Malta's Ambassador to Russia presents Credentials

On 28 May 1998, H.E. Chev. Paul J. Naudi together with the Ambassadors of Iceland, Turkey, Israel, Chad, Zambia, Tanzania, Lesotho, Gambia, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, South Korea, Sri Lanka and Antigua & Bermuda, presented their credentials in a single ceremony which lasted about twenty minutes. The thirteen Ambassadors were ushered to an impressive hall at the Kremlin, where the President, accompanied by three aides, received their Letters of Accreditation according to their date of arrival in Moscow.

In a short speech, President Yeltsin informed the Ambassadors that the change of government was only an internal reshuffle to meet the present and future demands of the country and that Russia's foreign policy has in no way been changed nor affected. Given the heavy presence of African countries amongst the Ambassadors present, Mr Yeltsin referred to the Russian policy towards Africa by essentially saying that Russia will continue to assist African countries in their strive towards development. The president also touched upon the issue of the two Koreas by saying that Russia is hopeful for an early solution, which should be a peaceful one.