President George Abela has started a state visit to Germany at the invitation of Joachim Gauck.

He is accompanied by Foreign Minister George Vella and Economic Affairs Minister  Chris Cardona, among others.

Dolores Cristina is Acting President.

Dr Abela returns on Friday evening.

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