Malta recognises that the liberalisation of world trade can bring potential benefits to developed and developing countries alike and promote world economic growth. Nevertheless, we are also aware that this same process can cause economic disruption and hardship as individual economies or sectors of those economies seek to manage fundamental changes.
As a member of the European Union, Malta will remain engaged with other Member States and the Commission with a view to securing both Maltese and the European Union's interests within the World Trade Organisation and its negotiating rounds. In so doing, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to co-ordinate closely with other line Ministries concerned to secure Malta's specific interests and promote just and balanced policies that encourage worldwide economic growth.
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