PRESS RELEASE BY THE OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER: Speaker of the House of Representatives meets the Governor of Istanbul

Speaker of the House of Representatives Anġlu Farrugia held an official meeting with the Governor of Istanbul, H.E. Davut Gul, to deepen cooperation between Malta and Türkiye.

Speaker Farrugia highlighted the strong friendship between the two Mediterranean countries and welcomed the recent establishment of the Malta–Türkiye Parliamentary Friendship Group, describing it as an important step in enhancing inter-parliamentary dialogue.

The Speaker also recalled Türkiye's active participation during Malta's 2017 Presidency of the Council of Europe, noting the value of continued collaboration in areas such as education, sustainable tourism, maritime affairs, and cultural diplomacy.

Both sides underlined the rich cultural and historical links shared by Malta and Türkiye, reaffirming their commitment to promoting dialogue and stability in the Mediterranean.

The meeting was held in an atmosphere of warmth and mutual respect, with both parties expressing confidence that new opportunities for cooperation will emerge following this visit.

The Speaker was accompanied by his spouse, the Consul General of Istanbul Mr Walter Mallia and the staff from the Consulate.