In pictures: Cabinet is sworn in after general election

Robert Abela's cabinet of 21 ministers and two parliamentary secretaries have been sworn in at a ceremony at the Grand Master's Palace in Valletta.

The prime minister chose his cabinet on Wednesday, three days after the Labour party secured its historic fourth successive term in government.

Among the major changes is Ian Borg, who will serve as Health Minister, Jonathan Attard as the new Infrastructure, Planning and Employment Minister and Chris Fearne, who returns to the cabinet as Foreign Minister.

Glenn Bedingfield has been promoted to Home Affairs Minister, while Byron Camilleri takes over the education and sports portfolio. Clifton Grima will be responsible for justice.

Minister for Local Government Alison Zerafa Civelli embraces her sister, Lydia Abela, wife of the prime minister. Photo: Jonathan Borg

Home Affairs Minister Glenn Bedingfield kisses the cross as part of the swearing-in ceremony. Photo: Jonathan Borg

Health Minister Ian Borg and family arrive for the swearing in ceremony. Photo: Kristina Vella

Justice minister Clifton Grima arrives for his swearing-in ceremony with his family. Photo: Jonathan Borg

Equality Minister Rosianne Cutajar checks her phone before the swearing-in ceremony. Photo: Jonathan Borg

Julia Farrugia Portelli is returning to cabinet as inclusion minister. Photo: Jonathan Borg

Jonathan Attard, who was handed a super ministry for planning, infrastructure and employment, arrives with his family for the ceremony. Photo: Jonathan Borg

President Myriam Spiteri Debono greets Agriculture Minister Anton Refalo with a hug. Photo: Jonathan Borg

Economy minister Silvio Schembri kisses the cross as part of the swearing-in ceremony. Photo: Jonathan Borg

Finance Minister Clyde Caruana ahead of the swearing-in ceremony. Photo: Jonathan Borg

Chris Fearne puts his hand on the cross as he swears in as Foreign and European Affairs Minister. Photo: Jonathan Borg

Miriam Dalli ahead of her swearing in as energy minister. Photo: Jonathan Borg

Deo Debattista waves as he arrives for his swearing-in ceremony as parliamentary secretary. Photo: Kristina Vella

Malcolm Paul Agius Galea and family arrive for the ceremony at the Grand Master's Palace. Photo: Kristina Vella

Prime Minister Robert Abela greets people outside the ceremony. Photo: Kristina Vella