PRESS RELEASE BY THE OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER Meeting between the the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of Malta

Speaker of the House of Representatives Anġlu Farrugia held a meeting with Abdulla Ali Ateeq Obaid, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of Malta, at the Parliament of Malta.

Discussions focused on the strengthening of bilateral relations between Malta and the United Arab Emirates, with particular emphasis on potential areas of cooperation in trade and investment. Both sides underscored the importance of enhancing economic ties, fostering opportunities for business partnerships, and encouraging mutual exchange in various sectors of shared interest.

The meeting also addressed EU-UAE relations, highlighting the strategic significance of cooperation between the European Union and the United Arab Emirates. The Speaker and the Ambassador exchanged views on how Malta can serve as a bridge for fostering stronger dialogue and collaboration within this framework.

Speaker Farrugia expressed appreciation for the Ambassador’s commitment to deepening bilateral engagement and reaffirmed Malta’s readiness to support initiatives that promote stability, prosperity, and mutual understanding. Ambassador Obaid, in turn, conveyed his government’s interest in furthering partnerships that benefit both nations while contributing to regional and international cooperation.

The meeting reaffirmed the longstanding friendship between Malta and the United Arab Emirates and set the stage for continued dialogue and collaboration in the months ahead.