I called for art and artists in Malta to be further promoted and for the opening of a ‘National Contemporary Art Museum’ as soon as possible. https://art4mccf.mt
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Had a great time admiring and appreciating Maltese art and artists. During the launch of the Fine Arts exhibition ‘But I See Beauty’ at Sant’Anton Palace in aid of MCCF, I thanked all those involved especially the 35 artists who have generously donated their work (cont.)
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In my speech, I stressed that our two countries cannot turn a blind eye to the unfolding injustices, the humanitarian and the social crises taking places in various regions close to us and further afield. President Steinmeier remarked on the friendship between Malta and Germany.
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It was a great pleasure to join H.E. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of Germany and the German community in Malta to commemorate the National Day of the Federal Republic of #Germany.
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the momentum achieved thus far on climate change, the centrality of the citizen & the Conference on Future of the European Union. We discussed at length the impact of the war in Ukraine on commodity and energy prices.
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In a bilateral with the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins @PresidentIRL I appreciated his satisfaction at the timing & content of the #arraiolosmalta2022 . We agreed on the importance of multilateralism & the need for the international community not to lose ...(cont.)
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I wished Portugal every success as it will be hosting the Arraiolos Meeting next year in Porto, 20 years since its creation with the first-ever host being the former late President Jorge Sampaio.
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Following #ArraiolosMalta2022 I welcomed President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. Despite the evident need to discuss the war in Ukraine, other issues such as post-COVID recovery, energy security, climate change & migration, were also delved upon. Unity remains critical.
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I held a meeting with Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of Germany. We discussed at length developments in the Western Balkans from the perspective of the enlargement of the EU, the latest scenario in Ukraine & the developments in the Mediterranean, particularly those in Libya.
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Reference was also made to the latest developments concerning borders in the Eastern Mediterranean. I stated that international law is the only viable means to resolve such disputes. @PresidencyGR
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My engagements in relation to the Arraiolos Meeting continued this morning as I received President Katerina Sakellaropoulou of #Greece. We discussed the migration issue in the Mediterranean and emphasised the need for a balance to be struck between solidarity and responsibility.
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The Grandmaster's Palace brings #arraiolosmalta2022 to its conclusion. An evening of "camaraderie and fellowship" that all participating Heads of State managed to build along the years. I invited all Presidents to consolidate this network of trust.
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Through the #Arraiolos group, I have further consolidated Malta's relations with most of the countries through bilateral visits, official communications and regular phone calls. This evening, I invited all Heads of State to consolidate our network of trust.
#ArraiolosMalta2022
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We reiterated our outright condemnation of the unjustified & inexcusable war on Ukraine by Russia & discussed the worrying developments. Reference was also made to the courage & determination being shown by women in Iran who are fighting off repression to achieve basic rights.
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The concerns & proposals we exchanged amongst us on the threats & challenges around us,
have contributed greatly to understanding each other’s perspectives. As united & trusted partners, we will keep this open dialogue to overcome these demanding times.
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During the second & final session of #ArraiolosMalta2022 we discussed ways in which we could & should diminish global disparities & social injustices. Elaborated on the importance of effective development policies, the role of women & youth in ensuring access to basic needs.
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🎥During the first working session of #arraiolosmalta2022 I stressed the need for the international community to keep the developments in the Mediterranean high on its agenda, especially the issue of irregular migration and reiterated calls for solidarity with frontline countries
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During the first working session of #ArraiolosMalta2022 we discussed the role of the EU & its members in the face of challenges and threats. Detailed exchanges on the war in Ukraine & the wide-ranging consequences it has brought on all our countries & the international community.
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#ArraiolosMalta2022 family photo📷
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Welcoming the President of Italy Sergio Mattarella 🇮🇹 & the President of Poland @AndrzejDuda 🇵🇱
#ArraiolosMalta2022
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