Diplomatic relations have been established between Malta and the Republic of Niger.
The protocol establishing Relations was signed by Saviour F. Borg, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary and permanent representative of Malta to the United Nations, and by Aboubacar Ibrahim Abani, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary and permanent representative of the Republic of Niger to the United Nations.
Following the signing of the protocol, the two ambassadors exchanged views about the role their two countries played at the United Nations and at the regional context.
The two ambassadors agreed to work closer together in advancing the new relationship.