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. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs, at Palazzo Parisio, oversees the direction of Maltese foreign policy.
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Embassies
Malta has foreign embassies with:
Europe
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Armenia | 1993-05-27 | See Armenia–Malta relations |
Austria |
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Belarus | 1991 | |
Belgium | ||
Bulgaria | ||
Croatia | 1992-06-30 |
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Cyprus | See also Foreign relations of Cyprus
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Czech Republic |
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Denmark |
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Estonia | 1992-01-01 | See also Foreign relations of Estonia
Georgians in MaltaThere is a community of 129 Georgians in Malta, the second Caucasus people-like community in Malta, after Armenians and Azerbaijanis. |
France |
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Georgia | 1993-01-02 | See also Foreign relations of Georgia
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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
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Kosovo | See also Foreign relations of Kosovo
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Lithuania | See also Foreign relations of Lithuania
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Moldova | ||
Netherlands | 1964 |
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Portugal |
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Romania |
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Russia |
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Serbia | 1964 | see Malta–Serbia relations |
Slovakia | see Malta–Slovakia relations
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Slovenia |
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Spain | 1977 |
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Sweden | 1964 |
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Switzerland | see Switzerland and the European Union | |
Ukraine | see Malta–Ukraine relations | |
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
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Israel |
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Libya | see Libya–Malta relations
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. |
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Morocco |
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Saudi Arabia | 1960s | |
Tunisia |
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Turkey |
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Rest of world
Country | Formal Relations Began | Notes |
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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".[67] 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.[68] |
Canada | 1964 |
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China | see Foreign relations of China | |
India | see India–Malta relations
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North Korea | 1971 | See Foreign relations of North Korea
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Pakistan |
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South Korea | 2 April 1965[80] | See Malta – South Korea relations
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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. |
Malta and the Commonwealth of Nations
Malta has been a member state of the Commonwealth of Nations since 1964,when it became an independent Dominion under the name 'State of Malta'.
Malta became a Commonwealth republic on 13 December 1974, when the last Governor-General of Malta, Sir Anthony Mamo became the first President of Malta.
See also
- List of diplomatic missions in Malta
- List of diplomatic missions of Malta
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Malta)
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