PM congratulates Cassola

The Prime Minister has written to congratulate Arnold Cassola on his election to the Italian House of Representatives on the ticket of the Verdi within the Unione list.

Dr Gonzi said he hoped that the excellent bilateral bonds between Malta and Italy will be further strengthened thanks to Prof. Cassola's special contribution as a Maltese national in the Italian Parliament.

"I am also confident that this unique connection will contribute to reinforce the solidarity and friendship that exist between Malta and Italy," Dr Gonzi said.

Alternattiva Demokratika also congratulated Prof. Cassola on his election.

Stephen Cachia, secretary general, said the party is very proud that one of its founders and an important stalwart has achieved such a historic success which should make all Maltese and Gozitans proud.

Prof. Cassola was the Green candidate on the Unione list of Romano Prodi for the European constituency. With 19,192 first preference votes he gathered the second highest number of votes of all candidates in Europe. He gained most votes in a good number of European countries.

AD chairman Harry Vassallo has sent a message of congratulation to Prof. Prodi on his electoral victory.