
President Myriam Spiteri Debono has embarked on an official visit to Italy and the Vatican, marking a significant moment for Malta’s diplomatic ties. Her itinerary includes a private audience with Pope Francis and a meeting with Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. These pivotal encounters are scheduled for Friday, January 24, with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Dr. Ian Borg, joining the delegation.
The President will also meet Italian President Sergio Mattarella at Palazzo Quirinale, further strengthening bilateral relations. Additionally, discussions with the Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Fra John T. Dunlap, are set to take place at Palazzo Magistrale.
During her visit, President Spiteri Debono is set to tour the Vatican’s Madre di Misericordia Clinic and the Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital, renowned for its specialized care for children, including Maltese patients. The President will also attend the art exhibition A Maltese Artist in Rome, showcasing Antonio Sciortino’s work, and connect with the Maltese community in Italy.
Following her engagements in Italy, the President will travel to Poland to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz’s liberation. She is expected to return to Malta on January 28, with Dr. Francis Zammit Dimech acting as President in her absence.
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