I had the pleasure of welcoming the newly appointed Permanent Representative of Malta to the Council of Europe, H.E. Francesca Camilleri Vettiger. #Malta attaches great value to the work carried out by the Council and has always sought to be an active member in the Organisation.
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Yesterday evening Miriam and I attended the Vocal and Instrumental Concert by the Beland Band on the occasion of the feast of Saint Catherine V.M. in #Żejtun. We would like to thank them for the invitation and wish a happy feast to the whole Żejtun community.
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Today I attended another edition of 'Sparatura b'Risq l-Istrina', an event organised by the MDH Strina Fund Raising Committee.
I would like to thank the healthcare professionals who are organising this event for the seventh year in aid of The Malta Community Chest Fund.
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On Friday afternoon I had the pleasure to receive a farewell call from Her Excellency Ms Pia Rantala-Engberg as she concludes her term as Ambassador of #Finland to #Malta. We had the opportunity to outline the excellent bilateral relations between Finland & Malta.
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Miriam & I enjoyed the final & most prestigious match of the season of the Malta Polo Club - ‘EquestriMalta Cawnpore Cup’. After presenting the Cup to the winning team, we commended the club for maintaining the polo tradition in Malta & for supporting the MCCF.
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personally express gratitude to H.E. Yu Dunhai, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, for conveying our heartfelt appreciation to all the Chinese medical teams. Their remarkable contributions to our health sector & patients throughout the years have been truly invaluable.
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Miriam and I participated in a celebration commemorating two significant milestones: the 60th anniversary of China dispatching its first medical team abroad and the 30th anniversary of China sending its first medical team to Malta. During the event, I had the opportunity to
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I received a farewell call by H.E. Mr Tahir Hussain Andrabi, High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Malta. We both welcomed the sound bilateral relations that have developed over the past years & expressed keen interest in seeking new areas of cooperation.
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This afternoon we gladly accepted the invitation of the Ambassador of Türkiye to Malta, H.E. Erdeniz Şen. We had the opportunity to discuss the links between #Malta & #Türkiye & the important role that Türkiye can play in the future, both in the immediate region & further afield.
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This afternoon we gladly accepted the invitation of the Ambassador of Turkey to Malta, H.E. Erdeniz Şen. We had the opportunity to discuss the links between #Malta & #Turkey and the important role that Turkey can play in the future, both in the immediate region & further afield.
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I had an interesting meeting with members of the Republic Street Committee. We had the opportunity to discuss the progress that #Valletta has experienced in recent years. I sincerely thank the Committee Members for their contribution to the Malta Community Chest Fund.
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As a small island state, with its legacy intertwined with our experience at the UN in advocating for a Law of the Sea & to place Climate on the agenda of the General Assembly, #Malta will continue to promote the importance of ensuring healthy seas & oceans.
#WorldOceanDay2023
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Yesterday we had the pleasure of attending the Water Polo President’s Cup 2023 at the Tal-Qroqq Sports Complex. I would like to thank the participating teams and the Aquatic Sports Association of Malta for organising this annual event in aid of The Malta Community Chest Fund.
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This morning we honoured the memory of the victims of 7 June 1919 in front of the Sette Giugno Monument in St George's Square, Valletta. On this day we remember the events of 104 years ago as well as the significance of this day to #Malta & the people of Malta over the years.
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Delighted to have attended the musical event ‘A Gift of Glory‘, presented by The St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation Children’s Choir in celebration of the remarkable 16-year project of restoration and conservation of the Tapestries.
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Ilbieraħ fakkarna lill-poeta liriku Rużar Briffa waqt it-tnedija tal-ktieb 'Fejjaqtni Int – Rużar Briffa u Jien' tal-awtur Paul P. Borg.
Niftakar lil Rużar Briffa meta kien jgħallimna d-dermatoloġija fil-kors tal-Mediċina. Kien bniedem riżervat iżda aktar minn kollox uman.
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Today we celebrate World #Environment Day. This year, the United Nations chose the theme #BeatPlasticPollution. I join the United Nations in appealing to all nations and individuals to raise awareness on the impact of plastic pollution on our environment.
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I would like to congratulate Mount Carmel Band Club, #Gżira on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of its establishment. Yesterday evening, we had the pleasure of attending a concert held by the Band Club at Fort Manoel, Manoel Island.
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In an event to conclude the Conference ‘Building Tolerance and Peace Despite Current Challenges: MENA and Europe’, I expressed my hope that in seeking solutions to current challenges, we remain committed to practising tolerance and engaging in dialogue.
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