Malta

Briefing ↗

EU member since 2004; not in NATO. Diplomatic relations since 1973.

Their ambassador Anthony Licari since 2022 Non-resident · Valletta

Albania’s ambassador Anila Bitri since 2016 Non-resident · Rome

Foreign minister Chris Fearne since 2026 PL

Relations since 1973

Public opinion (2025) 57% favour

Last activity 4y ago

National day 21 Sep

Milestones

1973 Diplomatic relations established — 5 March 1973.↗
2004 Joined the European Union↗

Ambassadors

Their ambassador to Albania

Anthony Licari current Non-resident · Valletta

since June 7, 2022 · source

Albania's ambassador to them

Anila Bitri current Non-resident · Rome

since June 20, 2016 · source

Foreign ministers & heads of state/government

Foreign minister

Chris Fearne current PL

since June 4, 2026 · source (archived)

Previous (4)

Ian Borg

March 30, 2022 – June 4, 2026 · source (archived)
Evarist Bartolo

Jan. 15, 2020 – March 30, 2022 · source (archived)
Carmelo Abela

June 9, 2017 – Jan. 15, 2020 · source (archived)
George Vella

March 13, 2013 – June 9, 2017 · source (archived)

Public opinion

How the public in this country feels about Albania joining the EU.

Wave	Fielded	In favour	Opposed	Don't know
Special Eurobarometer 564 ↗	March 1, 2025	57%	31%	12%

Independent personal project by Idlir Sulstarova, compiled solely from publicly available sources. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced on behalf of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania or any government, and does not represent their views. Not an official document. Source: albaniandiplomacy.com, 26 September 2026.