President George Vella and Mrs Miriam Vella have been on a visit to Gozo, during which they visited Magro Brothers and the Gozo Business Chamber.

On a visit to Magro Brothers company at Xewkija, the President was shown the processes through which various products are made, including honey, olive oil, cheeselets, and lace.

Chairman of Magro Brothers, John Magro, praised the values upon which the President of Malta emphasises his work and which distinguish Malta from other countries.

President George Vella expressed his satisfaction in the work of this company, as well as its willingness to continue investing and to make the most of every opportunity.

He also linked his speech to the national conferences held by the Office of the President in recent months and appealed to everyone to listen respectfully to the views of others.

On a visit to the Gozo Business Chamber, the President had the opportunity to hear about and discuss the effects of the pandemic on the Gozitan economy.

President of the Gozo Business Chamber Joseph Borg explained the importance of exploiting other innovative areas of the Gozitan economy, including the digital and renewable energy sectors.

Another topic discussed was the environment, on which the President stressed the importance of properly complying with planning and development regulations, while reiterating his call for balance between development and protection of the environment.

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