U.S. Embassy Valletta, Malta

Chargé d'Affaires Ken Toko and Defense Attaché Cmdr Brett Kirwan honored the memory of U.S. Sergeant Irving Newman, the only American servicemember whose remains have been recovered in Maltese territory. Nearly 80 years after his B-24 Liberator attempted an emergency landing off the coast of Malta on May 6, 1943, Sgt. Newman was finally brought home and laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery, thanks to the extraordinary work of Professor Timmy Gambin and his team at the University of Malta. During this special event hosted by Heritage Malta, we learned about the underwater discovery and recovery operation from Prof. Gambin and through a Virtual Reality experience. As we commemorate Memorial Day and 250 years of American independence, we remain committed to accounting for every lost servicemember and honor the unique historical ties between the United States and Malta.

ONE MONTH UNTIL AMERICA’S 250TH! 🇺🇸🦅

250 years of freedom.
250 years of American greatness.

A patriotic summer has just begun as we gear up for the greatest birthday celebration in our nation’s history. The countdown to 250 starts NOW. 🔥

⚽ 7 DAYS until the FIFA World Cup 2026™! This historic event represents not just athletic excellence, but sports diplomacy in action. We look forward to welcoming the world in the United States.

“Great to host representatives from several of Malta’s leading accounting and advisory firms to explore how we can strengthen ties between our two services-driven economies. We discussed promising avenues to enhance complementarities between our financial and professional service sectors. The United States and Malta share tremendous potential for collaboration.” – Ambassador Somers Farkas

As we celebrate and America’s birthday year, take a look around. American inventions are used everywhere.
💡Light bulb (Thomas Edison, 1879)
💻Personal computer (MITS/Apple/IBM, 1970s)
🌐The internet (ARPANET/Vint Cerf, 1969/1983)
👖The zipper (Gideon Sundback, 1914)
Read more: https://stories.state.gov/american-inventions/

The United States Embassy in Malta congratulates Prime Minister Robert Abela and the Labour Party on their election victory. We look forward to continuing our close collaboration with Malta on shared priorities, including security, economic growth, law enforcement cooperation, and strengthening the enduring friendship between our two nations.

We're proud to highlight Maltese alumna Justine Bezzina’s participation in the U.S. Department of State-sponsored Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) 10th Anniversary Alumni Summit in Belgrade, Serbia (May 15-17). Themed "Freedom 250: YTILI Powering Transatlantic Business Growth," the summit brought together 116 alumni and business leaders to explore leadership, innovation, and cross-border collaboration. Following her 2024 YTILI fellowship in Cleveland, Ohio, Justine joined fellow alumni in sharing insights on scaling businesses, solving entrepreneurial challenges, integrating AI tools, and strengthening support networks. This event showcases how our exchange programs foster the next generation of transatlantic leaders.

“My husband Jonathan and I were delighted to host Company E and Malta's vibrant arts community for a magical celebration at America’s glorious residence. Company E is an outstanding Arts Envoy, connecting with Maltese and Gozitan performing arts students and professionals through weeklong masterclasses and performances. Exceptional cultural diplomats representing American artistic genius around the world. Tremendous gratitude to our valued Maltese partners for making this cultural exchange possible. We continue to celebrate our strong ties through the universal language of the arts.” – Ambassador Somers Farkas

Ambassador Farkas recently opened an advanced money laundering training program for our Maltese law enforcement partners. From May 11-15, the IRS–Criminal Investigations division, in partnership with the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs and the Department of Justice , delivered specialized training on anti-money laundering and financial investigations. Police officers, financial analysts, and prosecutors participated in an intensive five-day workshop, working through complex case scenarios, learning to identify beneficial owners of stolen assets, recognize money laundering typologies, trace funds through layered transactions, and coordinate cross-border investigations. The INL-funded OPDAT Resident Legal Advisor provided the prosecutor’s perspective through case-based guidance to the participants. The United States values its strong partnership with Malta in our shared efforts to combat financial crime.

“I appreciated the warm welcome and opportunity to engage with the dynamic SiGMA team and valued gaining insight into SiGMA Group’s increasing influence in gaming, digital health, and technology. I too personally admire its philanthropic efforts around the world. These are exciting times for deepening economic ties to the United States and expanding digital avenues for business growth.” – Ambassador Somers Farkas