The head of the Italian Military Mission to Malta, Colonel Giovanni Ormetti, yesterday addressed a conference for officers of the Armed Forces of Malta.

The head of the AFM, Commander Brigadier Carmel Vassallo, also attended.

Col. Ormetti spoke about defence in Italy, with particular reference to the duties, organisation, and weaponry used by the Italian army.

He also spoke about the transformation from the obligatory service (Leva) towards the “professionalisation” of the forces (Professionale 3)

The activity generated quite a lot of interest among the Maltese officials and Brigadier Vassallo thanked the Italian mission for their sterling work in Malta.