French President Francois Hollande said he looked forward to working with Joseph Muscat during the European Council this week as he congratulated the new Prime Minister following his electoral success.

“You have offered your fellow compatriots change and opened a new perspective in economic development that puts its place in the name of justice,” the French President said, in a letter circulated to the media.

While inviting Dr Muscat to visit Paris as soon as possible, Mr Hollande said the two should be working together for growth and prosperity, to strengthen the EU andreinforce the relationship between France and Malta.

“I know your commitment for the European idea is strong and consistent and I look forward to working with you during the next European Council.”

Due to Malta’s history and the important links it has developed with southern Mediterranean countries, it is equally expected to play a crucial role in this region, Mr Hollande said.

“We trust that it becomes an area of democracy, of shared development and of free movement as well as maintaining our profound and lasting ­­economies and cultures.”

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