title: Malta–Tunisia relations
text: # Malta–Tunisia relations
  
  Malta-Tunisia relations are bilateral relations between Tunisia and Malta. The two countries established diplomatic relations in 1967, following Malta's independence in 1964. Malta has an embassy in Tunis and Tunisia has an embassy in Valletta, and both countries are full members of the Union for the Mediterranean. Maltese and Tunisian Arabic are very similar languages. The two countries share long historical links.
  
  ## Modern Relations
  
  In 2012, the government of Malta announced efforts to increase trade relations between the two countries and the two governments currently have 3 agreements covering the temporary employment of Tunisians in Malta.
  
  