PRESS RELEASE BY THE OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER: Speaker of the House of Representatives Anġlu Farrugia delivers key interventions at the parliamentary meeting on Ukraine's recovery in Rome

The Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta, Anġlu Farrugia, delivered two interventions today during the Parliamentary Meeting held in the margins of the 4th Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome. The meeting brought together parliamentary leaders and representatives to deliberate on pathways for Ukraine's reconstruction and long-term resilience amid the ongoing war.

Speaker Farrugia participated online in two key sessions, delivering impactful contributions on the role of private investment in economic recovery and the importance of human capital in Ukraine's future.

In his first address, Speaker Farrugia emphasised the need to see Ukraine's recovery as more than rebuilding infrastructure. He urged participants to view it as an opportunity to reshape Ukraine's economy into one that is modern, resilient, and attractive to private investment.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives advocated for the development of a strong legislative framework for public-private partnerships (PPPs), describing them as essential tools for harnessing private sector innovation in service of the public good. He also called for judicial reforms and strong institutions to ensure contract enforcement and protect property rights aimed to attract long-term investment.

In his second intervention, the Speaker of the House focused on human capital as the cornerstone of Ukraine's social and economic recovery. He reminded attendees that behind the statistics of war are real people—displaced families, interrupted lives, and untold trauma.

Speaker Farrugia called for comprehensive support for the safe and dignified return of refugees, emphasizing the need for housing, services, and inclusive local reintegration. Education and workforce development were also central themes. Speaker Anġlu Farrugia urged prioritisation of vocational training, digital education, and reskilling initiatives to empower displaced persons.

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