How has Malta worked with the US on specific issues, such as port security and immigration?
The Mediterranean Sea is a hub for international maritime commerce. A safe and secure Mediterranean, free of illegal and illicit activities, is in the best interest of all nations. The US co-operates closely with Malta and numerous other Mediterranean countries on security matters in the Mediterranean region. “Global security” is not hollow rhetoric; it is a necessary step to protect the rights of free people to enjoy and practice their freedoms. In this region, security means that the Mediterranean can be used for legitimate commerce and recreation. However, criminals, terrorists, and human traffickers use the Mediterranean for illicit activities, threatening the freedoms of all in the region.To enhance security at Malta’s ports and help the government manage the flow of illegal immigration, the United States has: ยค provided a Lm335,000 scanning machine that Customs inspectors at the Freeport use to determine if the contents of shipping containers match the information contained on pa