PRESS RELEASE BY THE OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER Farewell Call by the Outgoing Ambassador of Spain to the Speaker of the House of Representatives

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Anġlu Farrugia, received a farewell call from His Excellency José María Muriel Palomino, outgoing Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to Malta.

During the meeting, Speaker Farrugia expressed his appreciation for the valuable contribution made by Ambassador Muriel Palomino during his tenure in Malta, noting his efforts in further strengthening the longstanding and friendly relations between Malta and Spain. He also thanked the Ambassador for his commitment to promoting cooperation and dialogue between the two countries at various levels.

Discussions focused on bilateral relations, areas of mutual interest, and the close ties shared by Malta and Spain, both at parliamentary level and within the broader European and Mediterranean context.

José María Muriel Palomino thanked the Speaker of the House of Representatives Anġlu Farrugia for the cordial cooperation extended to him throughout his diplomatic mission and conveyed his best wishes for the continued strengthening of relations between the two countries.

The meeting took place in a cordial atmosphere, reflecting the mutual respect and friendship that characterise relations between Malta and the Kingdom of Spain.