On 11 August 2026, Ambassador Zhang Zuo met with Glenn Bedingfield, Minister for Home Affairs and Security of Malta. The two sides exchanged views on strengthening China-Malta relations and expanding practical cooperation.

Ambassador Zhang congratulated Minister Bedingfield on his new appointment and expressed appreciation for the efforts made by the Maltese side to safeguard the security and legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens and institutions in Malta. Ambassador Zhang said that, under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries, China-Malta relations have continued to enjoy sound and steady development. China is committed to modernizing its national security system and capacity and building a higher level of Peaceful China. China stands ready to enhance strategic alignment with Malta, deepen cooperation in international law enforcement and security, and work together to build a community with a shared future for mankind featuring universal security.

Minister Bedingfield spoke positively of the traditional friendship between Malta and China, noting that China's position and influence on the international stage continue to grow. Malta attaches great importance to developing relations with China and stands ready to deepen practical cooperation with China across various fields and advance China-Malta relations to new heights.