timesofmalta.com - Turkish visa applications for Malta visits rising fast
Monday, 15th June 2009 - 12:54CET
The number of visa applications in Turkey for travel to Malta has risen to some 50 per week since a Consulate General for Malta was opened in Istanbul, the Foreign Ministry said.
The Consul General, Simon Pullicino, was appointed three months ago and has since boosted promotion for Malta, with tourism posters now featuring in all metro stations in Istanbul.
The ministry said most visa applications were from young people wishing to learn English or follow tertiary education in Malta.
Mr Pullicino last week made a courtesy call on the Governor of Istanbul, Muammar Guler at the Bab-i-ali (Supreme Gate)Palace overlooking the entrance to the Golden Horn.
The Governor congratulated the Consul General on his appointment and welcomed the decision by the Maltese authorities to appoint a career Consul General in Istanbul. He was sure this would consolidate the excellent relations between both countries and to stimulate trade, cultural and maritime exchanges between both countries.
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