Malta at the CoE

Permanent Representation of Malta to the Council of Europe

[Malta at the CoE @MaltaCoE]

A pleasure to welcome students from the National Student Travel Foundation to Strasbourg! Their study visit to the @coe provided valuable insights into diplomacy in action, while highlighting the indispensable role of young people in shaping Europe's future 🇪🇺

#MTCoE2026

[Malta at the CoE @MaltaCoE]

Malta joined partners at the @coe Justice Conference on financial crime 🤝 Represented by Permanent Secretary, Johan Galea, Malta 🇲🇹 presented its reforms and underscored the importance of early & proactive international cooperation.

#MTCoE2026 #CouncilofEurope #Justice

[Malta at the CoE @MaltaCoE]

We are pleased to congratulate 🇲🇹 Malta’s new Minister for Foreign and European Affairs, Hon. @chrisfearne, on his appointment. We wish him every success in the fulfilment of his new responsibilities!

[Malta at the CoE @MaltaCoE]

Congratulations to the Maltese candidate Dr Lara Dimitrijevic on her election to the @coe GREVIO👏 Her expertise & longstanding commitment in addressing violence against women will be key in advancing GREVIO’s work. Sincere thanks to all countries who supported her candidature!

[Malta at the CoE @MaltaCoE]

As Malta concludes four years as President of the Executive Committee of the @NSCentre, we reaffirm our commitment to dialogue, cooperation and solidarity between the North and the South🤝
Warmest congratulations to Andorra 🇦🇩 @AndorraCoe on its election as President!

[Malta at the CoE @MaltaCoE]

🇲🇹 participated in the @coe Ministerial Session in Chișinău on 14–15 May. Discussions reaffirmed support for 🇺🇦 and Europe’s commitment to human rights, democracy & the rule of law. Congratulations 🇲🇩 and best wishes to 🇲🇨 taking over the Presidency of the Committee of Ministers!

[UK at the Council of Europe @UKDelCoE]

@UKDelCoE led a joint statement to mark the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT+) with other member States of the @coe.

Read more below⬇️

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[Malta at the CoE @MaltaCoE]

🌈#IDAHOT2026 | Malta reaffirms its commitment to equality, dignity & human rights for all. 🇲🇹 ranks second in Europe for LGBTIQ+ rights on the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Index, with further progress on inclusion at home & at the @coe as a member of the Group of Friends on LGTBI Rights

[Malta at the CoE @MaltaCoE]

A courtesy meeting with Ms Irene Kitsou-Milonas, Special Representative of the @coe SG on antisemitism, anti-Muslim hatred & religious intolerance 🤝 discussing a comprehensive response to addressing all forms of religious intolerance
#MTCoE2026 #CouncilofEurope
@DeputyPMIanBorg

[Malta at the CoE @MaltaCoE]

Malta strengthens its commitment to cultural cooperation🤝
At the @FestSeriesMania, Malta signed the @coe Convention on Co-production of Audiovisual Series. A key step reflecting Malta’s investment in culture & audiovisual works, boosting collaboration & storytelling in Europe

[Malta at the CoE @MaltaCoE]

At the Chișinău High-Level Conference on the European Social Charter, 🇲🇹Hon. @DrFalzon moderated a session on social rights & the New Democratic Pact for Europe. He emphasised that strong social policies & investments are fundamental for inclusive societies & stronger democracies

[Malta at the CoE @MaltaCoE]

🇲🇹🇪🇺 Today in Chișinău, Hon. @DrFalzon, Malta’s Minister for Social Policy and Children’s Rights, submitted Malta’s letter of acceptance of additional provisions of the Revised European Social Charter. These provisions strengthen safeguards against poverty and social exclusion.

[Malta at the CoE @MaltaCoE]

At the conclusion of her tenure in Strasbourg in February, Ambassador @FrancescaCV_MT presented the Presidency Book – a visual legacy of Malta’s Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the @coe (May–November 2025) 🇲🇹.

Full interview available online: https://t.co/gh69B0Py41

[UK at the Council of Europe @UKDelCoE]

Our second speaker of the day is from @MaltaCoE - 1️⃣ day to go before #InternationalWomensDay 🌟

Justine Cuschieri, Chargée d'affaires a.i, presents Malta's recent Presidency of the Committee of Ministers' priorities under a gender equality lens 🇲🇹

@coe @CoE_Women

[Malta at the CoE @MaltaCoE]

We extend our warmest congratulations to Ambassador Francesca Camilleri Vettiger for having been awarded Ambassador of the Year, and to Antonella Bajada, who has received the Diplomat of the Year Award. This recognition is a testament of your dedicated work and service✨

[Francesca Camilleri Vettiger @FrancescaCV_MT]

Deeply honoured to receive the Amb of the Year award - one that belongs to everyone who stood shoulder to shoulder with me & my extraordinary Presidency team at @MaltaCoE in Strasbourg.🤝

And so proud to see Antonella Bajada named Diplomat of the Year - so very well deserved! 👏🏻

[Malta at the CoE @MaltaCoE]

Four years since the full-scale military aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, 🇲🇹 Malta reaffirms its support for just & lasting peace, Ukraine’s sovereignty & territorial integrity. We stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦.

#MTCoE2026 #CouncilofEurope #StandWithUkraine

[EU Delegation to CoE @EUatCoE]

Malta’s Chargée d’Affaires a.i. Justine Cuschieri shares a message focused on Ukrainian children and families. She underscores Malta’s commitment to protecting them, bringing abducted children home, and holding those responsible to account.
#StandWithUkraine
@MaltaCoE

[Malta at the CoE @MaltaCoE]

United in Action to Bring Kids Back 🤝

At the @coe, member states, including 🇲🇹Malta and the Organisation's leadership, stood together in support of a clear call: to return every Ukrainian child home safely.

#BringKidsBackUA 🇺🇦

[Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs @MFEAMalta]

Available online: Il-Presidenza ta’ Malta, a visual record of the milestones and achievements that defined Malta’s Presidency of the @coe, published by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism. @MaltaCoE

⬇️ https://t.co/4ThoqWXuuX

[Malta at the CoE @MaltaCoE]

The team at the Permanent Representation bids farewell to Ambassador @FrancescaCV_MT, as she concludes her service in Strasbourg. From Malta’s Presidency of the @coe to fostering cooperation and dialogue, her leadership leaves a lasting impact. Wishing her every success ahead✨