Updated 9.11 p.m. - British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond discussed Libya, EU reform and CHOGM during a meeting with Prime Minister Joseph Muscat at the Auberge de Castille this evening.

He later said he had had 'good talks' with Dr Muscat and the bond with Malta was 'as strong as ever'.

Mr Hammond arrived in Malta at 7.15 p.m. from Spain, where he had talks with Foreign Minister Garcia-Margallo. He also visited Portugal and Algeria.

The visit was officially announced 10 minutes before Mr Hammond's plane landed in Malta but the government said it was planned weeks ago.

Deputy Prime Minister Louis Grech and Foreign Minister George Vella attended the meeting. 

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