President George Vella on a visit to Gozo has had the opportunity to listen closely to the recent experiences in the last year and a half of companies and residents on the island, particularly due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

During a visit to financial services company Michael Grech, he met with the Board of Directors, as well as the workers.

Discussions were held on the challenges that have hit this industry in recent months, as well as on certain solutions proposed in collaboration with governmental and regulatory authorities.

The President also visited FXB in the Xewkija industrial area.where he spoke about the importance of workers in each sector and expressed his appreciation for the determination of the workers themselves to find concrete and even creative solutions for the struggles brought about by the pandemic.

The final meeting on Gozo for the President was held with the Board Members of the Gozo Regional Development Authority.

The consultation document on the Strategy for Gozo was presented to President Vella. The strategy proposed by the authority is based on three main pillars which focus on eight specific areas that are important for Gozo.

In his comments, the President reiterated the importance of a broad and inclusive dialogue and consultation to ensure a better quality of life for all.

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