Outgoing Ambassadors call on Madam Speaker

Two outgoing Ambassadors accredited to Malta called on Madam Speaker, Notary Myriam Spiteri Debono, at her office at the House of Representatives at the Palace, Valletta, today, Monday 16 February 1998

His Excellency Mr Yu Wuzhen is the outgoing Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Malta, and called on Madam Speaker accompanied by the Embassy's Attache', Mr Fang Xinwen. Madam Speaker and Mr Yu Wuzhen commented on the twenty-six years of excellent bilateral relations which have existed between Malta and China and augured that the results of the on-going mixed economic commission will give a further impetus to economic relations.

His Excellency Dr Jorge Jimenez de la Jara is the outgoing Ambassador of the Republic of Chile and also paid a farewell call on Madam Speaker today. Dr Jimenez de la Jara, who comes from the medical profession, stated that this has been his last posting and will be returning to Chile to resume his medical practice, confident that the experience gained during his diplomatic career will help him in this respect. Madam Speaker and the Ambassador also discussed the medical situation in Malta as well as the participation of women in Parliament. During his visit to Madam Speaker, the Ambassador was accompanied by Chev. Anthony Zammit, Hon. Consul for Chile in Malta.