His Excellency Tan Sri Bernard Giluk Dompok hosted a farewell lunch for His Excellency Dato' Abdul Samad Othman, Ambassador of Malaysia to Italy on 03 October 2017. The lunch was attended by members of staff of both Embassies of Malaysia to Italy and The Holy See.
His Excellency Tan Sri Bernard congratulated His Excellency Dato' Abdul Samad for his dedication and job well done in carrying the stripes of Malaysia worldwide throughout his civil service spanning more than three decades.