Malta and Grenada have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at expanding diplomatic cooperation, as Foreign and European Affairs Minister Chris Fearne participates in Commonwealth meetings in Antigua and Barbuda.
The agreement was signed during a bilateral meeting between Fearne and Grenada's Minister for Tourism, the Creative Economy and Culture, Senator Adrian Thomas.
According to information released by Malta's Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs, the agreement is intended to provide a framework for closer collaboration between the two countries' foreign affairs ministries.
Agreement to Support Diplomatic Training and Exchanges
The memorandum covers several areas of cooperation, including the exchange of technical expertise, diplomatic and consular training, professional development, foreign policy planning and multilateral diplomacy.
It also provides opportunities for joint training initiatives, study visits and exchanges between institutions in Malta and Grenada.
The scope of future activities will depend on the priorities and resources available to both countries.
Fearne Holds Talks with Commonwealth Secretary-General
During his visit to Antigua and Barbuda, Fearne also held preparatory discussions with the Commonwealth Secretary-General in his capacity as Chair of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG).
The meeting addressed the organisation's current priorities and proposals intended to make its operations more efficient and representative.
The two sides also discussed the work carried out by CMAG over the previous two years. Fearne is expected to present a report on the group's activities to Commonwealth foreign ministers and heads of government.
Malta Seeks Stronger International Partnerships
Fearne highlighted the importance of Malta's participation in the Commonwealth, an organisation bringing together 56 member countries.
He said the Commonwealth provides an opportunity to strengthen multilateral cooperation while developing diplomatic relationships with countries across different regions of the world.
The discussions and the agreement with Grenada form part of Malta's efforts to expand bilateral contacts beyond Europe and develop practical partnerships through international institutions.
