Rome (Italy) and an honorary consulate in Valletta.[32] Both countries are full members of the European Union. Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign affairs: list of bilateral treaties with Malta (in Lithuanian only)
Moldova		Malta is represented in Modova through a non resident embassy based in Valletta (in the Foreign Affairs Ministry).[33] Moldova is represented in Malta through its embassy in Rome (Italy).[34] Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration about the relation with Malta
Netherlands	1964	The Netherlands have an embassy in Valletta.[35] Malta has an embassy in The Hague and 2 honorary consulates (in Amsterdam and Breda).[36] Both countries are full members of the European Union. Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs about relations with Malta (in Dutch)
Portugal		Malta has an embassy in Lisbon and 4 honorary consulates (in Algarve, Azores, Lisbon and Porto).[37] Portugal has an embassy and an honorary consulate in Valletta.[38] Both countries are full members of the European Union and of the Union for the Mediterranean.
Romania		Malta has an honorary consulate in Bucharest.[39] Romania has a non-resident embassy for Malta in Rome (Italy) and an honorary consulate in Valletta.[40] Both countries are full members of the European Union.
Russia		Malta has an embassy in Moscow and an honorary consulate in Saint Petersburg.[41] Russia has an embassy in Valletta.[42] Coordination Board of Russian Compatriots in Malta
Serbia	1964	Malta is represented in Serbia through a non-resident ambassador based in Valletta (in the Foreign Ministry).[43] Serbia is represented in Malta through its embassy in Rome (Italy) and through an honorary consulate in Valletta.[44]
Slovakia		see Malta–Slovakia relations Malta is represented in Slovakia through a non resident ambassador based in Valletta (in the Foreign Ministry).[45] Slovakia is represented in Malta through its embassy in Rome (Italy) and an honorary consulate in Valletta.[46][47] Both countries are full members of the European Union. The foreign relations between Malta and Slovakia are not very intensive. Foreign policy of Malta is concentrated rather on cooperation with Algeria, Tunis, Libya and Egypt. There is, however, 41 years lasting cooperation between those two countries.[48] In 2001 Slovak prime minister Mikuláš Dzurinda visited Malta at the invitation of Maltese premier Edward Fenech Adami, and negotiated the integration of both countries into European Union and economic cooperation between Malta and Slovakia.[49] In 2008 Slovakian agency SARIA signed a treaty of reciprocal assistance related to third world countries with Malta Enterprise.[48] Slovak prime minister Robert Fico visited Maltese capital Valletta in 2008.[50]
Slovenia		Malta has an honorary consulate in Ljubljana.[51] Slovenia is represented through its embassy in Rome, Italy and through an honorary consulate in Valetta.[52] Both countries are members of the European Union and the Union for the Mediterranean.
Spain	1977	Malta has an embassy in Madrid and 5 honorary consulates (in Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Santander, Seville and Valencia).[53] Spain has an embassy in Valletta.[54] Both countries are full members of the European Union and of the Union for the Mediterranean.
Sweden	1964	Malta is represented in Sweden through its embassy in Copenhagen (Denmark) and through 2 honorary consulates (in Malmo and Sundsvall).[55] Sweden is represented in Malta through a non resident ambassador (based in the Foreign Ministry in Stockholm) and through an honorary consulate in Valletta.[56] Both countries are full members of the European Union.
Switzerland		see Switzerland and the European Union
Ukraine		see Malta–Ukraine relations The Maltese embassy in Moscow (Russia) is also accredited as a non resident embassy to Ukraine. Ukraine is represented in Malta through its embassy in Rome (Italy).
United Kingdom	1964	see Malta – United Kingdom relations In the 1950s and 1960s, serious consideration was given in both countries to the idea of a political union between the United Kingdom and Malta. However, this plan for "Integration with Britain" foundered, and Malta gained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1964.

North Africa and the Middle East

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Egypt		Malta has an embassy in Cairo and 2 honorary consulates in Alexandria and Suez.[57] Egypt has an embassy in Valletta.[58]
Israel		Malta has an embassy in Tel-Aviv. Both countries are full members of the Union for the Mediterranean. See also Maltese Jews.
Libya		see Libya–Malta relations Both countries established diplomatic relations soon after Malta’s independence. Libya has an embassy in Balzan. Malta has an embassy in Tripoli.[59] Malta has enjoyed cordial relations with Libya ever since its Independence. In 1984, a Treaty of Friendship and Co-operation was signed with Gaddafi's regime by Dom Mintoff. This treaty included a security protocol in which Libyan forces agreed to train and arm their Maltese counterparts. Libya supplied Malta with refined crude oil starting in 1975. Libyan nationals did not require visas to enter Malta until 2004.
Morocco		Malta has only an honorary consulate in Marrakech (Daniel Hourès : Hon.Consul, with jurisdiction over the Kingdom of Morocco).
Saudi Arabia	1960’s	Malta has an embassy in Riyadh and an honorary consulate in Jeddah.[60] Saudi Arabia is represented through its embassy in Rome (Italy).[61]
Tunisia		Both countries established official diplomatic relations soon after Malta’s independence. Malta has an embassy in Tunis.[62] Tunisia has an embassy in Valletta. Both countries are full members of the Union for the Mediterranean. Tunisian Foreign Affairs Ministry about relations with Malta (in French only) Malta and Tunisia are discussing the commercial exploitation of the continental shelf between their countries, particularly for oil exploration]</ref>
Turkey		Malta is represented in Turkey through its Consulate General in Istanbul. Turkey is represented in Malta through its embassy in Valleta. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe, the World Trade Organization and the Union for the Mediterranean. Also Malta is an EU member and Turkey is a candidate. Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs about relations with Malta

Rest of world

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Australia	1967	see Australia–Malta relations Both countries have full embassy level diplomatic relations since 1967. Australia has a High Commission in Valletta. Malta has a High Commission in Canberra, 2 Consulates-General (in Melbourne and Sydney), and 4 honorary consulates (in Adelaide, Ascot Vale, Melbourne and Perth). Maltese president Eddie Fenech Adami embarked on a state visit to Australia in February 2009, where he met with Governor-General Quentin Bryce and Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. During an official dinner in honour of the Maltese President, Kevin Rudd declared "Australia would not be as complete without Malta".[63] In the same month, Maltese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Tonio Borg visited Australia for discussions with Australian foreign minister Stephen Smith, where the commercial relationship between the two countries were discussed, in particular the signing of a contract between a Perth-based shipbuilding company and the Maltese armed forces for the construction and delivery of four inshore patrol craft.[64]
Canada	1964	Canada is represented in Malta through its embassy in Rome (Italy).[65] Malta is represented in Canada through a non resident ambassador in its embassy in Washington (USA). Malta has a General-Consulate in Toronto and 2 honorary consulates (in Quebec and St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador).[66] A rather large Maltese immigrant community exist in Canada. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
India		see India–Malta relations Malta opened a High Commission in New Delhi in 2007. Malta also has an honorary consulate in Delhi and Mumbai. Malta is planning to open a Mission in Delhi.[67][68][69] India is represented in Malta through its embassy in Tripoli (Libya) and an honorary consulate in Valletta. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Pakistan		Malta is represented in Pakistan through its embassy in Beijing (China) and an honorary consulate in Karachi. Pakistan is represented in Malta through its embassy in Tripoli (Libya) and an honorary consulate in Marsa. In 2007, in a meeting in Malta between Pakistani Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri and Foreign Minister of Malta Michael Frendo, the two countries agreed to continue the ongoing cooperation between the two countries in the United Nations and other international forums as well and reviewed bilateral ties with a view to strengthening relations between Pakistan and Malta in all spheres, especially trade and investment.[70] Foreign Minister Kasuri emphasized the need for exchanging trade delegations to exploit true potential for enhancing economic cooperation between the two countries, which are the "gateways" to their respective regions. Dr. Michael Frendo agreed to send an expert delegation to Pakistan to seek opportunities for enhancing bilateral trade relations. Pakistan also sought Malta's support for Pakistan's initiative for equitable market access to the European Union through a Free Trade Agreement or similar mechanism.[71][72] Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations. In 2002 a Maltese citizen, who was born in Pakistan, was sentenced to seven years in prison in Malta. He was found guilty of kidnapping 11 Pakistani babies that were brought to Malta for adoption.[73] In 2009 it was reported that a Pakistan-based human trafficking ring has set up a successful business in Malta, where Pakistanis seeking illegal entry into mainland Europe are being furnished with new travel documents and transported on to Italy and Spain. It was reported that sources within the Pakistani Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) said that the illegal migration of Pakistanis to Europe was being carried out through Malta, from where the migrants are being transported by ship to Sicily and onward to countries such as Italy and Spain.[74]
People's Republic of China		see Foreign relations of the People's Republic of China
United States	1964	see Malta – United States relations Malta and the United States established full diplomatic relations upon Malta's independence in 1964; overall relations are currently active and cordial. The United States has been sympathetic to Malta's campaign to attract private investment, and some firms operating in Malta have U.S. ownership or investment. These include major hotels, manufacturing and repair facilities, and some offices servicing local and regional operations.

See also

• List of diplomatic missions in Malta
• List of diplomatic missions of Malta

References

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3. ^ Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Malta
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15. ^ Direction of the Maltese representation in Belarus
16. ^ Belgian embassy in Valletta
17. ^ Directions of the Maltese representation in Belgium
18. ^ Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
19. ^ Maltese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
20. ^ Czech honorary consulate in Valletta
21. ^ Directions of the Maltese representation in the Czech Republic
22. ^ Directions of the Maltese representation in Denmark
23. ^ Direction of the Estonian representation in Malta
24. ^ Direction of the Maltese representation in Estonia
25. ^ French embassy in Malta
26. ^ Direction of Georgian representation in Malta
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32. ^ Lithuania embassy in Rome (also accredited to Malta)
33. ^ Direction of the Maltese representation in Moldova
34. ^ Direction of the Moldovan representation in Malta
35. ^ Dutch embassy in Valletta
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52. ^ Maltese Ministry of Foreign Affairs: representation of Slovenia
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54. ^ Spanish embassy in Valletta (in Spanish only)
55. ^ Directions of the Maltese representation in Sweden
56. ^ Directions of the Swedish honorary consulate in Valletta
57. ^ Egyptian embassy in Valletta
58. ^ Maltese representations in Egypt
59. ^ Directions of the Maltese representation in Libya
60. ^ Direction of the Maltese representation in Saudi Arabia
61. ^ Direction of the Saudi embassy accredited to Malta
62. ^ Directions of the Maltese representation in Tunisia
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External links

• Malta Ministry of Foreign Affairs