Valletta, Malta - UPF-Malta hosted a commemorative evening May 10 during which Dr. Young-Cheol Song, chair of UPF-Europe, delivered a keynote address on the theme of "One Family under God." Attending the soirée were members of the Administrative Council UPF-Malta and Ambassadors for Peace. Dinner was prepared by chef Tomoko Cassar.
On the following day, a historic meeting took place with Malta's new President, H.E. Dr. George Abela, at the Presidential Palace. Upon hearing Dr. Song describe UPF-International's work throughout Europe and its global activities in support of the United Nations, the president recommended that UPF-International hold an international conference in Malta.
Present at the meeting were members of Malta's Parliament, Hon. Dr. Marlene Pullicino and Mr. Noel Farrugia, both Ambassadors for Peace. Representing UPF-Malta were Secretary General Dr. Nnamdi Ahunanya, Council Member Mr. Bryan Corlett, senior Ambassador for Peace Dr. Emmanuel Bezzina, and Financial Administrator Mr. Francis Cassar.
A tree-planting ceremony took place at Ta' Qali National Park, followed by a meeting with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Louis Galea, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Tonio Borg.
For the keynote address and more information about the peace tour, click here.