FOREIGN MINISTER, JOE BORG, MEETS BRITISH FOREIGN SECRETARY, ROBIN COOK

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Joe Borg, on an official visit to the UK, this morning met with the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, the Rt. Hon Robin Cook at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London. During the meeting the main points of discussion were Malta's progress towards EU accession, and the bilateral relations between the two countries. The British Foreign Secretary reiterated Britain's strong support for enlargement of the European Union in general and for Malta's accession in particular. The two Ministers also discussed the possibility of further technical assistance from the UK Government during the pre-accession phase.

While in London, Minister Joe Borg also met with the Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Mr Keith Vaz..

Minister Joe Borg also met with representatives of the Maltese Community at a meeting organized by the High Commission. During the meeting, Minister Borg expressed his appreciation for the work of the Maltese representatives among the Maltese communities.

Minister Borg leaves London this evening when he will be joining the Prime Minister who is on an official visit in Berlin.