President Eddie Fenech Adami yesterday laid a wreath at the Martyrs Sanctuary and visited the Soldiers Museum as part of his activities during his second and final day of an official visit to Algeria. On arrival at the Office of the President of Algeria, he was welcomed by President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and received the National Salute and followed by an Inspection of the Guard of Honour.

At the official talks the Presidents discussed aspects of bilateral and international relations. The Presidents spoke on the furthering commercial and financial cooperation. The presence of businessmen from a wide spectrum of entrepreneurship in Malta prove that there is the will that both countries collaborate in increasing commerce in both countries and beyond.

The President attended the signing of a memorandum of understanding by Foreign Affairs Minister Michael Frendo and his Tunisian counterpart Murad Medelci on consultations between the two Ministries and on visa Abolition for diplomatic service passport holders.

President Abdelasis Boutefika hosted President Fenech Adami to a state lunch at the People’s Palace.

Earlier, President Fenech Adami had talks with Abdelaziz Belkhadem, Prime Minister of the National Assembly.

The President returned to Malta last night.