New Delhi, March 28: The fourth round of foreign office consultations between India and Malta was held in Valletta, aimed at enhancing the growing bilateral relations. Senior officials from both countries highlighted their shared perspectives on regional and global issues during this significant meeting.
The discussions covered a wide range of topics, including trade, investment, technology, health, and education, focusing on strengthening cooperation in these areas.
The consultations were co-chaired by Siby George, Secretary (West) of the Ministry of External Affairs, and Christopher Cutajar, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malta.
A comprehensive review of the entire spectrum of bilateral relations was conducted, emphasizing collaboration in trade and investment, ICT, healthcare, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, education, maritime sectors, and people-to-people exchanges.
Both sides also explored opportunities to enhance economic engagement in light of the completion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement.
Additionally, there was an exchange of views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, with both parties reaffirming their commitment to continued cooperation on multilateral platforms.
Meanwhile, Dr. Neena Malhotra, Secretary (South) of the Ministry of External Affairs, met with Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti during her visit for the sixth foreign office consultations in Tunisia.
Dr. Malhotra co-chaired the sixth India-Tunisia foreign office consultations with Secretary of State Mohamed Ben Ayed. The Foreign Minister called for increased collaboration in academic partnerships, science and technology, and new and renewable energy. The discussions reaffirmed a shared commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation.
During this time, both sides reviewed the full scope of bilateral relations, which includes political engagement, high-level visits, trade and economic cooperation, capacity building, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people cooperation.
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