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Ambassador and Deputy Head of Mission Attend 2nd Annual Conference Dedicated to the African Diplomatic Corps

Ambassador and Deputy Head of Mission Attend 2nd Annual Conference Dedicated to the African Diplomatic Corps
13/09/2024

The Ambassador, Michael P. Murphy, KM, and Deputy Head of Mission Mr. Merha Agonafer attended the Second Conference of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta Dedicated to the African Diplomatic Corps in Rome.

The two-day conference took place at the Magistral Villa in Rome from 10-11 September.   It was a significant opportunity for the Order to explain its role in the international community as well as it’s dedication to helping the people of Africa.

Many bilateral meetings and engagements were undertaken.

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Ambassador and Deputy Head of Mission Attend 2nd Annual Conference Dedicated to the African Diplomatic Corps
Ambassador and Deputy Head of Mission Attend 2nd Annual Conference Dedicated to the African Diplomatic Corps
Ambassador and Deputy Head of Mission Attend 2nd Annual Conference Dedicated to the African Diplomatic Corps
Ambassador and Deputy Head of Mission Attend 2nd Annual Conference Dedicated to the African Diplomatic Corps
Ambassador and Deputy Head of Mission Attend 2nd Annual Conference Dedicated to the African Diplomatic Corps
Ambassador and Deputy Head of Mission Attend 2nd Annual Conference Dedicated to the African Diplomatic Corps
Ambassador and Deputy Head of Mission Attend 2nd Annual Conference Dedicated to the African Diplomatic Corps

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