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MTV Lebanon
19-03-2025
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
Salam meets with visitors
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam affirmed during a series of meetings he held at the Grand Serail, that his government "has begun working on a number of political, economic, and social dossiers," stressing that "the state's train must set out on more than one level or track, from the far north to the far south, including the capital, Beirut." Premier Salam received today at the Grand Serail a delegation from the Alawite community, led by the head of the Alawite Islamic Council, Sheikh Ali Qaddour. On emerging, Sheikh Qaddour described the meeting as positive and important, during which the delegation emphasized national unity, which is 'the most powerful weapon in facing challenges and overcoming difficulties.' Sheikh Qaddour also indicated that the delegation presented to Premier Salam an array of righteous, longstanding demands related to the Alawite Islamic Council and the Alawite Islamic community. Sheikh Qaddour added that discussions also dwelt on the current events in Syria and their impact on Lebanon, in general. Separately, Premier Salam met with MP Nadim Gemayel, who said that the discussion focused on an array of national issues, especially the security situation, and the necessity of the army's deployment throughout the Lebanese territory. Discussions also reportedly touched on the upcoming municipal election issue. Additionally, the Prime Minister received at the rand Serail, the representative and director of the World Food Programme, Matthew Hollingworth. Salam also received former MP Jawad Boulos.
National News
19-03-2025
- Politics
- National News
PM Nawaf Salam discusses security and district affairs with Grand Serail's itinerant visitors, receives Alawite community head, broaches national issues with MP Nadim Gemayel
NNA - Prime Minister, Dr. Nawaf Salam, affirmed during a series of meetings he held on Wednesday at the Grand Serail, that his government "has begun working on a number of political, economic, and social dossiers," stressing that "the state's train must set out on more than one level or track, from the far north to the far south, including the capital, Beirut." Premier Salam received today at the Grand Serail a delegation from the Alawite community, led by the head of the Alawite Islamic Council, Sheikh Ali Qaddour. On emerging, Sheikh Qaddour described the meeting as positive and important, during which the delegation emphasized national unity, which is 'the most powerful weapon in facing challenges and overcoming difficulties.' Sheikh Qaddour also indicated that the delegation presented to Premier Salam an array of righteous, longstanding demands related to the Alawite Islamic Council and the Alawite Islamic community. Sheikh Qaddour added that discussions also dwelt on the current events in Syria and their impact on Lebanon, in general. Separately, Premier Salam met with MP Nadim Gemayel, who said that the discussion focused on an array of national issues, especially the security situation, and the necessity of the army's deployment throughout the Lebanese territory. Discussions also reportedly touched on the upcoming municipal election issue. Additionally, the Prime Minister received at the rand Serail, the representative and director of the World Food Programme, Matthew Hollingworth. Among Premier Salam's itinerant visitors for today had been a delegation from the "Bader" Association, headed by Hisham Tabbara, who congratulated the Premier on the government formation, The delegation also raised with the Premier an array of demands related to the city of Beirut. Salam also received former MP Jawad Boulos. =============== L.Y
MTV Lebanon
09-03-2025
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
Tripoli Night Incident: Minor Stabbed, Alawite Community Hands Over Suspect
Calm settled over the city of Tripoli, with a heavy deployment of military personnel, after tensions erupted overnight in the areas of El-Qobbeh, Jabal Mohsen, and Bab al-Tabbaneh, following an incident where a young man from Jabal Mohsen stabbed a minor. Subsequently, rumors spread claiming the minor was of Syrian nationality, but it was later confirmed that he was from Al-Nour. Gunshots were heard in El-Qobbeh and Jabal Mohsen areas, prompting the military units to deploy heavily in the tense regions, especially in the Baqar and Jabal neighborhoods and the Syria Street, which separates Bab al-Tabbaneh from Jabal Mohsen. The military's presence helped restore calm. The Alawite Islamic Council issued the following statement: "National peace and security are red lines. In response to the security forces' request to hand over the young man Ahmed Al-Bitar, we initiated contact with him, and he positively responded to this request. We have full confidence in the security forces to perform their duty with transparency to uncover the circumstances of the incident and reveal the truth. Tripoli has always been and will remain a model for national unity, a stronghold against sectarian strife. May God protect Lebanon, protect the army, and may Tripoli remain safe and stable."
