Malta-Tunisia relations are bilateral relations between
Tunisia and
Malta. The two countries established diplomatic relations in 1967,[1] following Malta's independence in 1964.[2]
Malta has an embassy in
Tunis and Tunisia has an embassy in
Valletta, and both countries are full members of the
Union for the Mediterranean.
Maltese and
Tunisian Arabic are very similar languages. The two countries share long historical links.[3][4][5]
Modern Relations
In 2012, the
government of Malta announced efforts to increase trade relations between the two countries[6] and the two governments currently have 3 agreements covering the temporary employment of Tunisians in Malta.[7]