Ali bin Saad Al Kharji, Ambassador of Qatar and Deputy Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, held a farewell ceremony in honour of Tunisian and Italian Ambassadors Zahra Ladgham and Giovanni Umberto De Vito.
The ceremony was held at Villa Al-Wajba Palace, the ambassador’s official residence in Madliena.
Mr Al Kharji expressed his appreciation for having the opportunity to host this event. He thanked Ambassadors Ladgham and De Vito for their hard work during their time in Malta, pointing out that he felt confident and hopeful that even as they left, both ambassadors had consolidated the firm foundations for greater co-operation and collaboration.
Ms Ladgham delivered a short speech in which she thanked the ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps for this generous gesture, and for the celebration in her honour. She also thanked the Maltese people’s hospitality, saying she had experienced co-operation, love and appreciation during her stay in Malta.
Mr De Vito said he enjoyed his time in Malta, in view of the strong relations and the geographical, linguistic and cultural ties between the Italian and the Maltese people. The nice memories and impressions he would carry with him would remain forever in his mind and would always contribute towards strengthening bilateral connections between the two countries. Mr Al Kharji presented a farewell memento to the two ambassadors.