Italian Ambassador pays farewell visit to Madam Speaker

Madam Speaker, Notary Myriam Spiteri Debono, today received His Excellency Marco Colombo, the outgoing Ambassador of Italy, at her office at the House of Representatives at the Palace, Valletta.

His Excellency Dott. Colombo confirmed the excellent relations that have existed between Malta and Italy since Malta became independent but added that there is always room for improvement. He was sure that his successor, who will be arriving in Malta after Easter, will continue the good work already initiated in this respect. Madam Speaker and the Ambassador agreed that it is in the interest of both countries that they should have peaceful, friendly states as neighbours.

Ambassador Colombo will be stationed at the Italian Foreign Ministry after the termination of his posting in Malta.