<a href='https://ads.independent.com.mt/www/delivery/ck.php?n=afef72b0&cb=145' target='_blank'><img data-src='https://ads.independent.com.mt/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=22&cb=145&n=afef72b0' border='0' alt='' /></a>The Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta on Tuesday addressed guests gathered in Ankara for the celebration of Malta’s National Day, organised by the Embassy of Malta in Türkiye. In his remarks, the Speaker extended his warmest greetings to the Turkish hosts and to all those present, underlining that Malta’s National Day is a moment of reflection, pride, and gratitude. He noted that it marks the journey of the Maltese people towards independence and sovereignty, while also reaffirming Malta’s enduring values of peace, dialogue, and respect for human dignity. ADVERTISEMENTThe Speaker recalled the longstanding relations between Malta and Türkiye, rooted in their shared Mediterranean identity. Later in the day, the Speaker met with his counterpart, Prof. Dr Numan Kurtulmuş, Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye.