OPR- Friday, 9th  July 2004 - Valletta

The President of Malta, H.E. Dr. Edward Fenech Adami leaves Malta this afternoon for Austria to attend the State Funeral of the late Austrian President Dr. Thomas Klestil.

President Klestil passed away on Tuesday 6^th July. The funeral will be held in Vienna tomorrow Saturday, 10^th July 2004.

President Fenech Adami will be accompanied by Mr. Walter Balzan, Ambassador to Austria.  H.E. returns to Malta on Sunday evening.

 President Fenech Adami signing the book of condolence for Austrian President Thomas Klestil at the Consulate General of Austria, in Valletta on Thursday 8th July 2004