Gonzi worried Muscat's statement justified launch of rocket by N. Korea

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A recent statement by the PL leader to the outgoing ambassador of North Korea was extremely worrying because it justified the country's launching of a rocket which could lead to nuclear tests. Interviewed by former UHM general secretary Gejtu Vella, Dr Gonzi said that Malta had always been on the right side of history and it was of utmost importance that it retained its good reputation abroad. Dr Gonzi said he accepted the Opposition leader denial that he had told the ambassador that North Korea had a right to launch the missile. However, a spokesman for the Opposition leader said Dr Muscat had told the ambassador that Labour respected the integrity of sovereign states. This was worrying because it meant the opposition justified the launching of the rocket. It showed a lack of seriousness that could destroy a country's reputation. Such talk also put employment in danger, Dr Gonzi warned. He Prime Minister spoke at length on education and said that the Nationalist government was successful because it constantly placed the people as the focal point of all its policies and this was what it would continue to do. He reiterated initiatives his government was taking to create employment,...