OFFICIAL DELEGATION from the FEDERAL REPUBLIC of GERMANY 11:35 Prof Dr Norbert Lammert and His Delegation Arrive in Malta

PROGRAMME IN BRIEF

Monday, 16 April 2012 OFFICIAL DELEGATION FROM THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY 11:35 Prof Dr Norbert Lammert and his delegation arrive in Malta

12:00 Visit to the Cathedral Museum and to the Cathedral – Mdina Prof Dr Norbert LAMMERT President of the German Parliament (Bundestag) 13:00 Lunch in honour of the German delegation hosted by the Hon Michael Frendo – Xara Palace Hotel, Mdina Dr Hubert ZIEGLER

Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Malta 14:45 Courtesy call on H.E. Dr George Abela,

President of Malta – San Anton Palace, Mr Günther GLOSER Ħ’Attard Member of the German Parliament (Bundestag) 15:35 Check-in at Hotel – Floriana Mr Stefan MÜLLER Member of the German Parliament (Bundestag) 17:00 Official meeting with the Hon Michael Frendo – The Palace, Valletta Dr Alexander TROCHE Deputy Chief of Protocol of the German Parliament 17:35 Signing of the Speaker’s Visitors’ Book (Bundestag) 17:45 Official meeting with the Standing Committee Dr Maika JACHMANN on Foreign and European Affairs and with the Press Officer Malta-Germany Joint Parliamentary Friendship Group Mr Alexander WOOD Official Interpreter to the German delegation 19:05 Meeting with the Hon Carmelo Mifsud Bonnici, Minister for Home and Parliamentary Affairs – Auberge d’Aragon, Valletta

20:00 Official dinner – The Palace, Valletta

1 2 PROGRAMME IN BRIEF

Monday, 16 April 2012 OFFICIAL DELEGATION FROM THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY 11:35 Prof Dr Norbert Lammert and his delegation arrive in Malta

Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Malta 14:45 Courtesy call on H.E. Dr George Abela,

20:00 Official dinner – The Palace, Valletta

1 2 Tuesday, 17 April 2012

09:00 Tour of the Tapestry Chamber and the State Rooms – The Palace, Valletta

09:45 Courtesy call on the Hon Anġlu Farrugia, Deputy Leader responsible for Parliamentary Affairs of the Partit Laburista, the Party in Opposition – The Palace, Valletta

10:30 Courtesy call on the Hon Lawrence Gonzi, Prime Minister – Auberge de Castille, Valletta

11:10 Upper Barrakka Gardens – Valletta

12:00 Guided tour of the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum – Paola

13:30 Reception for the German Business and Cultural Community in Malta – Ambassador’s Residence, Ħal Lija

15:00 Visit to the Marsa Open Centre – Marsa

16:00 Guided visit of St John’s Co-Cathedral – Valletta

16:55 Prof Dr Norbert Lammert and the Hon Michael Frendo address the media – The Palace, Valletta

17:15 Public Lecture – The Palace, Valletta

19:00 Prof Dr Norbert Lammert and his delegation leave Malta

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!"#"$"%"#"&"'"'"E 12:00 The Honourable Michael Frendo, Speaker of the Parliament of Malta, accompanies the German delegation on a tour of the Albrecht Dürer collection of woodcuts and Monday, 16 April 2012 copperplates in the Cathedral Museum

Venue: Mdina Cathedral Museum, Archbishop Square, 11:35 Arrival of the President of the German Mdina

Parliament (Bundestag) and his delegation at A tour of the Cathedral of Mdina follows Malta International Airport, on board a special German Air Force Global 5000 aircraft Venue: Mdina Cathedral, Archbishop Square, Mdina

The German delegation is welcomed by the 13:00 The Honourable Michael Frendo, Speaker Speaker of the Parliament of Malta, the of the Parliament of Malta, hosts the Honourable Michael Frendo, and the German delegation to lunch Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Dr Hubert Ziegler Venue: de Mondion Restaurant, Xara Palace Hotel, Misraħ il-Kunsill, Mdina

Venue: Ministerial Lounge, Malta International Airport

Also in attendance: 14:30 Motorcade departs from Mdina

Ambassador Gaetan Naudi Diplomatic Counsellor to the Speaker, 14:40 Motorcade arrives at the Official Residence of House of Representatives, Malta His Excellency the President of Malta, Ms Pauline Abela Clerk Assistant, House of Ħ’Attard Representatives, Malta

DOI Photographer and media will cover the arrival Prof Dr Norbert Lammert, President of the

German Parliament (Bundestag), and his

delegation, accompanied by the Honourable

11:45 Motorcade departs from Malta International Michael Frendo, Speaker of the Parliament of Airport Malta, are welcomed at the entrance of the Official Residence of His Excellency the 11:55 Motorcade arrives at Mdina President of the Republic of Malta by Major Mark Mallia, Aide-de-Camp to the President

5 6 !"#"$"%"#"&"'"'"E 12:00 The Honourable Michael Frendo, Speaker of the Parliament of Malta, accompanies the German delegation on a tour of the Albrecht Dürer collection of woodcuts and Monday, 16 April 2012 copperplates in the Cathedral Museum

Venue: Mdina Cathedral Museum, Archbishop Square, 11:35 Arrival of the President of the German Mdina

Venue: Ministerial Lounge, Malta International Airport

Also in attendance: 14:30 Motorcade departs from Mdina

DOI Photographer and media will cover the arrival Prof Dr Norbert Lammert, President of the

German Parliament (Bundestag), and his

delegation, accompanied by the Honourable

5 6 14:45 Prof Dr Norbert Lammert, President of the German Parliament (Bundestag), and his 16:50 Motorcade departs from the Grand Hotel delegation pay a Courtesy call on His Excelsior Excellency Dr George Abela, President of the Republic of Malta 16:55 Motorcade arrives at The Palace, Valletta

Venue: Drawing Room, San Anton Palace, Ħ’Attard Prof Dr Norbert Lammert, President of the In attendance with His Excellency the President of Malta: German Parliament (Bundestag), and his delegation are welcomed at the door of The Hon Michael Frendo Speaker of the Parliament of Malta Palace by Ambassador Gaetan Naudi, Mr Joe Church Secretary to the Presidency Diplomatic Counsellor to the Speaker of the Ambassador Mario Costa Diplomatic Adviser to the President Parliament of Malta, and accompanied to the Mr Richard Dimech Private Secretary to the President Major Mark Mallia Aide-de-Camp to the President Speaker’s Chambers

17:00 Official meeting between Prof Dr Norbert 15:20 Prof Dr Norbert Lammert, President of the Lammert, President of the German German Parliament (Bundestag), signs the Parliament (Bundestag), and his delegation, Visitors’ Book and the Honourable Michael Frendo, Venue: San Anton Palace, Ħ’Attard Speaker of the Parliament of Malta, and his delegation

Venue: Speaker’s Chambers, The Palace The exchange of gifts between Prof Dr Norbert Lammert and His Excellency Dr George Abela will be done through Protocol In attendance with the Speaker of the Parliament of Malta:

Mr Raymond Scicluna Clerk of the House of Representatives Ambassador Gaetan Naudi Diplomatic Counsellor to the Speaker, 15:25 Motorcade departs from San Anton Palace, House of Representatives Ħ’Attard Ms Pauline Abela Clerk Assistant, House of Representatives 15:35 Motorcade arrives at the Grand Hotel Excelsior, Floriana Exchange of gifts between Prof Dr Norbert Lammert and Check-in of the delegation at the Hotel the Hon Michael Frendo

7 8 14:45 Prof Dr Norbert Lammert, President of the German Parliament (Bundestag), and his 16:50 Motorcade departs from the Grand Hotel delegation pay a Courtesy call on His Excelsior Excellency Dr George Abela, President of the Republic of Malta 16:55 Motorcade arrives at The Palace, Valletta

7 8 17:35 Prof Dr Norbert Lammert, President of the 19:05 Prof Dr Norbert Lammert, President of the German Parliament (Bundestag), signs the German Parliament (Bundestag), and his Visitors’ Book of the Parliament of Malta delegation meet with the Hon Carmelo Mifsud Bonnici, Minister for Home and Venue: Speaker’s Chambers, The Palace Parliamentary Affairs

17:40 Prof Dr Norbert Lammert, President of the Venue: Board Room, Auberge d’Aragon, Valletta German Parliament (Bundestag), and his delegation are accompanied by the In attendance with the Minister for Home and Parliamentary Affairs: Hon Michael Frendo, Speaker of the Parliament of Malta, for a joint meeting with Mr Mario Debattista Permanent Secretary at the Ministry the Standing Committee on Foreign and of Home and Parliamentary Affairs European Affairs of the House and Members Mr Thomas Cordina Head of the Minister’s Secretariat Mr Darrel Pace Communications Coordinator in the of the Malta–Germany Joint Parliamentary Minister’s Secretariat Friendship Group The exchange of gifts between Prof Dr Norbert Lammert and 17:45 Official meeting with the Standing the Hon Carmelo Mifsud Bonnici will be done through Committee on Foreign and European Protocol Affairs of the House of Representatives of Malta, and with Members of the

Malta–Germany Joint Parliamentary 19:50 Delegation departs (on foot) from the Auberge Friendship Group d’Aragon, Valletta Venue: Parliamentary Committee Room, The Palace 19:55 Delegation arrives at The Palace, Valletta The Meeting will be chaired by the Hon Francis Zammit Dimech Chairman of the Standing Committee on Foreign and European Affairs of the House of Representatives 20:00 The Hon Michael Frendo, Speaker of the Parliament of Malta, hosts an Official Dinner in honour of Prof Dr Norbert 19:00 Delegation departs (on foot) from The Palace, Lammert, President of the German Valletta Parliament (Bundestag), and his delegation

Venue: The Paladini Hall, The Palace 19:05 Delegation arrives at the Auberge d’Aragon, Valletta A toast will be proposed after short speeches at the start of the dinner by the Hon Michael Frendo and by Prof Dr Norbert Lammert

9 10 17:35 Prof Dr Norbert Lammert, President of the 19:05 Prof Dr Norbert Lammert, President of the German Parliament (Bundestag), signs the German Parliament (Bundestag), and his Visitors’ Book of the Parliament of Malta delegation meet with the Hon Carmelo Mifsud Bonnici, Minister for Home and Venue: Speaker’s Chambers, The Palace Parliamentary Affairs

9 10 Tuesday, 17 April 2012 22:00 Motorcade departs from The Palace, Valletta

22:05 Motorcade arrives at the Grand Hotel Excelsior, Floriana 08:50 Motorcade departs from the Grand Hotel Excelsior, Floriana

08:55 Motorcade arrives at The Palace, Valletta

09:00 Tour of the Tapestry Chamber and the State Rooms, The Palace

09:45 Prof Dr Norbert Lammert, President of the German Parliament (Bundestag), and his delegation pay a courtesy call on the Honourable Anġlu Farrugia, Deputy Leader responsible for Parliamentary Affairs of the Partit Laburista, the Party in Opposition

Venue: Parliamentary Committee Room, The Palace

In attendance with the Deputy Leader of the Partit Laburista:

Hon George W. Vella MP Main Spokesperson for the Partit Laburista on Foreign Affairs Hon Luciano Busuttil MP Spokesman for the Partit Laburista on European Affairs and Youth Hon Joe Mizzi MP Main Spokesperson for the Partit Laburista on Energy and Resources, and Parliamentary Group Whip for the Party in Opposition

The exchange of gifts between Prof Dr Norbert Lammert and the Hon Anġlu Farrugia will be done through Protocol

11 12 Tuesday, 17 April 2012 22:00 Motorcade departs from The Palace, Valletta

22:05 Motorcade arrives at the Grand Hotel Excelsior, Floriana 08:50 Motorcade departs from the Grand Hotel Excelsior, Floriana

08:55 Motorcade arrives at The Palace, Valletta

09:00 Tour of the Tapestry Chamber and the State Rooms, The Palace

Venue: Parliamentary Committee Room, The Palace

In attendance with the Deputy Leader of the Partit Laburista:

The exchange of gifts between Prof Dr Norbert Lammert and the Hon Anġlu Farrugia will be done through Protocol

11 12 Panoramic vista of the Grand Harbour and the Three Cities 10:20 Motorcade departs from The Palace, Valletta from the viewing gallery

10:25 Motorcade arrives at the Auberge de Castille, Valletta 11:40 Motorcade departs from the Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta

Prof Dr Norbert Lammert, President of the German Parliament (Bundestag), and his 11:55 Motorcade arrives at the Ħal Saflieni delegation are escorted inside the Office of the Hypogeum, Paola

Prime Minister

10:30 Prof Dr Norbert Lammert, President of the 12:00 Guided private tour of the Ħal Saflieni German Parliament (Bundestag), signs the Hypogeum Visitors’ Book at the Office of the Prime Minister 13:00 Motorcade departs from Paola Prof Dr Norbert Lammert, President of the German Parliament (Bundestag), and his 13:20 Motorcade arrives at the Official Residence of delegation pay a courtesy call on the Hon the Ambassador of Germany at 6, Bakery Lawrence Gonzi, Prime Minister of Malta Street, Ħal Lija

Venue: Office of the Prime Minister, Auberge de Castille, Valletta 13:30 Reception for Members of the German Business and Cultural Community in Malta, hosted by the Ambassador of the Federal The exchange of gifts between Prof Dr Norbert Lammert and the Hon Lawrence Gonzi will be done through Protocol Republic of Germany in Malta

14:45 Motorcade departs from Ħal Lija 11:00 Delegation departs (on foot) from the Auberge de Castille, Valletta 15:00 Motorcade arrives at the Marsa Open Centre at Xatt il-Mollijiet, Albertown, Marsa 11:05 Delegation arrives at the Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta

13 14 Panoramic vista of the Grand Harbour and the Three Cities 10:20 Motorcade departs from The Palace, Valletta from the viewing gallery

10:25 Motorcade arrives at the Auberge de Castille, Valletta 11:40 Motorcade departs from the Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta

Prof Dr Norbert Lammert, President of the German Parliament (Bundestag), and his 11:55 Motorcade arrives at the Ħal Saflieni delegation are escorted inside the Office of the Hypogeum, Paola

Prime Minister

13 14 15:00 Prof Dr Norbert Lammert, President of the 17:15 Prof Dr Norbert Lammert, President of the German Parliament (Bundestag), and his German Parliament (Bundestag), delivers a delegation, accompanied by the Hon public lecture in English on: Carmelo Mifsud Bonnici, Minister of Home and Parliamentary Affairs, tour the Centre The role of parliaments in the current financial and debt crisis within the European The Director of the Centre and other Senior Union officials are in attendance Venue: Parliamentary Committee Room, The Palace

15:45 Motorcade departs from the Marsa Open Centre 18:20 Motorcade departs from The Palace, Valletta

15:55 Motorcade arrives at St John’s Co-Cathedral, 18:35 Motorcade arrives at the Ministerial Lounge, Valletta Malta International Airport

16:00 Guided tour of St John’s Co-Cathedral, The Speaker of the Parliament of Malta, the Valletta Honourable Michael Frendo, bids farewell to Prof Dr Norbert Lammert, President of the German Parliament (Bundestag), and 16:45 Delegation departs (on foot) from St John’s his delegation Co-Cathedral, Valletta Also in attendance: 16:50 Delegation arrives at The Palace, Valletta His Excellency Dr Hubert Ziegler Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Malta Mr Raymond Scicluna Clerk of the House of 16:55 Prof Dr Norbert Lammert and the Representatives Hon Michael Frendo address the media Ambassador Gaetan Naudi Diplomatic Counsellor to the Speaker, House of Venue: Entrance to the Parliamentary Plenary Representatives Chamber

15 16 15:00 Prof Dr Norbert Lammert, President of the 17:15 Prof Dr Norbert Lammert, President of the German Parliament (Bundestag), and his German Parliament (Bundestag), delivers a delegation, accompanied by the Hon public lecture in English on: Carmelo Mifsud Bonnici, Minister of Home and Parliamentary Affairs, tour the Centre The role of parliaments in the current financial and debt crisis within the European The Director of the Centre and other Senior Union officials are in attendance Venue: Parliamentary Committee Room, The Palace

15:45 Motorcade departs from the Marsa Open Centre 18:20 Motorcade departs from The Palace, Valletta

15:55 Motorcade arrives at St John’s Co-Cathedral, 18:35 Motorcade arrives at the Ministerial Lounge, Valletta Malta International Airport

15 16 19:00 Departure of Prof Dr Norbert Lammert, LIST OF CONTACTS President of the German Parliament (Bundestag), and his delegation from Malta Malta side International Airport, by a special German Air Force Global 5000 aircraft. Office of the Speaker House of Representatives Malta + 356 2559 6000

Mr Raymond Scicluna Clerk of the House of Representatives + 356 2559 6207 Malta Mob + 356 9924 1023

Ambassador Gaetan Naudi Diplomatic Counsellor + 356 2559 6203 Office of the Speaker Mob + 356 7930 1302

Ms Pauline Abela Clerk Assistant House of Representatives + 356 2559 6249 Malta Mob + 356 9946 5855

Major Mark Mallia AFM Aide-de-Camp to the President + 356 2122 1221 Office of the President of Malta Mob + 356 9948 7632

Ms Marion Calleja Office Coordinator Ministry of Home and + 356 2295 7402 Parliamentary Affairs Mob + 356 7961 8368

Mr Ancel Farrugia Migneco Personal Assistant to the Hon Anġlu Farrugia MP Mob + 356 9926 0736

17 18 19:00 Departure of Prof Dr Norbert Lammert, LIST OF CONTACTS President of the German Parliament (Bundestag), and his delegation from Malta Malta side International Airport, by a special German Air Force Global 5000 aircraft. Office of the Speaker House of Representatives Malta + 356 2559 6000

Mr Raymond Scicluna Clerk of the House of Representatives + 356 2559 6207 Malta Mob + 356 9924 1023

Ambassador Gaetan Naudi Diplomatic Counsellor + 356 2559 6203 Office of the Speaker Mob + 356 7930 1302

Ms Pauline Abela Clerk Assistant House of Representatives + 356 2559 6249 Malta Mob + 356 9946 5855

Major Mark Mallia AFM Aide-de-Camp to the President + 356 2122 1221 Office of the President of Malta Mob + 356 9948 7632

Ms Marion Calleja Office Coordinator Ministry of Home and + 356 2295 7402 Parliamentary Affairs Mob + 356 7961 8368

Mr Ancel Farrugia Migneco Personal Assistant to the Hon Anġlu Farrugia MP Mob + 356 9926 0736

17 18 LIST OF CONTACTS PARLIAMENT OF MALTA

German side Standing Committee on Foreign and European Affairs

Chairman Embassy of the Federal Republic Hon Francis Zammit Dimech MP of Germany, Sliema + 356 2260 4000 Hon Tonio Borg MP (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs) Ambassador Dr Hubert Ziegler Embassy of the Federal Republic Hon Francis Agius MP of Germany + 356 2260 4105 Hon Charlo' Bonnici MP Hon Owen Bonnici MP Hon Leo Brincat MP Mr Stephan Hiller-Larhzali Hon Luciano Busuttil MP Protocol Officer Hon Beppe Fenech Adami MP Embassy of the Federal Republic + 356 2260 4106 Hon George Vella MP of Germany Mob + 356 9943 5988

Malta-Germany Parliamentary Friendship Group Mr Jonas Keil Protocol Officer Leader Embassy of the Federal Republic + 356 2260 4125 Hon Michael Gonzi MP of Germany Mob + 356 9960 3590 Hon Carmelo Abela MP Hon Evarist Bartolo MP Hon Leo Brincat MP Hon Jean Pierre Farrugia MP Hon Joe Mizzi MP Hon Jesmond Mugliett MP Hon Ninu Zammit MP

19 20 LIST OF CONTACTS PARLIAMENT OF MALTA

German side Standing Committee on Foreign and European Affairs

19 20 M O T O R C A D E P L A N

Police Motorcyclist

Passengers: Amb Gaetan Naudi, 1 Protocol car Ms Pauline Abela and Protocol Officer from Maltese side

Passengers: Speaker Michael Frendo, 2 VIP SPK Prof Dr Norbert Lammert, and Maltese Security Officer

3 Police car

4 CDA 701 Ambassador Dr Hubert Ziegler

Passengers: Mr Günther Gloser, 5 Minibus Mr Stefan Müller, Dr Alexander Troche, Dr Maika Jachmann, Mr Alexander Wood

Passengers: Mr Stephan Hiller-Larhzali 6 CDA 703 and Mr Michael Keune

Note: Prof Dr Lammert will ride in the same official vehicle as Speaker Michael Frendo, whenever the latter joins the motorcade.