New High Commissioner of Malta to Australia

On Friday, 19 November 1999, Mr. Ives de Barro, presented his Letters of Commission to H.E. Sir William Deane Ac, KBE, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia. The High Commissioner of Malta to Australia was accompanied by his wife.

In a brief private meeting, the Governor-General and the High Commissioner discussed bilateral relations and the possibility for further cooperation between the two countries. They also made reference to the Maltese community in Australia, particularly its achievements.

After the meeting, the newly accredited High Commissioner inspected a Naval

Guard of Honour and the band from the Military Academy.