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60 years of bilateral relations between the two countries celebrated during Malta Day at the World Expo 2025, in Osaka<\/strong><\/p>\n

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Ian Borg, highlighted the prospects of new, forward-looking collaborations between Malta and Japan, as the two nations celebrated 60 years of diplomatic relations.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, the two countries marked this historic anniversary during the Malta Day, at Expo 2025, the world expo that Japan is hosting this year in the city of Osaka.<\/p>\n

Dr Borg highlighted several important bilateral developments, affirming that the strong partnership between the two countries is filled with promise of new economic, social and multilateral collaborations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe theme of the Malta Pavilion of the Expo, \u2018Catch the Wave, Catch the Opportunity\u2019 speaks of this spirit of connection and momentum. And just like the waves that travel between our shores, Malta and Japan move forward together – embracing innovation, resilience and peaceful development,\u201d Dr Borg stated.<\/p>\n

The Deputy Prime Minister underscored the 2024 establishment of the Embassy of Japan in Malta as a critical step that sealed a relationship that has grown in strength and ambition. \u201cIt sends a clear message – Malta and Japan are not just friends, but trusted partners, who share values and principles. Having both served as elected members on the UN Security Council in 2023 and 2024, this strong partnership also reflects our strong commitment to multilateralism and international law,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Free trade is the backbone of the two countries\u2019 bilateral relations, as evidenced in the successful export of Maltese bluefin tuna to the Japanese market, demonstrating the mutual trust between the two countries. In this regard, Malta sees potential for collaboration in many other areas, including green energy, innovation, digital technologies, and life sciences, Dr Borg explained.<\/p>\n

\u201cMalta\u2019s Vision 2050, which prioritises sustainable innovation and the Blue Economy, reinforces our commitment to fostering eco-conscious trade practices that align with Japan\u2019s vision for a sustainable future,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The Deputy Prime Minister referred to this week\u2019s announcement of the new working holiday visa agreement by the two countries, commending its potential for fostering new people-to-people connections. \u201cThis is another significant moment and a foundation on which we aim to build.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr Borg also welcomed Malta\u2019s Institute for Tourism Studies ongoing partnership with Japan\u2019s Kobe International University, as the two educational institutions work together to augment the quality of their tourism and hospitality education.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet us continue to build on our common values, and our mutual respect. Let us grow together \u2013 in commerce, in culture, and in connectivity. Malta is ready. Japan is welcome,\u201d the Maltese Deputy Prime Minister concluded.<\/p>\n

Thursday\u2019s Malta Day event was also addressed by the State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Hisayuki Fujii.<\/p>\n

The Maltese delegation also included Minister for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation, Clifton Grima, Malta\u2019s Ambassador to Japan, Andre Spiteri and other key officials from several national entities. The Malta Day event ended with a musical performance by Joseph Calleja, Mari Moriya, Destiny Chukunyere and Tomoko Nakayama.<\/p>\n

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