Ambassador of Malta to the State of Israel

The new Ambassador of Malta to the State of Israel, Mr Henry C de Gabriele, presented his letters of credence to H E Mr Ezer Weizman, President of the State of Israel on Thursday, 11 September 1997, at the Presidential Palace in Jerusalem. After the presentation ceremony the President invited Ambassador de Gabriele to a private audience.

Ambassador de Gabriele was accompanied by Ms. Rachel Sapiano, Second Secretary at the Rome Embassy and Mr. Matty Morgenstern, Hon. Consul of Malta in Israel.

In Jerusalem, Ambassador de Gabriele had various meetings with senior officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with whom he discussed matters of mutual interest. During these meetings, which were held in a very cordial atmosphere, both sides exchanged views on how co-operation in a number of fields could be strengthened.