"Malta
wants to further improve its bilateral relationship with Brazil. That's why we
chose to open our first embassy in Latin America, in this country." This
was the message of Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade Ian Borg
during several official meetings he had with various Ministers of Brazil.
Minister
Borg had the opportunity to meet with the Minister of Economy Paulo Guedes, the
Minister of Tourism Carlos Brito and the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs
Paulino Franco De Carvalho Neto.
During his
official visit to Brazil, Minister Ian Borg explained that this strategic
decision is a very important one and that it should continue to build on the
cooperation that exists in many areas, including trade.
During the
meeting with the Minister of Economy, Minister Borg said how Malta is open to
host international companies that want to roam in their business even in view
of the geographical situation that our country has as a bridge between Europe
and Africa. The discussion also looked at the possibility of signing a number
of agreements in the near future that will benefit both peoples.
From his
end, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil said that it is a
privilege and an honour that Malta has chosen Brazil as the first country to have
its representation in Latin America. He went on to say that Malta is looking
forward to becoming an important strategic partner in the Mediterranean.
Foreign
Minister Ian Borg said that if our country is entrusted to serve on the United
Nations Security Council next week, it will be an honour for our country to be
able to serve this important forum with Brazil during 2023 and thus will also
be able to cooperate on important issues when it comes to international peace
and security.
During the
discussion with the Minister of Tourism, it was agreed that in the coming days
an important agreement will be signed through which the existing cooperation in
the fields of tourism will be further strengthened, particularly in view of the
fact that many Brazilian students choose our country to study the English
language.
During his visit to
Brazil, Minister Ian Borg is being accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of
the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade, Mr Christopher
Cutajar.