PRESS RELEASE BY THE OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER Speaker Anġlu Farrugia addresses the Conference of Young Leaders in New Delhi

On 16 January Speaker of the House of Representatives Anġlu Farrugia addressed the Conference of Young Leaders in a special session of the series of Distinguished Lectures in New Delhi, India.

Addressing the gathering of young leaders from across India, Speaker Farrugia spoke about the relations between Malta and India established formally shortly after both countries gained independence from Britain, drawing compelling historical parallels. He explained how this newfound independence paved the way for deepening relations between both countries at the social and economic levels, which were also supported by consistent parliamentary diplomacy, highlighting various exchanges at parliamentary level that took place over the past decades.

The Speaker argued that moral authority, restraint and independent judgement remain the foundations of enduring influence. Speaker Farrugia concluded his address by stating that the future is not something that one inherits, but something that one shapes by having strong leaders with the right vision to steer the country and enable it to face the many challenges that it will face.

The Speaker was accompanied by the Maltese High Commissioner in New Delhi Reuben Gauci, who also addressed the gathering of young leaders.