PRESS RELEASE BY THE OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER Speaker receives the new Ambassador of the Kingdom of Eswatini

Speaker of the House of Representatives Anġlu Farrugia received H.E. Ms Thandazile Penelope Mbuyisa, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Eswatini to Malta, following the presentation of her Letters of Credence to H.E. the President of Malta.

During the meeting, Speaker Farrugia welcomed Ambassador Mbuyisa and congratulated her on her appointment. He highlighted the importance of parliamentary diplomacy and underlined Malta's commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations between Malta and the Kingdom of Eswatini, both at governmental and parliamentary levels.

Discussions focused on areas of mutual interest, including cooperation within international fora, particularly through platforms such as the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, the promotion of dialogue, and opportunities to enhance collaboration in fields of common concern. Speaker Farrugia also outlined the role and functions of the Maltese Parliament, emphasising its contribution to democratic governance.

Ambassador Mbuyisa expressed her appreciation for the warm welcome and conveyed her country's commitment to fostering closer ties with Malta. She reaffirmed her willingness to work towards strengthening bilateral relations during her term of office.