The Vice-Chancellor of the University of London, Sir Graeme Davies, paid a courtesy visit on Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi at his office in Valletta.
Sir Graeme, who was accompanied by a delegation of professors from the prestigious Goldsmiths College, said the University of London will continue to assist Malta's St Martin's Institute of IT to set itself up to the standards of international tertiary education of the calibre and reputation of the University of London.
Dr Gonzi said the government has made clear its vision to develop Malta into a centre of excellence in educational services and that research and innovation will be supported.
Research and innovation are recognised as important elements for a knowledge based society, and the government has set a strategy of excellence for the country in this regard, he said.