FOREIGN
RELATIONS
Malta’s diplomatic and consular representation includes accreditation to 143 foreign countries and international organizations. Malta is host to 20 resident diplomatic missions, and 118 countries have non-resident diplomatic representation.
With its central location in the Mediterranean, Malta has long portrayed itself as a bridge between Europe and North Africa, particularly Libya, with whom it has enjoyed positive diplomatic and commercial ties. Malta is one of the southernmost points of the European Union. Malta continues to be an active participant in the United Nations, the Commonwealth, the Council of Europe, OSCE, and various other international organizations. In these fora, Malta has frequently expressed its concern for the peace and economic development of the Mediterranean region. The Nationalist Party government is continuing a policy of neutrality and nonalignment but in a Western context. The government desires close relations with the United States, with an emphasis on increased trade and private investment. U.S. Navy ships resumed liberty calls in 1992 and currently visit on a regular basis.
U.S.-MALTESE RELATIONS
Malta and the United States established full diplomatic relations
upon Malta's independence in 1964; overall relations are currently
active and cordial. The United States has been sympathetic to
Malta's campaign to attract private investment, and some firms
operating in Malta have U.S. ownership or investment. These include
major hotels, manufacturing and repair facilities, and some offices
servicing local and regional operations.
Principal U.S. Embassy Officials
Ambassador--Molly Bordonaro
Deputy Chief of Mission--Jason Davis
Consular Officer--Eric Catalfamo
Public Affairs Officer--Cynthia Ehrlich
Political-Economic-Commercial Officer--Monica Cummings
Information Management Officer--Bruce MacEwen
Management Officer--Marietta Bartoletti
The U.S. Embassy in Malta is located in Development House, St. Anne Street, Floriana; tel: (356) 2561-4000; fax: (356) 2124-3229; web page: http://malta.usembassy.gov/
