Sai Mizzi will not continue in her role in China once her contract expires in August, her husband, Health and Energy Minister Konrad Mizzi announced today.
Mrs Mizzi has been at the heart of controversy ever since she was appointed as special government envoy to China with a monthly package of €13,000.
Dr Mizzi made the announcement after his election as PL deputy leader for party affairs this evening.
He said he had consulted Mrs Mizzi before deciding to submit his nomination for PL deputy leader.
They had also decided that given his new role, as well as his greater role in government, overseeing projects including the area she was responsible for, she should relinquish her role.