Republic Day of Malta celebration organized by the High Commission of Malta in Canberra

The High Commission of Malta hosted a reception on Monday, 13 December 2021, at the
Commonwealth Club in Canberra, to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the establishment of
the Republic of Malta, to recall the effort and struggle of our ancestors.

In his speech, the High Commissioner of Malta, H.E. Mr. Mario Farrugia Borg highlighted that
our Maltese history spins back 7000 years and our intangible heritage, identity, values and
cuisine have survived multiple waves of foreign colonisation. High Commissioner reflected
on the fact that our archipelago punches above its weight in vision, progress and
achievements. Furthermore, our values are shared and celebrated by hundreds of thousands
of Maltese living abroad, with the largest community calling Australia home. He also
explained that Malta treasures our bilateral relations with like-minded partners, such as
Australia and New Zealand whom we work with to achieve our common goals.

The High Commissioner took the opportunity to thank the Deputy High Commissioner, Ms.
Denise Demicoli, for her continuous support and dedication, as she completes her tenure
this year and welcomed Ms. Gail Demanuele, who will take over this role.

The reception was attended by the Chief of Protocol Mr. Ian McConville, Heads of Missions,
members of the diplomatic corps and Officers of the Maltese Australian Association in
Canberra and Queanbeyan, the President of the Maltese Community Council of NSW. The
Consuls General of Malta in Sydney and Melbourne were also present, including former High
Commissioner of Malta, Mr. Chares Muscat and Spouse, Mrs. Victoria Muscat.