Merkel departs for Cyprus

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has left Malta early this morning, on her way to Cyprus.

11 January 2011, 12:00am

Merkel, who yesterday evening held talks with Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi at Castille and met with President George Abela and Opposition leader Joseph Muscat, left for Nicosia at 08:15am.

The Chancellor was seen off by Prime Minister Gonzi and inspected a guard of honour at the MIA apron.

Last night, Angela Merkel was hosted to State Dinner at the Auberge de Castille.