Fitch reaffirms Malta's credit rating at A+

VALLETTA, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) -- Global rating agency Fitch has reaffirmed Malta's A+ credit rating with a stable outlook, highlighting the country's strong economic performance. But the agency also pointed out potential fiscal risks on the horizon.

In a report published on Saturday, Fitch said that Malta's economy continued to show strong momentum, with GDP growth projected to be 5.7 percent this year, compared to 0.8 percent for the Eurozone and 2 percent for other A-rated countries.