Notable Maltese of Armenian descent include Mikhail Basmadjian (actor), and Andy Eminyan (retired footballer).

The relationship of the Armenian Kingdom with the Knights Hospitaller (later the Sovereign Military Order of Malta) has very ancient roots and started in 1097.

One of the historical examples of the presence of Armenians on Malta is the Church of Our Lady of Liesse built by means of the funds provided by the Bali of Armenia, Fra Giacomo Chenn de Bellay, one of the descendants of the Luzinian family.

[2] The Armenian Community of Malta was registered [3] in the List of Voluntary Organisations, approved by the government, on the 10th of July 2009.

To reach its goals the Community contributes to publishing and distributing of literature promoting the achievements of the Armenian cultural centers, organizes seminars, conferences, exhibitions, takes part in such activities itself; helps and assists the members of the Community in all the spheres of their activities within the framework of current Maltese legislation.

Armenia thanks Malta for its support to Armenians who found refuge in this island in the tragic years of 1375 and 1915Another achievement of the Community is the initiation of formation of friendship group Armenia-Malta in the National Assembly of Armenia,[5] as well as the formation of similar friendship group Malta-Armenia in the Parliament of Republic of Malta.

On the 24th of June the official website of the Community was launched in three languages: English, Armenian and Russian.