PRESIDENCY OF THE CONSULAR CORPS OF WASHINGTON D.C.

PRESIDENCY OF THE CONSULAR CORPS OF WASHINGTON D.C.

The Consul General at the Embassy of Malta in Washington D.C., Alfred A. Farrugia, has been elected President of the Consular Corps of Washington D.C. for the period 1 July 2000 to 30 June 2001. This is the first time in the history of the Consular Corps in Washington that a Maltese consular officer has been elected to the office of President.

The objectives of the Consular Corps are to look after the interests of its members and to promote the cause of the Corps among eligible colleagues and organizations active in consular affairs. The Consular Corps maintains close relations with the U.S. Department of State and Department of Justice, among others. During his tenure, Mr. Farrugia intends to increase the relevance of the Consular Corps to its membership and to the wider diplomatic community in Washington.