PRESS RELEASE BY THE OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER The Speaker of the House of Representatives receives the Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Anġlu Farrugia, today received a courtesy visit from Nita Shala, the newly accredited Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo to the Republic of Malta, at the Parliament of Malta.

During the meeting, Speaker Farrugia warmly welcomed Ambassador Shala and congratulated her on the presentation of her credentials. He expressed Malta’s commitment to deepening the strong and friendly bilateral relations that exist between Malta and Kosovo. Both sides highlighted the recent progress in political dialogue and cooperation, particularly in the areas of education, culture, and youth engagement.

The discussion also covered Malta’s current Chairmanship of the Council of Europe, which marks an important milestone coinciding with the 60th anniversary of Malta’s membership and the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights. Speaker Anġlu Farrugia outlined Malta’s priorities during the Presidency, with a particular focus on the protection of children, the promotion of human dignity, youth empowerment, and the safeguarding of democracy and the rule of law.

Ambassador Shala thanked Malta for its continued support to Kosovo’s European path and for Malta’s principled stance in international fora, including the Council of Europe. She reiterated Kosovo’s intention to continue aligning with European values and advancing reforms in line with EU standards.

The meeting also included a substantive exchange on economic opportunities and cultural cooperation. Both parties recognised the potential for further collaboration in trade, education, ICT, and tourism. Speaker of the House Anġlu Farrugia noted the importance of enhancing connectivity and commercial links to support mutual growth and people-to-people exchange.

Regional developments were also discussed, with both dignitaries underscoring the importance of dialogue, stability, and cooperation in the Western Balkans and the broader European context.