On Tuesday 06 May 2025, the High Commission of Malta in New Delhi, India celebrated the 60th Anniversary of Malta-India Diplomatic Relations.

The High Commissioner of Malta to India, H.E. Mr Reuben Gauci, accompanied by his spouse, Dr Olga V Gauci, Deputy Head of Mission, Mrs Tarniem Mangion Shokry Iskandar accompanied by her spouse Mr Ninian Mangion, along with Second Secretary and Consul, Mr Daniel Mallia, welcomed distinguished guests for an anniversary reception at Vivanta, The TAJ Ambassador Hotel, New Delhi.

High Commissioner Gauci said that Malta-India Diplomatic Relations were established on 10 March 1965. The swiftness of both countries to establish their friendship and diplomatic relations was indeed amazing, considering that Malta had just obtained its Independence a few months earlier, on 21 September 1964. Malta and India share a common history, as both have been part of the British Empire. The High Commissioner explained that in this day and age, when nothing can be taken for granted, the fact that both Malta and India, irrespective of their size, are great proponents of democracy and the rule of law, gives them a common and shared present and future.

The Chief Guest at the event was H.E. Mr Tanmaya Lal , Secretary West at the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.

The guests at the ceremony were entertained by Maltese pianist Mr Alexander ‘Alex’ Vella Gregory and singer Mr Christian ‘Stjanu’ Debono, performing Maltese songs as well as the Indian National Anthem and Maltese National Anthem. The event was organised with the support of the National Agency of Performing Arts (NAPA) and its Executive Head, Maestro Dominic Galea, along with A&Z Imports and Exports India, the current importer of Maltese products Cisk, Go & Fun and Twistees (Vicheez).