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Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta

Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta
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Heads of States and dignitaries attending the forum where greeted by a six-gun battery salute seen here.
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Foreign journalists filming the official opening ceremony at Auberge De Castille in Valletta.
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Prime Minister of Malta Dr Lawrence Gonzi and Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti following the speech by the President of Mauritania Mr Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz.
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Over 300 journalists followed the event, with this one writing notes.
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Flag display on the way to Upper Barraka Gardens where a group photo was captured.
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Dignitaries and delegates having fun capturing themselves in their gadgets.
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Waiting for the summit to start.
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H.E. Abdelmalek Sellal Prime Minister of Algeria having a quick chat with French President François Gérard Georges Nicolas Hollande.
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The courtyard of Auberge De Castille where the official ceremony took place.
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A translator deeply involved during the speeches with some of the delegates seen in the reflection.
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From right to left: H.E. Abdelmalek Sellal Prime Minister of Algeria, Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti, and Maltese Prime Minister Dr Lawrence Gonzi.
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The President of the Republic of Mauritania, H.E. Mr. Mohamed Abdel Aziz during his speech.
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Maltese official directing foreign media to respect the explicit regulations in place during the opening.
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Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti during his speech.
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Maltese Prime Minister Dr Lawrence Gonzi during his closing speech.
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Heavy security as expected, with this man talking to his neighbor.
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Heads of states and delegates visited one of the most scenic spots in Malta, the Upper Barrakka Gardens.
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A single representative is seen here.
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Maltese Foreign Minister Dr Tonio Borg showing parts of the famous Maltese Grand Harbour.
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Cannon fire saluting the dignitaries.
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Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti during a quick chat surrounded by security officials.
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French President Hollande during one of his personal talks at the Upper Barrakka Gardens.
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Dr Lawrence Gonzi, Prime Minister of Malta and José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission enjoying a quick word.
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Dignitaries walk after the group photo.
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These female protesters hold signs reading "Spain is for sale", and "You Don't Represent Us" during the forum.
  • Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta
  • Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta
  • Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta
  • Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta
  • Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta
  • Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta
  • Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta
  • Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta
  • Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta
  • Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta
  • Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta
  • Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta
  • Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta
  • Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta
  • Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta
  • Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta
  • Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta
  • Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta
  • Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta
  • Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta
  • Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta
  • Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta
  • Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta
  • Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta
  • Western Mediterranean Forum 2012 held in Malta

The annual Western Mediterranean Forum, referred to as the 5+5 Dialogue, and originally launched in 1990, was held in Malta, with dignitaries from Algeria, France, Italy, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia and Malta in attendance.

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