During an official visit by
the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Commonwealth, and Development of
the United Kingdom, James Cleverly, in our country, together with the Minister
for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade, Ian Borg, an agreement of bilateral
cooperation between the two countries was signed.
During a bilateral meeting
and a press conference at the Museum of Archaeology in Valletta, Minister Ian
Borg reiterated how this agreement is the result of work carried out over the
last months and years by many diplomats so that both peoples can enjoy stronger
bilateral relations in a number of strategic sectors.
Minister Borg explained how
this agreement is testimony to the strong relations that already exist between
the two countries and that will continue to be strengthened. "This
historic agreement focuses on foreign policy, security, defense, public
administration, rule of law, trade, investment, research and innovation,
energy, climate change, sustainability, education, health, and culture. I look
forward to the implementation of this agreement and the benefits it will
bring" said the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Minister Borg explained
how, during the meeting, the subject of the United Nations Security Council was
also discussed as both countries are currently serving on this important
council. It was outlined how cooperation, even on a multilateral level, will
continue to increase the commitment of both countries to contribute towards
international peace and security. During these talks, the Commonwealth, and the
way forward for this important forum were also discussed.
From his end, the Secretary
of State for Foreign Affairs, James Cleverly, claimed that the United Kingdom
aims to continue to strengthen the relationship with Malta, and his visit to
our country is a significant example of this. He said that today's agreement is
just the beginning of more work between the two countries. Cleverly continued
by saying that he looks forward to even working with Malta on issues such as
peace and security, even due to the fact that our country has always been an
agent of peace.
