Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has been awarded the Grand Cross of Germany's Order of Merit from German Ambassador Klaus-Peter Brandes on behalf of German President Joachim Gauck.

Michelle Muscat was awarded the star and sash.

The Muscats were honoured for "their commitment and achievement in furthering the outstanding bilateral relations between Germany and Malta".

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