President of Malta @presidentmt@respublicae.eu

On Father's Day I wish all #fathers a wonderful day. I hope that the love & responsibility attached to this role are shown throughout the year. Our thoughts also go to those fathers who are no longer with us physically but whom we cherish in our memories. https://t.co/E0cDYhJzMl

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Just arrived in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪, for an Official Visit.
At the airport, we were received by H.E. Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation. https://t.co/z8yVBPE7Ht

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This morning I had a cordial meeting with H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. During the meeting, we referred to the diplomatic relations between the two countries dating back 50 years. https://t.co/2dj6Sc8mBN

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Re We also discussed in detail the war in Ukraine, COP28 Summit that will be hosted by the UAE in December 2023, and the cooperation between the #UAE and #Malta as both countries continue serving as non-Permanent Members of the United Nations Security Council. https://t.co/ifBczeNgEN

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On Monday evening, we visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque as part of our official visit to the #UAE.
We were briefed on the mosque’s history, its collection and aesthetic features of Islamic art and architecture. https://n.respublicae.eu/i/web/status/1670997661208412160 https://t.co/fSfx9GUvB6

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We visited the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum. Currently, the renowned Cippi, which were discovered in Malta centuries ago and were separated 241 years ago are temporarily exhibited here in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between #Malta and the #UAE. https://t.co/EeYR3z7X0F

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The engagements in the #UAE continued with an official meeting with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of #Dubai. The talks focused on the very good relations between the two countries… https://t.co/gygamcLSoU

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Re the Maltese community in #Dubai and their contribution to strengthening the economy. We also discussed the economic growth in Malta, the role of #Malta in the #EU, and how we have always strengthened the relations between the EU and the Gulf countries. https://t.co/ZSiGhfyjNI

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Together with the delegation, we visited The Founder’s Memorial, commemorating the life, legacy and values of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first President of the United Arab Emirates. https://n.respublicae.eu/i/web/status/1671179578826473476 https://t.co/w0bWhlde9e

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This morning, we visited the Museum of the Future in #Dubai. This interactive museum explores the journey to the future and how society and humanity could evolve and develop in the coming decades with the support of science and technology. https://t.co/QwPxdENzPF

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Our engagements in #Dubai continued with a visit to the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library.
This library also houses a collection of more than 250 books about Malta, some of which are in the Maltese language and which were donated by the Embassy of Malta in the United Arab Emirates. https://t.co/ZudEoMSgv8

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It was a pleasure to meet with members of the Maltese community in the #UAE. In my speech, I encouraged them to ensure that at their workplace and during their free time, they convey not only their values as individuals but also those of #Malta as their homeland. https://t.co/DH89TfKy9s

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I received a farewell call by His Excellency Walter Haßmann, Ambassador of #Germany to #Malta. I observed that throughout the years, Malta and Germany have continually sought to strengthen bilateral relations, engaging in frequent exchanges & promoting respectful dialogue. https://t.co/hYR4vNSGDQ

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During the #Rare #Disease Colloquium, I expressed my hope that the understanding of the basic pathology, deficiency, or metabolism, or physiological reasons behind rare diseases is always a step forward in finding drugs, or ways of genetic manipulation, to avert these conditions. https://t.co/jvQ8VuZxwF

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Yesterday we attended the graduation of 14 people who have have successfully completed Caritas Malta’s residential therapeutic programme. 14 different stories & each one epitomises success, courage and hope. I appealed to everyone to show empathy & compassion when meeting people https://t.co/5oAdpOX2SK

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Re battling addiction & to avoid words of contempt. Encouraged authorities to strengthen their efforts in favour of social justice & the prevention of addictions & not to hesitate from taking necessary decisions. This is a fight against drug addiction, not a fight against victims. https://t.co/64o5NeuuTZ

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'L-Imnarja' is an experience that celebrates the tangible & intangible Maltese heritage, the Maltese identity. During the inauguration of an audiovisual exhibition on 'l-Imnarja' at the Verdala Palace, I stressed that the wealth of our country & its history is also found ... https://t.co/dNSsj8HYJA

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In #Geneva, I visited ‘Déflagrations’, an exhibition featuring drawings by children who have lived the horrors of wars and mass crimes from World War I to the present day, on display at the Musée International de la Reforme.

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On the occasion of the National Day of the Slovak Republic, I remarked that #Malta is committed to continue working closely with the #Slovak Republic to ensure the development and further consolidation of long-lasting multilateral relationships.

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President George Vella left #Malta this morning for #Geneva, Switzerland, where he will address the ‘World of Work Summit 2023: Social Justice for All’ organized by @ilo.
While President Vella is engaged in Geneva, Professor Frank Bezzina will serve as Acting President of Malta.

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