PM meets Maltese in Melbourne

Hundreds of Maltese emigrants, along with their children and grandchildren, attended an activity held in Melbourne for the Maltese community to meet with Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and Michelle Muscat.

Coming from different parts of Malta and having lived for many years in the state of Victoria, they spoke to Muscat’s family of their childhood memories and their youth in Malta and Gozo, recounting their lives and their cherished memories, and how succeeding generations continued successfully in Australia.

Speaking at the occasion, the Prime Minister thanked the Maltese community in Melbourne for such a great turn out to the meeting. He urged them to continue participating in activities organised by the Maltese for the Maltese, Muscat said that it was also crucial to participate with the Australian community. He said that the Maltese in Australia should not be a minority group but part of the Australian continent, just as much as they feel that Malta is their home.

Muscat said that, as demonstrated through economic results, every visit abroad is trying to bring more jobs to Malta. He also spoke about the satisfaction he feels when listening to grandchild of those who went to find employment in Australia, who are considering going back to work in Malta.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Promotion Carmelo Abela and Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Sport and Voluntary Organizations Clifton Grima also addressed the hundreds of migrants present.