Prime Minister Lawrece Gonzi discussed illegal immigration and bilateral cooperation in education, tourism and trade when he had a meeting with Lithuanian Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius in Vilnius today.

Dr Gonzi said after the meeting that illegal immigration was discussed in the context of a pilot project agreed by EU heads of government last week on the repatriation of migrants enjoying humanitarian status.

Dr Gonzi said Mr Kubilius acknowledged Malta's problems, not least because in 2007 Lithuania took a small number of migrants from Malta.

The two leaders also agreed that there were grounds for increased cooperation in culture and the arts.

Earlier, Foreign Minister Tonio Borg had talks with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Vygaudas Usackas.

The Maltese delegation also toured the University of Vilnius.

Dr Gonzi is also to visit Sweden, which will hold the presidency of the EU for the coming six months, and Estonia.

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