Tourism Minister Edward Zammit Lewis commented on Air Malta's talks to link up with a strategic partner today, but would not comment on who the talks are being held with.

He insisted that the important thing was that the deal kept Air Malta Maltese and made it more relevant in the airline industry. 

What was being done, he said was ultimately aimed as safeguarding jobs while making the airline sustainable.  

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