Last Updated on March 29, 2026 3:05 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ
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India and Malta held the 4th Round of Foreign Office Consultations in Valletta, Malta, on the 27th of this month. The FOCs were co-chaired by Secretary (West), External Affairs Ministry, Sibi George and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malta, Christopher Cutajar.
Both sides reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and expressed satisfaction at the steady progress in India-Malta ties. They welcomed the recent upswing in the bilateral engagements marked by high-level visits. The discussions focused on areas of cooperation such as trade and investments, tourism, technology and innovation, the maritime sector and cooperation in educational and cultural fields.
Both sides also discussed ways of deepening economic and commercial relations, particularly in the light of the recently concluded India-EU Free Trade Agreement. They agreed to take forward cooperation in sectors such as ICT, healthcare, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals and education.
During the visit, Secretary (West) called on the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malta, Dr Ian Borg. They discussed avenues to strengthen the ongoing cooperation between India and Malta while also broadening the scope of bilateral engagement. Secretary (West) also met Commander of the Armed Forces of Malta, Brigadier Clinton J O’ Neill and discussed ways to increase bilateral defence and security cooperation.