Convention of Leaders of Associations of Maltese abroad and of Maltese origin

As part of the programme of celebrations to mark the new Millennium in Malta, the Government has decided to include the holding of a Convention of Leaders of Associations of Maltese Abroad and of Maltese Origin.

The Convention, which will be held from Monday, 3 January to Friday, 14 January 2000 with the motto "F'Rabta mal-Maltin ta' Barra", will serve as an occasion for all Maltese, wherever they are and from wherever they come, to welcome the new Millennium in a bond of love and solidarity.

The Multilateral Affairs Department, within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Emigrants' Commission are organising the said Convention.

The themes chosen for discussion during the Convention will be the following:

• Maltese Connections Overseas;
• Maintenance of Maltese Culture and Language;
• The Elderly and Services Available to them;
• Youths and their Achievements;
• Bilateral Agreements; and
• The Maltese Migrants and Religion

An exhibition of works of art, paintings and sculptures, by Maltese artists living abroad and a photographic exhibition of Maltese abroad and of Maltese origin that have excelled in various fields, will also be held. Various other cultural and recreational activities for participants will be held before, during and after the Convention.

A programme of the Convention and activities associated with it will be announced in due course.

Further information may be obtained from Mr. Victor Pace, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Multilateral Affairs Department. Tel.:245731 or Monsignor Philip Calleja, Emigrants Commission Tel.: 240255.