The Minister of Culture Dr. Ghassan Salameh received in his office at the National Library - Sanayeh the Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Lebanon, Maria Emerica Cortese, and the First counselor at the Embassy, François Abi Saab.

Discussions focused on bilateral relations and the Embassy's activities in Lebanon in several sectors, as well as future cooperation in the cultural field.

At the end of the meeting, Ambassador Cortese declared: "This was a courtesy visit and an opportunity to exchange views on cultural cooperation. I also invited Minister Salameh to participate in a conference to be held in Venice during the Architecture Biennale, which will focus on the cultural heritage in Lebanon and its protection." "

Moreover, she hoped to enhance cooperation between the embassy of Malta and the Ministry of Culture for the benefit of Lebanon.