Feb 17 - Congressional Delegation Visits Gibraltar
The Government held a reception in honour of the U.S Congressional delegation which is currently visiting Gibraltar. The reception was held at Grand Battery House.
George Holding – a Republican Representative for North Carolina's 13th congressional district and Lois Frankel – Democratic Representative for Florida's 22nd congressional district – arrived on the Rock yesterday.
The visit has been organised under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act programme by the United Kingdom in coordination with the Government of Gibraltar.
Members of the delegation were briefed this morning by the Chief Minister Fabian Picardo on the economy of Gibraltar. They later received a second briefing from the Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia on the political, constitutional and historical development of Gibraltar.
The delegates then met with the Board of the American Chamber of Commerce in Gibraltar AMCHAM.
Speaking at the reception, the Chief Minister said the visit would serve to further strengthen the ties that existed between the U.S and Gibraltar.
“I hope your trip to Gibraltar will strengthen these bonds in the coming weeks, months and years - in friendship, in cooperation and always celebrating that small part of the special relationship,” he said.
The reception was followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the American War Memorial during which "The Star-Spangled Banner" - the national anthem of the United States of America – was sung.
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