Agreement on Joint Promotional Activities between Malta and Sicily

The Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Karmenu Vella, hosted the "Assessore Regionale per il Turismo della Sicilia", the Hon. Antonio Strano, between the 16th and the 18th February, 1997.

Dr. Strano was accompanied by Dr. Dora Piazza, legal and PR advisor at the "Assessorato" and the National Tourism Organisation's PR Agents in Sicily, Mr. Antonio Recca and Mr. Mario Papa. Various issues relating to the tourism industry between the two countries were discussed.

Both sides agreed to finalise an agreement which would encourage joint promotional activities between Malta and Sicily in the various fields relating to tourism, air and sea transport, sports and cultural exchanges.

The Sicilian delegation had other meetings with representatives of Air Malta and NTOM.