Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov (L) and Malta's President George Abela (2nd L) stand to attention as national anthems are played during a welcoming ceremony at Malta International Airport outside Valletta October 20, 2009. President Parvanov is in Malta on a two- day state visit. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 28 months ago

Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov (L) and Malta's President George Abela (2nd L) stand to attention as national anthems are played during a welcoming ceremony at Malta International Airport outside Valletta October 20, 2009. President Parvanov is in Malta on a two- day state visit.

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