Despite the long distance between China and Malta, the two countries both enjoy long histories and splendid cultures, and the friendly exchanges between them can be traced back to ancient times.

Since the establishment of diplomatic relationship in 1972, China and Malta have maintained friendly cooperative relations and political mutual trust. Moreover, economic cooperation and cultural exchanges have been increasingly deepened. The Chinese-aided construction of infrastructures has enabled great progress, and the economic agreements and memorandums reached between China and Malta have witnessed continuous development based on this bilateral economic relationship.

Malta joined the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) as a founding member in 2015, making it one of the first European countries to join AIIB. In recent years, China and Malta have carried out cultural exchanges which have played an important role in strengthening the mutual understanding of the two peoples and consolidating the bilateral relationship. In addition, the Government of Malta has given the Chinese side support and assistance within its capacity for a long time, for instance, with the evacuation of Chinese citizens from Libya.

2017 is the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Malta, which provides us with an opportunity to implement the consensus reached by national leaders and carry forward the traditional friendship between our two countries.

Let us work together to create a sound environment for developing pragmatic cooperation on science and technology, fishery, tourism and other fields, and foster new highlights on cooperation to further promote development of this bilateral relationship.

Venue: Is-Sentinella, Ċentru Kulturali Ċittadella, Gozo

Entrance is free of charge.

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