The President of Malta

Speech by His Excellency George Vella, President of the Republic of Malta at the Reception of the National Day of the Republic of Türkiye, 30 October 2023.

Your Excellency, Ambassador Erdeniz Şen, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honourable Ministers and Members of Parliament, Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to the people of the Republic of Türkiye as you celebrate and mark the beginning of the Century of Türkiye, the centennial Read more…

Speech delivered by His Excellency George Vella, President of the Republic of Malta at the Rolex Middle Sea Race Prize Giving Ceremony organized by the Royal Malta Yacht Club, Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, 28 October 2023.

Honourable Ministers Excellencies Commodore David Cremona Vice Commodore Mark Napier Rear Commodore Georges Bonello DuPuis Distinguished Guests, It is a great pleasure to be once again here with you at the Prize Giving Ceremony of the 44th Rolex Middle Sea Race. This prestigious race has become one of Malta’s long-established Read more…

“Age should not impede a person from continuing to get involved and play a civic role in the community” – the President of Malta

The President of Malta George Vella said that the elderly should be provided every space and opportunity to continue using their knowledge and abilities for their own good and for the good of the community. “We cannot lose this wisdom and experience. These are not something old or superfluous, but Read more…

Speech by His Excellency George Vella, President of Malta, during the Gozo Day and Ġieħ Għawdex Awarding Ceremony, 28th October 2023. (Speech in MT)

Nirringrazzjakom talli għoġobkom tagħmlu din l-istedina sabiex għal darb’oħra ningħaqad magħkom għal din iċ-ċelebrazzjoni li nagħmlu kull sena. Mitejn u ħamsa u għoxrin (225) sena ilu, l-Arċipriet Saverio Cassar irnexxielu jgħaqqad lill-Għawdxin wara għan ewlieni – li jiksbu l-ħelsien tal-gżira Għawdxija mill-ħakma Franċiża. Dan l-avveniment għadu sal-ġurnata tal-lum wieħed mill-aktar Read more…

Speech by H.E. George Vella, President of Malta, during the annual ‘Active Ageing Awards’ event, 27 October 2023 (Speech in MT).

Onorevoli Ministru, Segretarju Permanenti, Onorevoli Membri, Dr De Gabriele, Mistednin Distinti, L-ewwel nett, nixtieq nirringrazzjakom ta’ din l-istedina għaliex, kif qal anki l-Ministru, din hija okkażjoni li tagħtik pjaċir li tkun qiegħed hawnhekk u tara dan ir-rikonoxximent ta’ nies ta’ ċertu età li jibqgħu attivi fis-soċjetà u mhux biss, imma Read more…

Speech by HE George Vella, President of Malta on the occasion of the National Day of the Federal Republic of Austria, 26 October 2023.

Your Excellency, Ambassador Erika Bernhard, President Emeritus, Honourable Minister, Honourable Members of Parliament, Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, I am very pleased to be here with you this evening as we come together to celebrate the National Day of the Federal Republic of Austria. I will begin by thanking Ambassador Bernhard for Read more…

“All the dignitaries I met during my visit referred to the Maltese community in Australia with the highest possible praise” – President Vella

President George Vella commended the Maltese Community in New South Wales for their commitment in keeping the Maltese identity alive. “I am sure you will also instil the same sense of pride and belonging towards the Maltese Islands to the younger generations”, said President Vella whilst encouraging this community to keep their Read more…

President Vella received by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, David Hurley

This morning, the President of Malta, George Vella, was received by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, David Hurley, at Admiralty House in Sydney. Exchanges focused on the excellent nature of bilateral relations between Malta and Australia. President Vella also expressed Malta’s support for fostering closer ties between the Read more…

Speech by His Excellency George Vella at the Malta National Day and Maltese Community Event, Canberra, 17 October 2023.

Hon. Minister Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi, Hon. Minister Chris Bowen, High Commissioner Farrugia Borg, Hon. Simon Birmingham, Assistant Secretary Jane Hardy, Acting Chief of Protocol Sophia Knight, Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Allow me to say a few words in Maltese to introduce my speech. Għeżież ħutna Maltin u Għawdxin, Ninsab ferm kuntent Read more…

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