Official Visit to Malta by the President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker 22.07-23.07.2019

22.07.2019​

President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker arrives at the Malta International Airport for a two-day visit and is greeted by Minister for European Affairs and Equality Helena Dalli.

Official welcome ceremony held for European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker at the Auberge de Castille. 

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker proceeds to sign the visitors' book.

"Relations between Malta and the European Commission have never been as excellent as over the past few years", said President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker during an official meeting with Prime Minister Joseph Muscat at Auberge de Castille, Valletta. Juncker attributed such positive ties between the two sides to the leadership of Dr Muscat. 

Dr Muscat said that, even though the visit comes in the final leg of Juncker's term, there are still many themes to discuss. "As the smallest member state of the European Union, we still pride ourselves as being pro-active in approach. When facing issues which emerge on a daily basis, Malta projects itself as part of the solution, rather than part of the problem", concluded the Prime Minister.

While expressing his satisfaction with the excellent job being done by Maltese Commissioner Karmenu Vella, Jean-Claude Juncker stated that he is looking forward to discussions during this two-day visit in Malta, his last visit here as President of the European Commission.

23.07.2019
President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker, accompanied by Minister for European Affairs and Equality Helena Dallia, arrives at The Palace, Valletta.

Tête-à-tête between President George Vella and President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker.

Meeting between President George Vella’s and President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker’s delegations.

President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker signs the visitors’ book.

Ceremony of the conferment of Honorary Membership of the National Order of Merit in the Grade of Companion with Star

President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker and President George Vella address the audience