Malta–United States relations

Malta – United States relations

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Embassy of Malta in Washington, D.C.

Embassy of the United States in Ta' Qali

Malta – United States relations are bilateral relations between Malta and the United States.

According to a 2010 American Community Survey, there are roughly 35,103 Maltese Americans residing in the United States.

According to the 2012 U.S. Global Leadership Report, 21% of Maltese people approve of U.S. leadership, with 15% disapproving and 64% uncertain.^[1]

History

Malta and the United States established full diplomatic relations upon Malta's independence in 1964; overall relations are positive. The United States has been sympathetic to Malta's campaign to attract private investment, and some firms operating in Malta have U.S. ownership or investment. These include major hotels, manufacturing and repair facilities, and some offices servicing local and regional operations.

Travel

Malta is on the list of the Visa Waiver Program of the US. Maltese nationals holding a Maltese biometric passport do not require a visa for entry into the United States.

Embassy

The U.S. embassy in Malta is in the village of Ta' Qali which was constructed recently to replace the former U.S. embassy which was in Floriana

References

1. U.S. Global Leadership Project Report - 2012 Gallup

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Department of State website http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/index.htm (Background Notes).

External links

• History of Malta - U.S. relations