PRESS RELEASE BY THE OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER Farewell call by the Ambassador of Viet Nam to Malta, Duong Hai Hung, on the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Anġlu Farrugia

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Anġlu Farrugia, received a farewell courtesy call from the Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to Malta, Duong Hai Hung, who is concluding his tenure as Ambassador at the end of September 2025.

During the meeting, Speaker Farrugia expressed his appreciation for Ambassador Duong Hai Hung's dedicated service in further strengthening relations between Malta and Viet Nam throughout his mandate. He highlighted the longstanding cordial relations between the two countries since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1974, which last year marked their 50th anniversary.

Discussions touched upon the growing scope of Malta–Viet Nam cooperation, particularly in the fields of trade, tourism, culture, and education. Both sides underscored the importance of enhancing people-to-people exchanges and building stronger commercial ties, including through the appointment of an Honorary Consul of Viet Nam in Malta.

The Speaker noted Malta's commitment to working with Viet Nam not only on a bilateral level but also within regional and multilateral frameworks, including the European Union, ASEAN, and the United Nations. He welcomed the positive momentum in relations following high-level visits and expressed Malta's readiness to continue supporting stronger EU–Viet Nam cooperation in areas such as sustainable development, maritime security, and climate change.

Speaker Farrugia conveyed his best wishes to Ambassador Duong Hai Hung for his future endeavours, while reaffirming Malta's commitment to deepening the friendly and cooperative ties between Malta and Viet Nam.