CHINESE PARLIAMENTARY DELEGATION ON VISIT TO MALTA

H.E. Mr Tian Jiyun, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China, will be leading a parliamentary delegation on a visit to Malta between the 8th and 12th November 2000.

During his visit, H.E. Mr Jiyun shall be meeting the Hon. Anton Tabone, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Talks between Mr Speaker and the Vice-Chairman are expected to focus on the further strengthening of relations and enhancement of co-operation between the House of Representatives of Malta and the National People's Congress of China.

The programme of visit also includes courtesy calls on H.E. the President, Prof. Guido de Marco; the Prime Minister, the Hon. Eddie Fenech Adami; the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Joe Borg, and the Leader of Opposition, the Hon. Alfred Sant.

Wednesday, 8^th November, 2000

1550 Arrival at Ministerial Lounge – Malta International Airport.

Thursday, 9^th November, 2000

 1100 Meeting with Mr Speaker, the Hon. Anton Tabone.

1215 Courtesy call on the Prime Minister, the Hon. Eddie Fenech Adami.

Friday, 10^th November, 2000

1000 Courtesy call on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Joe Borg.

1130 Courtesy call on H.E. The President, Prof. Guido de Marco.

1900 Courtesy call on the Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Alfred Sant.

Sunday, 12^th November, 2000

1500 Departure .