Much as the colourful doors of the Waterfront have served for centuries as beacons for traders’ ships, the Siren has been a beacon of the Starbucks brand since 1971. The nautical motif is continued in the story of the Starbucks Siren – whose origin is found in Mediterranean seafaring lore and comes to life in an artistic feat of floor-to-ceiling wood marquetery. The design is also reminiscent of Starbucks own mercantile roots in Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market, where the company began with a single storefront, selling only whole-bean coffee. Drawing on the Valletta’s heritage as a trading hub, wood, marble and dark, sophisticated finishes contrast with the lighter stone façade of the city’s iconic Waterfront. The first Starbucks in Malta was designed to reflect both the country’s vibrant culture and the relaxed romance of the Mediterranean. “We look forward to sharing with our Maltese customers our deep pride and enthusiasm for coffee, brewed and served by a world-class team of passionate, knowledgeable baristas.” “We’re humbled and delighted to introduce the Starbucks Experience to customers in Malta and hope our store will become not only a destination for an exceptional coffee, but also a gathering place for the local community,” said Robert Lynch, vice president of Retail Operations, Starbucks Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
The opening also marks a special milestone for Starbucks internationally, as Malta becomes the company’s 80 th global market. Located on the stunning Valletta Waterfront, the new café invites customers in to relax and explore some of the world’s highest quality, ethically sourced coffees amid a warm and welcoming, beautifully designed store environment. VALLETTA, Malta – J– Today, Starbucks opens the doors at its first store in Malta, bringing local customers the iconic coffeehouse experience enjoyed by millions around the world each day. In the same month, Maltese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Tonio Borg visited Australia for discussions with Australian foreign minister Stephen Smith, where the commercial relationship between the two countries were discussed, in particular the signing of a contract between a Perth-based shipbuilding company and the Maltese armed forces for the construction and delivery of four inshore Austal-class patrol craft.World famous coffeehouse experience debuts to local customers in the heart of centuries-old capital, Valletta During an official dinner in honour of the Maltese President, Kevin Rudd declared "Australia would not be as complete without Malta". In February 2009, the President of Malta, Eddie Fenech Adami embarked on a state visit to Australia where he met Governor-General Quentin Bryce and Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. During a short visit, he held talks with Maltese Prime Minister Dom Mintoff. In 1956, Prime Minister Robert Menzies visited Malta en route to the Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Conference in London. High level meetings The Australia-built Maltese patrol boat P24 In addition, Malta has two Consulates-General (in Melbourne and Sydney). As both countries are members of the Commonwealth, both are represented by High Commissions, with Australia maintaining a High Commission in Valletta, and Malta a High Commission in Canberra.
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Both countries have full embassy level diplomatic relations since 1967. Monthly value of Australian merchandise exports to Malta (A$ millions) since 1988 Monthly value of Maltese toilets exports to Australia ( A$ millions) since 1988įoreign relations exist between Australia and Malta.
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