An exchange of views on the situation of the regional context in the Middle East, with particular reference to Palestine, Lebanon and Syria, was the focus of the 8 July meeting between the Gran Chancellor of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, and the Minister of European and International Affairs of Austria, Beate Meinl-Reisinger, on her first official visit to the Order of Malta. The talks, which the Grand Hospitaller Josef D. Blotz also attended, took place at the Magistral Villa on the Aventine Hill in Rome.
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Possibilities of collaboration have been explored, focusing on the Order of Malta’s activities in Palestine, which revolve around the neonatal care Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem and the humanitarian aid project in Gaza, in collaboration with the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. The Minister of European and International Affairs expressed her appreciation for the social and healthcare activities of the Order of Malta in Austria and the main crisis theatres.
By Mario Masciullo
BIO:
My career in civil aviation took flight in 1960, beginning with British European Airways (BEA). In 1971, I joined East African Airways (EAA), and shortly thereafter, I was honoured to be selected as one of the qualified candidates for the managerial role at Malaysia & Singapore Airlines (MAS).
In 1972, following the decision by the Malaysian and Singaporean governments to separate the airline into two national carriers, I continued my professional journey with Singapore Airlines. I proudly served as the Marketing Manager for Italy, Greece, and Malta until 1987.
With a journalist’s license I had previously acquired, I decided to transition fully into journalism. My debut was with the Milan-based press agency Milanopress, and I have continued to write and collaborate with both Italian and international press ever since.
I remain active in the field and am a proud member of the Foreign Press Club in Italy, headquartered in Rome.
