President of Malta George Vella left Malta for a visit to Australia on Wednesday afternoon. 

The main objective of this visit will be meeting with the Maltese communities in Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Sydney.

President Vella will also have a series of official meetings, among others, with the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia David Hurley, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, with the Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton, as well as with the Governors of the states he will be visiting.

The delegation of the President of Malta in Australia includes the Minister for Public Works and Planning, Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi.

For the duration of President Vella’s engagements in Australia, Professor Frank Bezzina will serve as Acting President.

The President will return to Malta on Monday 23rd October 2023.