MALTA'S AMBASSADOR TO AUSTRIA PRESENTS CREDENTIALS

MALTA'S AMBASSADOR TO AUSTRIA PRESENTS CREDENTIALS

Dr. Noel Buttigieg-Scicluna has presented his credentials to President Dr. Thomas Klestil as Malta's Ambassador to Austria. The ceremony took place at the Hofburg Palace, in Vienna.

President Klestil in acknowledging Malta's ideal position as a bridge between the various European, Mediterranean, North African and Middle East civilisations, reiterated Austria's full support to Malta's goal to join the European Union. Your country is destined to contribute a substantial part of a common Europe, said the President. He also had good words to say of Malta's contribution in international fora.

Ambassador Buttigieg-Scicluna in his address to the President referred to the past historical links between Austria and Malta and looked forward to further consolidation of these ties during his time in Austria.

President Klestil accepted an invitation to visit Malta.

25.01.2000