Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve (a) military and (b) other defence cooperation with Malta.

The UK enjoys a strong and historic defence relationship with Malta. In March 2025, representatives from the UK MOD and Armed Forces of Malta signed the UK-Malta Bilateral Cooperation Plan for Defence. Under this Framework, both nations intend to continue to develop effective working relationships, utilise planned ship visits to share expertise and establish contacts, and facilitate opportunities for training courses in the UK.