German Chancellor Merkel in Malta 10-11 January

The Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Angela Merkel, will pay an official visit to Malta between 10 Monday and 11 Tuesday January, 2011.

6 January 2011, 12:00am

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Government announced that, during her visit, the German Chancellor will pay a courtesy call on The President of Malta.

Merkel will have official talks with the Prime Minister, followed by a joint press conference at Auberge de Castille. The German Chancellor will also have a courtesy call by the Leader of the Opposition.

Merkel will also be paying a private visit to St. John’s Co-Cathedral.

Merkel will also be awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Science by the University of Malta - decided during a university senate meeting in December.

"Regrettably due to the numerous engagements that had to be scheduled during her visit to Malta, it was not possible to include a graduation ceremony on this occasion," a university spokesperson said. "We are liaising with the Chancellor’s Office regarding a future date."