Bilateral co-operation between Germany and Malta

In pursuance of the friendly relations and bilateral co-operation existing between Germany and Malta, two Customs officials are presently in Germany undergoing a six week course leading to an instructor's certificate in narcotic sniffer dog handling/training.

This is the third part of a continuing programme of technical co-operation between the two countries aimed at assisting Customs in the international fight against illicit drug trafficking and was one of the items discussed between Dr. George Vella, Maltese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Environment and Dr Klaus Kinkel, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, during their recent meeting in Bonn.

The final phase of this programme shall be held during the last quarter of this year.