George Vella

George William Vella (born 24 April 1942) is a Maltese politician serving as the tenth president of Malta since 2019. A member of the Labour Party, Vella previously served as the minister for foreign affairs from 1996 to 1998 and again from 2013 to 2017 under two governments.

Quotes

 * My appeal is to respect the people's intelligence and to put before them clear and unequivocal working programs and policies that will be implemented if (I am) chosen to lead (the country in the upcoming general election).
 * George Vella (2021) cited in "President urges politicians to 'respect people's intelligence'" on Times of Malta, 13 December 2021.