Former Education Minister Dolores Cristina has been confirmed as acting President, President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca said today.

Speaking during a meeting with the Opposition, Ms Coleiro Preca said that she looks forward to working with Ms Cristina, both when she is abroad on official business as well as when she is in Malta .

Opposition leader Simon Busuttil welcomed the news, and said the Opposition is willing to support the President.

Ms Coleiro Preca reiterated the pledge that her presidency will be a unifying one, and expressed her appreciation for the Opposition’s support.