RARE 1985 MALTESE PRESIDENTIAL INVITATION – AGATHA BARBARA & KIM IL SUNG

An unusual and rarely seen piece of Maltese political and diplomatic history dating back to 1985.

Original official invitation issued in the name of Her Excellency Agatha Barbara, President of the Republic of Malta, for a ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in Valletta on 1 August 1985.

The invitation concerns the conferment of the honour of Honorary Companion of Ġieħ ir-Repubblika upon Kim Il Sung, then President of North Korea.

Historical Details:

• Date: 1 August 1985
• Location: The Palace, Valletta, Malta
• President of Malta: Agatha Barbara
• Historical figure: Kim Il Sung
• Original historical invitation, not a reproduction

This is a distinctive piece of Malta’s Cold War diplomatic history, from a period when Malta maintained relations with countries on both sides of the international political divide.

Provenance: From a private Maltese family collection.

An interesting opportunity for collectors of Maltese history, presidential memorabilia, diplomatic documents and political memorabilia.

Preserved in vintage condition. Please refer to the photographs for its condition.

Serious enquiries welcome.

Collection in Malta.