Khalifa A. Alzwawi, the chairman of Misurata's local council, has written to Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi expressing gratitude to Malta.

"Behalf of Misrata's people, we offer our thanks and gratitude to the people and the government of Malta for their continues support and assistance in the aid program as well as receiving and treating the sick and injured from the city of Misrata, we very much appreciate the important and historical role that Malta continue to play in this crucial period to achieve our goals in gaining our freedom.

"We look for more cooperation between the Misrata and Malta in the future."

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