In July 2008, Maltese President Eddie Fenech Adami and Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko met and issued a joint statement indicating a desire for further development of relations between the two countries.

[2] Malta is ready to support Ukraine in its efforts for political and economic reform in conformity with European Union agreed standards.

[4] By 21 April 2022, 337 Ukrainian refugees have been granted protection status in Malta.

[5][6] As of 20 June 2022, 1,002 Ukrainians arrived in Malta in the last three months and were granted refugee status.

[7] In July 2008, the two presidents signed two cooperation agreements in fighting organized crime and in tourism.