Maltese delegation leaves for Milan to discuss petroleum exploration activities

A delegation from the Office of the Prime Minister, headed by Minister Joe Mizzi, is proceeding to Milan to discuss petroleum exploration activities with senior officials of the state owned company AGIP Spa.

On the 25th August 1997 an agreement was signed between the Government and AGIP, for the exploration of an area approxamately 9,000kms² in the northern parts offshore Malta. The area is believed to be geological continuation of South-East Sicily, where a series of petroleum discoveries have been made.

The delegation is expected to return to Malta on Friday, 27th February 1998.