The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, welcomed the President of Malta, H.E. Dr George Vella, and his wife Mrs Miriam Vella on a State Visit to Ireland this week, commencing on Wednesday 1st March and continuing to Friday 3rd March 2023.
The State Visit by President Vella reciprocates the State Visit of President Higgins to Malta in May 2022, and serves to strengthen the historical, cultural, educational and diplomatic ties between the two countries.
On the evening of the first day of the State Visit by H.E. Dr George Vella, the President and Sabina Higgins hosted a State Dinner in honour of their guests.
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