THE PRESIDENT RECEIVES THE CREDENTIALS OF H.E. THE AMBASSADOR OF SPAIN

The President of Malta, H.E. Prof Guido de Marco this morning received the credentials of the Ambassador of Spain for Malta, H.E. Se'�or Jose de Carvajal Salido, at the Palace, Valletta. The newly appointed ambassador was accompanied by his wife and by the Commercial Counsellor of the Embassy, Se'�or Jose Luis Otero.

President de Marco and Ambassador de Carvajal Salido discussed the relations between the two countries. President de Marco said that these relations have always been good and was sure that they will be further strenghtened in the future.

H.E. Se'�or Jose de Carvajal Salido is a career diplomat, having served in different posts in the Spanish Dplomatic Corps. Most recently he was Director General of International Affairs regarding Security and Disarmament and member of the administrative council for National Heritage. Ambassador Jose de Carvajal Salido is a lawyer and holds a degree in diplomatic studies.

The President and Mrs de Marco later hosted H.E. Se'�or Jose de Carvajal Salido and his entourage to an official luncheon at Verdala Castle.