Maltese expats should teach their children Maltese, Foreign Affairs Minister George Vella said, whilst presiding over the opening of the Annual Meeting of the Council for Maltese Living Abroad.

The upcoming generations of Maltese expats, those born in foreign countries, are more foreign than Maltese however they must not lose their roots, he explained.

The annual meeting occurs once a year, and Minister Vella explained that he will address their concerns however asked that all representatives accept what is possible and what is not. Expats in different countries have different needs and view, he said.

Mentioning expat votes, the Minister argued that the issue will be discussed. The Minister would need to leave the meeting for a few hours as a Cabinet meeting will take place later on today.