New Ambassadors And High Commissioner Present Credentials To President of Malta

Two Ambassadors and a High Commissioner presented their Letters of Credence to Her Excellency Myriam Spiteri Debono, President of Malta, during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Valletta.

The newly accredited diplomats are, His Excellency Zhang Zuo, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Oleg Nica, Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova, and His Excellency Arjuna Rodrigo, High Commissioner of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

Following the presentation of credentials by the Ambassador of China, discussions focused on ongoing collaboration between Malta and China in the commercial and educational sectors. Both sides also explored the potential for further strengthening bilateral ties in trade, culture, and the economy.

During his meeting with the President, the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova highlighted recent developments following the general elections in Moldova, which reflected the public’s strong support for full European Union membership. He reiterated his commitment to fostering new opportunities for cooperation, particularly in education and through collaboration within the Council of Europe.

The High Commissioner of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka emphasised the prospects for Malta and Sri Lanka to enhance their already strong relations through new initiatives in education and tourism. He also praised Malta’s longstanding advocacy for peace and its active participation in multilateral forums such as the United Nations and the Commonwealth.

President Spiteri Debono congratulated the Ambassadors and the High Commissioner on their appointments and expressed her best wishes for the continued strengthening of relations between Malta and their respective countries.

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