Minister Cortes Featured in 'The Advocate Post' Cover Article - 851/2025

Under the headline "Small State Big Vision", Minister for Education, Environment, Heritage and Transport, John Cortes, is featured as the cover article of The Advocate Post, a growing media platform and online magazine based in Pakistan.

The article, written by Editor-in-Chief and founder Abdul Rafay Afzal, offers insight into the Minister's career - both before and since entering the world of politics.

The conversation covers a wide range of issues, including education, environment, heritage, and international relations.

Summarising the article, the Editor writes:

"This in-depth dialogue with Prof John Cortes reveals a rare union of intellect, humility and purpose in public leadership. From his scientific beginnings at Oxford to his stewardship of Gibraltar's education, environment and heritage portfolios, Prof Cortes demonstrates how evidence-based policymaking and empathy can coexist.

His reflections on education reform, sustainability, post-Brexit cooperation and heritage diplomacy underline that effective governance is not measured by geography but by intent. Whether discussing scholarships for every student, restoring the Moorish Castle or advancing renewable energy in a land scarce of space, he projects a model of progress anchored in people.

For readers of The Advocate Post, this conversation is a reminder that vision, integrity, and service remain the best forms of leadership in our interconnected world."

The Advocate Post defines itself as "not just a publication - it is a movement for advocacy of the issues around the globe, aiming to enhance cooperation between states and people for a better tomorrow."

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