State of the Nation Conference

George, together with James Sciberras and other stakeholders from various walks of life, participated in the annual State of the Nation Conference, hosted by H.E. Myriam Spiteri Debono, President of Malta.

During this conference, George had the opportunity to hear Vincent Marmarà presenting the results of the survey which focused on the needs and opinions of Maltese citizens, to understand the beliefs of the Maltese people better. The theme of the conference was on the economic model that Malta currently has.

George and the other attendees also had the opportunity to listen to various panel discussions on a bunch of different topics, all relating back to the Maltese People and the current economic model. Amongst the panel speakers were Ministers and Shadow Ministers.

During coffee breaks and after the conference, George informally spoke to various people, including H.E. Myriam Spiteri Debono (President of the Republic), Dr Robert Abela (Prime Minister), Prof. Vincent Marmarà (Statistician), Lou Bondi (ex-Broadcaster), Prof. Andrew Azzoppardi (Dean and Broadcaster), various esteemed guests and Members of Parliament from both sides of the House of Representatives.

George Vella, together with James Sciberras, the Commissioner for Children and the President of Malta
George and James with Andrew Azzoppardi
George and James with Lou Bondi
George and James with Vincent Marmarà