Tag: Chris Fearne
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Malta and other small European states seek to strengthen their international voice
Chris Fearne, Malta’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and European Affairs, took part last Friday in a meeting bringing together representatives from several small European states. The meeting took place in New York on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly and aimed to strengthen cooperation and coordinate positions on major international challenges. Fearne…
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Foreign Affairs Minister holds more bilateral meetings in New York
Foreign Affairs Minister Chris Fearne held more bilateral meetings in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The Minister announced that he held meetings with his Jordanian counterpart, Ayman Safadi (featured above), and his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita. The Minister also signed an MOU with Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow on “the…
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Prime Minister speaks at event for Ukraine: Foreign Minister meets Emirati counterpart
On the margins of the United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Robert Abela spoked at an event for Ukraine called Sixth Summit of the International Crimea Platform where he reiterated Malta’s foreign policy of recognising Crimea as Ukrainian territory. During the conference, the Prime Minister also spoke briefly with the President of Montengro Jakov Milatović.…
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UNGA kicks off with speeches by Trump, Erdogan and Macron: Deputy Prime Minister makes appearance
The United Nations General Assembly kicked off earlier today in New York, with US President Donald Trump being one of the first speakers. President Trump’s speech was, however, largely predictable as used it as an opportunity to elicit his alleged political achievements, including lower poverty, lower infant mortality, lower crime, a stronger military and a…
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Malta establishes relations with Zimbabwe: Prime Minister visits Maltese community in Astoria
Foreign Affairs Minister Chris Fearne continued his diplomatic engagements in New York following a visit to Malta House yesterday ahead of the Untied Nations General Assembly. On Monday, Foreign Affairs Minister Chris Fearne signed a joint communiqué with Zimbabwean Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Amon Murwira formally establishing diplomatic relations between Malta and Zimbabwe…
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Diplomats gather in New York ahead of the UNGA
Diplomats and political leaders are gathering in New York ahead of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, with bilateral and multilateral meetings already taking place on the sidelines. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas met European foreign ministers before holding a press conference, where she reiterated the need to increase sanctions on Russia…
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Foreign Minister Chris Fearne in Warsaw: Poland’s Radosław Sikorski appreciates Malta’s position on Russian sanctions
Malta’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Chris Fearne, is in Warsaw today for bilateral talks with Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski. The meeting forms part of events marking 55 years of diplomatic relations between Malta and Poland and includes a panel discussion titled “Nationhood and bilateral relations: Malta and Poland in Europe.”…
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European Council President António Costa arrives in Malta on Tour des Capitales
European Council President António Costa has arrived in Malta earlier today on his Tour des Capitales. The European Council President is visiting European capitals for a series of bilateral meetings with national leaders to hear their priorities first-hand and prepare the ground for the next European Council and the Union’s most important pending decision: the…
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Foreign Affairs Minister Chris Fearne travels to Montenegro: meets Prime Minister Milojko Spajić
Foreign Affairs Minister Chris Fearne travelled to Montenegro yesterday and met with Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajić. In a press conference with the Prime Minister, Minister Fearne hailed European enlargement and Montenegro’s steps to join the European Union. At the press conference, Minister Fearne also said that Malta has a special relationship with Montenegro because…
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Ukraine’s Foreign Minister lauds Malta’s support on sanctions and vessels monitoring
Malta’s Foreign Minister Chris Fearne held a phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha following Ukraine’s independence day commemorations on Tuesday. According to statements from both ministers, the parties discussed Malta’s role in facilitating the Global Centre for Maritime Sanctions and its contribution to monitor the Russian shadow fleet in the Mediterranean Sea. The…
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Malta joins European countries in condemnation of Israel’s E1 settlement plan in Jerusalem
Malta has joined other European countries including France, Spain and Britain over opposition to Israel’s E1 settlement plan in Jerusalem. Foreign Affairs Minister Chris Fearne met with the Ambassador of Palestine to Malta, Fadi Hanania, to convey Malta’s position. Israel has opened tenders for construction in the strategically important E1 area between East Jerusalem and…
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Israeli Foreign Minister thanks Maltese counterpart for Teudat Ma’avarr recognition: describes Malta as beautiful
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has thanked his Maltese counterpart Chris Fearne after Malta decided to recognise all Israeli travel documents, including the Israeli Travel Document, known as the Teudat Ma’avar. The Israeli Foreign Minister announced the decision on Wednesday after discussions with Minister Fearne, saying that the Maltese Foreign Minister had informed him of…