PRESS RELEASE BY THE OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER: Speaker of the House of Representatives meets Danish Parliamentary Delegation to discuss Bilateral Relations and Key International Issues

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Anġlu Farrugia, today welcomed a high-level parliamentary delegation from Denmark at the Parliament building in Valletta. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Malta and Denmark and addressed key issues related to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and NATO.

Speaker Farrugia opened the meeting by emphasizing the long-standing friendship between Malta and Denmark, noting the shared values of democracy, peace, and human rights that unite the two nations. He also highlighted Malta’s continued commitment to enhancing cooperation with Denmark on a range of bilateral matters, particularly in the fields of trade, culture, and environmental sustainability.

The Danish parliamentary delegation expressed appreciation for Malta’s strategic position within the European Union and its role as a key partner in addressing global challenges. Both sides agreed on the importance of continuing to build on the strong ties between their countries, particularly in the context of European Union cooperation and global security.

Both sides also discussed issues relating to the OSCE and NATO. The Speaker reaffirmed Malta’s active participation in OSCE activities, noting the organisation’s critical role in promoting security and stability across Europe. He also referred to Malta’s commitment to dialogue and liaison with NATO, whilst keeping in mind the country’s neutral status, emphasizing that NATO’s role in peacekeeping and crisis management remains vital to European and global security.

The Danish delegation shared their perspectives on the evolving security situation in Europe, with particular focus on the importance of maintaining unity within the NATO alliance in the face of emerging geopolitical challenges. Both sides agreed on the importance of strengthening international partnerships and fostering diplomatic dialogue to address current and future threats to regional and global peace.

Speaker Anġlu Farrugia concluded the meeting by reiterating Malta’s desire to continue working closely with Denmark and its allies, ensuring that both nations contribute positively to international peace and security while further deepening their bilateral cooperation.

Following the meeting, both delegations expressed their satisfaction with the discussions and their optimism for further collaboration on key political and security issues.

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