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Highlights of Malta-Romania cultural and diplomatic ties
As part of the event themed Queen Marie of Romania – Faith, Family and Identity: A Bridge between Romania and Malta – held under the patronage of the President of Malta Her Excellency Myriam Spiteri Debono – Prof. Lino Bianco delivered a speech on historical and cultural bridges between Malta and Romania.
Whilst recalling the memoirs of Queen Marie of Romania entitled The Story of My Life which states that her time in Malta as “the happiest memory of my existence”, he addressed the state-to-state diplomatic relations post Malta’s Independence to date. He acknowledged the key role played by the Romanian Orthodox Church in Malta and the Archdiocese of Malta, the latter effectively and pragmatical supports its activities and initiatives.
During his term in office as the non-resident ambassador of Malta to Romania, and to mark 55 years of diplomatic relations, Prof. Bianco worked for the introduction of Romanian-language course as part of the DegreePlus programme of the University of Malta. In addition, the university entered in to several Erasmus+ agreements with Romanian higher education institutions across a range of academic disciplines.
In his concluding remark, Prof. Bianco noted that “Her Excellency the President has once again welcomed members of the Romanian community to her official residence for this occasion. Such an invitation is a rare gesture in the diplomatic and political life of nations; Malta, however, has demonstrated its distinctive openness and appreciation for the communities that contribute to its rich and diverse society”.
The event was held to commemorate the 140th anniversary of Queen Marie of Romania’s arrival in Malta. Her Excellency hosted the Romanian Orthodox community in Malta and the Parish of Saint John the Baptist, Valletta, for this cultural evening held on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at San Anton Palace. Distinguished guests included His Grace Bishop Maxim Danubianul, and the Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Romania in Italy.
