Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs (MFEA) (Malta)

Role of the Ministry - Ensuring that Malta’s foreign policy objectives on European Union, bilateral, regional and glob​al issues are pursued. The Ministry also coordinates the negotiation and conclusion of bilateral agreements. - Ensuring active participation in the European Union’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP). - Maintaining and enhancing Malta’s relations with international organizations, including the United Nations and its Agencies and the Commonwealth. - Through Malta’s Overseas Development Policy, addressing poverty through development, targeting specific action areas such as climate change, ICT for development and democratization. - Participating in election observations missions organised by the European Union and other international organisations. - Ensuring active participation in regional fora and initiatives of direct relevance to the Mediterranean region, namely the Euro-Mediterranean Process, the European Neighbourhood Policy, the Western Mediterranean (5+5) Dialogue and the Med Forum. - Promoting the enhancement of dialogue between the EU and the Arab League through concrete initiatives.