The two officials also discussed the political situation in Libya and the migration challenge in the Mediterranean, however, the DOI press statement has not included further details about their agenda.

The meeting of the two officials took place on the sidelines of The Middle East and Mediterranean (MEM) Summit in Switzerland. Università della Svizzera Italiana organised the summit, which consisted of an eight-day seminar and a two-day high-level public forum.

Mr Abela delivered a speech during a panel entitled “Change through dialogue: ministers and change-makers come together”. He also spoke to the youth from the Middle East and the Mediterranean about the need to recognise them as catalysts for change, the DOI press statement added.

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The MEDE also wants to make the teaching profession more attractive for aspiring educators.

The ministry believes that through duly collaboration with the union, they can address issues related to the profession, and in turn, come up with solutions that better serve both the teachers and the students.

The government hopes that through economic growth and job creation the country has recently experienced, salaries and the career path of teachers and educators can improve, as compared to previous years when the profession appeared to lag behind, the DOI press statement says.

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