Valletta non-profit welcomes inauguration of new parliament

The NGO Valletta Alive Foundation has welcomed the inauguration of the new parliament building and urged the government to make the best possible use of the important iconic building to further enhance Valletta’s international image. 

“Using Renzo Piano’s creation to enhance Valletta’s image overseas benefits Malta in many different ways,” said vice chairman Geoffrey Pisani Bencini in a press statement.

“It adds value to destination Malta as it improves Valletta’s attractiveness for visitors and adds a further place to visit.   International attention also benefits the cultural sector with greater potential for international visitors to take note of Maltese cultural activities and works.  

“The cultural aspect of the new parliament building and of the revitalised city gate area takes added significance in the context of Valletta 2018, European Capital of Culture. Above all, it benefits Valletta as increased interest in the city could generate inward investment in the rehabilitation of its many historic buildings.”

“Our national parliament building, in a World Heritage site, designed by a world renowned architect gives us an excellent opportunity to attract international attention to Valletta.  VAF hopes that the Maltese authorities will make the best of this opportunity.”