Valletta, Sep 16 (PTI) Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday interacted with the Indian diaspora in Malta and hailed their contribution in strengthening India's relations with the southern European island country.

Naidu, who arrived here from Serbia where he addressed Parliament and held bilateral talks with the country's top leadership, addressed the Indian community here.

"Always a pleasure to interact with Indian Diaspora in their home away from home! Vice President @MVenkaiahNaidu addressed the Indian community in Malta and hailed their contribution in strengthening bilateral relations between two countries," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said in a tweet.

Earlier, the vice president was warmly received by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Promotion of Malta Carmelo Abela upon his arrival in Malta.

Naidu is on a three-nation tour to Serbia, Malta and Romania to boost ties with these European countries.

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