Speaker Meets Arab And Islamic Ambassadors To Discuss Middle East Developments

The Speaker of the House of Representatives has met with ambassadors of Arab and Islamic countries accredited to Malta to discuss developments in the Middle East and opportunities to strengthen diplomatic and parliamentary cooperation.

The meeting included representatives from Palestine, Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, the Arab League and Türkiye.

During the discussions, the ambassadors expressed concern about the situations in Palestine, Yemen, Iran and the Gulf region, highlighting the need for a more effective international response and concrete action to achieve peaceful and just solutions.

They also stressed the importance of moving beyond statements and taking meaningful steps to address the challenges affecting the region.

The Speaker highlighted the role of parliamentary diplomacy in building stronger relationships between countries, particularly across the Mediterranean, which he described as a space that should connect peoples rather than divide them.

He also emphasised the importance of multilateralism and Malta’s active participation in international forums to strengthen credibility, trust and cooperation between nations.

The meeting explored ways to improve cooperation between the Maltese Parliament and the parliaments of Arab and Islamic countries, including through the Committee for Foreign and European Affairs, exchanges of views and parliamentary friendship groups.

The Speaker also highlighted Parliament’s potential to contribute through dialogue, debate and solidarity initiatives.

The meeting concluded with an emphasis on maintaining open communication and regular contact between Malta and Arab and Islamic countries, with the aim of strengthening bilateral relations and promoting peace, stability and mutual understanding across the Mediterranean and beyond.

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Source: Department of Information