Malta and Luxembourg agree to strengthen cooperation in education
- Minister Byron Camilleri participates in the Informal Meeting of EU Education Ministers in Dublin
Malta and Luxembourg have strengthened their bilateral relations in the field of education through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at enhancing cooperation, facilitating the exchange of expertise and promoting new opportunities for collaboration between educational institutions in both countries.
The agreement was signed by Minister for Education and Sport Byron Camilleri and Luxembourg’s Minister of Education, Children and Youth Claude Meisch on the margins of the Informal Meeting of EU Education Ministers, which is being held in Dublin, Ireland.
The Memorandum establishes a framework for closer cooperation across several areas of education, including early childhood education, primary and secondary education, the professional development of educators, the use of emerging technologies in education, and joint research initiatives. Particular emphasis is also placed on promoting inclusive and accessible education, addressing the needs of learners from diverse backgrounds, and exchanging experiences and best practices to strengthen educational outcomes.
Minister Byron Camilleri welcomed the agreement as an important step towards further strengthening the long standing relations between Malta and Luxembourg, founded on shared European values and a common commitment to educational development.
“Education is one of the most important investments we can make in our country’s future. Through this agreement, Malta and Luxembourg are taking another step towards strengthening our education systems by sharing knowledge, experiences and innovative practices. Our objective is to ensure that international cooperation translates into tangible opportunities and better educational experiences for our learners and educators,” Minister Camilleri stated.
The Minister emphasized that cooperation between countries provides valuable opportunities to learn from different educational approaches, address common challenges and introduce practices that respond to the evolving needs of learners and society. He thanked Minister Claude Meisch for Luxembourg’s constructive engagement and expressed his commitment to ensuring that the Memorandum leads to meaningful and practical collaboration between the two countries.
The signing took place during Minister Camilleri’s first participation in an EU Education Ministers’ meeting since assuming responsibility for the education and sport portfolio. The Informal Meeting brought together Education Ministers from across the European Union to discuss common challenges and priorities, with particular attention to strengthening basic skills and increasing participation in lifelong learning.
During the discussions, Minister Camilleri outlined Malta’s commitment to improving educational outcomes through early intervention, targeted support for learners, and continued investment in the professional development of educators. Referring to Malta’s National Education Strategy 2024–2030, the Minister emphasized the importance of strengthening literacy, numeracy and digital competences, while ensuring that every learner is provided with the necessary support to succeed.
The Minister also highlighted Malta’s ongoing efforts to make lifelong learning more accessible through flexible educational pathways, upskilling and reskilling opportunities, and stronger collaboration between educational institutions and industry. He reiterated that education must remain inclusive and responsive to changing social and economic realities, providing individuals with opportunities to continue developing their skills throughout their lives.
On the margins of the meeting, Minister Camilleri also had a short meeting with the European Commission’s Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness, Roxana Mînzatu.
Throughout his participation, Minister Camilleri also had the opportunity to engage with his fellow Education Ministers from various EU Member States, establishing new working relationships and exchanging perspectives on shared educational priorities and opportunities for further collaboration.
