Updated 6.58pm
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat this morning had what he described as a 'very focused and productive' meeting with French President Francois Hollande in Paris.
Discussions focused on immigration and security issues, with the situation in Syria, Libya and Turkey all being mentioned, according to a statement issued by the Office of the Prime Minister.
The call at the Elysee Palace was the first stop in a busy four days for the prime minister which will also see him visit seven European capitals.
Dr Muscat will briefly visit the Republic of Ireland, Germany, Estonia, Poland, Denmark and Hungary to discuss the forthcoming Malta presidency of the EU Council.
He is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Louis Grech, who is responsible for EU relations, Foreign Minister George Vella and Parliamentary Secretary Ian Borg.