A delegation from the Federation of Industry, led by president Anton Borg, exchanged New Year's Day greetings with the President of Malta, Dr Eddie Fenech Adami, and Mrs Fenech Adami, Prime Minister Dr Lawrence Gonzi and Mrs Gonzi, as well as Archbishop Joseph Mercieca, accompanied by Auxiliary Bishop Annetto Depasquale.
FOI vice-president Joe Pace and newly appointed FOI director-general Wilfred Kenely accompanied the FOI president during these visits.