Italian Delegation holds talks in Malta

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Environment, Dr. George W. Vella, yesterday received Mr. Benedetto Amari, Director General for Political Affairs, at the Italian Foreign Ministry.

Mr. Amari is leading a ten-man delegation in discussions with the Malta Government on cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking, illegal migration and organised crime. Mr. Alfred Zarb, Director Bilateral Relations, who is heading the Malta delegation, was present for the meeting during which the Deputy Prime Minister was briefed on the discussions.

Earlier on Mr Amari had carried out consultations with Mr Zarb and Mr Saviour F. Borg, Director Multilateral Affairs, on Mediterranean and international issues.