VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The Minister for Gozo and Planning, Clint Camilleri, called for deeper regional involvement in Euro-Mediterranean policy during a session of the Euro-Med Summit of Regions held in Barcelona. The meeting focused on the Joint Declaration on a New Pact for the Mediterranean, which is set to be presented to Euro-Med ministers on 28 November before proceeding to the European Commission.
According to a statement from the Ministry for Gozo, the proposed pact emphasises the need for stronger participation by regions and cities in shaping priorities, implementing initiatives and assessing outcomes across the Mediterranean.
Addressing regional representatives, Camilleri said that “at a time when global uncertainty is growing, we must strengthen cooperation between Europe and the Mediterranean.” He described the pact as an opportunity to put forward “a clear and ambitious strategic vision” capable of delivering tangible progress in political dialogue, education, skills development, social inclusion, trade and economic growth.
The declaration urges the European Commission and relevant EU institutions to reinforce the role of regional and local authorities, establish a territory-based monitoring and evaluation committee, create a technical assistance fund to support decentralised cooperation, and relay the joint declaration to the Euro-Med Summit of Ministers.
If adopted, the pact is expected to serve as a framework guiding future collaborative efforts between Mediterranean partners and the European Union.
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