H.E. Mrs. Maria Emerica Cortese is the current Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Lebanon since June 2023.
The Embassy has two counselors: Mr. François Abi Saab, Diplomatic counselor, First counselor and Chargé d’affaires a.i, during the Ambassador’s absence, and Mr. Paul Saghbini.
As in all countries where the Sovereign Order of Malta has an accredited representation, the Ambassador and her advisors act mainly in the social and humanitarian fields.
The role of the Embassy in Lebanon is to:
- Introduce the Order of Malta’s humanitarian diplomacy to the relevant authorities.
- Offer support to the Lebanese Association of the Knights of Malta so that their actions may remain in compliance with the principles and orientations that govern the Order of Malta worldwide.
- Help develop the image and the message of the Order in Lebanon through new and innovative projects and initiatives.
- Ensure the link with the committee called upon to supervise all programs issued from the convention signed by the Order’s and Lebanon’s governing bodies.
