President of Malta @presidentmt@respublicae.eu

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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Re in its archives. The history of agriculture in Malta, & all related aspects, are the evidence of this aspect of the Maltese identity. The need to conserve and make accessible these resources should drive us to better understand who we are.

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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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I convey my condolences to the people of Italy following the demise of Silvio Berlusconi. He played a very meaningful role in Italian politics for a very long period of years. He was also instrumental in shaping further the excellent relations between #Malta and #Italy.

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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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