French European Affairs Minister Harlem Desir bestowed the Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Merite insignia on Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies director Stephen Calleya. French Ambassador Beatrice le Fraper du Hellen presided over the ceremony. Calleya was awarded for his contribution to the cooperation between Europe and the Mediterranean. Medac academic staff and students attended the award ceremony, hosted by the French embassy at Europa House, Valletta.