Italy–Malta relations
bilateral relations between Italy and Malta
Italy–Malta relations are bilateral relations between the Italian Republic and the Republic of Malta. Both countries established official diplomatic relations soon after Malta's independence. Both countries are members of the European Union, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Union for the Mediterranean and the United Nations.
History
Pre-independence relations
Malta and the Italian peninsula have a long history of relations given their proximity. Malta was part of the Normans' Kingdom of Sicily and remained associated with the Italian kingdom until 1194. The Kingdom of Naples would be involved in the war against the French occupation of the island. Italian was the official language in Malta since the Knights Hospitaller until the British control. In 1800 Malta became a protectorate jointly administered by Naples and the United Kingdom, although the latter had more influence. By 1813 the island became a British colony and thus moved outside the Italian sphere, although the presence of Italian culture and language remained strong. Starting in 1814, there were Italian irredentist movements in Malta.
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