Historical independence

Timeline: Malta

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  1. · Agreement

    Malta Independence Conference, 1963

    A constitutional conference held in London in July 1963, led for Malta by Premier George Borg Olivier, agreed that Britain would grant Malta independence, though disagreements over the constitution's terms continued into 1964.

    Significance here: The conference at which Britain committed to Maltese independence, though its aftermath remained contested.

  2. · Declaration

    Independence of Malta, 1964

    The Malta Independence Act, 1964 ended British responsibility for the government of Malta from a day appointed by Order in Council, which was set as 21 September 1964.

    Significance here: The Act that ended British colonial rule and established Malta as an independent state within the Commonwealth.

  3. · Recognition

    Admission of Malta to the United Nations, 1964

    The Security Council unanimously recommended Malta's admission to the United Nations on 30 October 1964, and the General Assembly admitted it by decision on 1 December 1964.

    Significance here: Formal international recognition of Maltese statehood following independence.

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