Côte d’Ivoire–Malta Deepens Ties, as Ivorian Honorary Consul Pays Courtesy Visit to Prime Minister Abela By Raymond Enoch
In a gesture underscoring the human face of diplomacy and the enduring value of goodwill among nations, the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire to Malta, H.E. Marquise Anthony C. Coleiro, has paid a festive courtesy visit to the Honourable Prime Minister of the Republic of Malta, Dr. Robert Abela, and the First Lady, Dr. Lydia Abela.
The visit, which took place during the festive season, was marked by warm exchanges and reaffirmed the cordial relations between Malta and Côte d’Ivoire. Acting in both a personal and official capacity, the Honorary Consul conveyed heartfelt wishes for a Blessed Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to the Maltese leadership.
Importantly, these goodwill messages were delivered on behalf of His Excellency Alassane Dramane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, as well as the Government and people of Côte d’Ivoire. The gesture reflected the longstanding spirit of friendship, mutual respect, and constructive engagement that continues to define relations between the two countries.
Beyond the ceremonial significance, the meeting highlighted the broader diplomatic and humanitarian value of festive-season interactions in international relations. Such exchanges, though symbolic, reinforce shared values of solidarity, peace, and people-to-people connections—elements that remain essential in strengthening bilateral ties beyond formal agreements and policy frameworks.
The visit also carried a distinctive personal dimension. H.E. Marquise Anthony C. Coleiro, a Maltese citizen, serves as a vital bridge between Maltese institutions and the Government of Côte d’Ivoire, while representing the interests of the Ivorian community in Malta. His dual role has continued to foster cultural understanding, community cohesion, and cooperation across diplomatic, social, and economic spheres.t
In reaffirming its mission, the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire in Malta emphasized its commitment to deepening bilateral relations in the year ahead. Guided by principles of partnership, inclusivity, and forward-looking collaboration, both nations look set to further enhance cooperation anchored in mutual respect and shared aspirations.
