PRESS RELEASE BY THE OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER Meeting between Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Ambassador of Armenia to Malta

Speaker of the House of Representatives Anġlu Farrugia received Mr. VladimirKarapetyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Malta. The meeting reaffirmed the growing friendship and cooperation between Malta and Armenia since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1993.

The Speaker welcomed Ambassador Karapetyan and expressed Malta’s strong commitment to deepening bilateral ties, particularly in the areas of political dialogue, education, and cultural exchange. The two dignitaries commended the successful first round of political consultations held in March 2024, which laid a foundation for enhanced collaboration and mutual understanding.

The Speaker also highlighted the importance of multilateral engagement, reiterating Malta’s dedication to peace, dialogue, and international law through its work within the OSCE, the Council of Europe, and the United Nations. In this context, he praised Armenia’s efforts toward regional stability and welcomed recent developments in the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process.

Ambassador Karapetyan acknowledged Malta’s active diplomatic role and expressed appreciation for Malta’s support in multilateral forums. He underlined Armenia’s interest in strengthening educational and cultural partnerships, including ongoing university collaborations and future initiatives under review.

Speaker Anġlu Farrugia concluded the meeting by reaffirming Malta’s openness to further dialogue and practical cooperation, and extended his best wishes for Ambassador Karapetyan’s tenure in fostering Malta-Armenia relations.