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L'Orient-Le Jour
5 days ago
- Politics
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Aoun chairs first meeting of committee tasked with Cyprus border negotiations
BEIRUT — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun chaired on Thursday the first meeting of the committee tasked with negotiating with Cyprus to demarcate the maritime borders of the exclusive economic zone between the two countries, according to a statement released by the Lebanese Presidency. The committee is headed by Public Works Minister Fayez Rasamni. According to the Presidency, the "principles to be adopted in the negotiations were presented with the aim of reaching an agreement." Talks on the Lebanon-Cyprus maritime border date back to 2007, when the two sides drafted an initial agreement setting their southern maritime tripoint with Israel at point 1, off Naqoura. But the Lebanese Parliament never ratified the agreement due to Turkish pressure. In 2011, Lebanon submitted Decree No. 6433 to the U.N., defining its EEZ unilaterally between point 23 (south) and point 7 (north). These key coordinates mark the EEZ boundaries with Israel and Syria. Point 23 is especially crucial — it defines Lebanon's southern maritime limit where its waters intersect with the Cypriot and Israeli EEZs. In June 2024, around three months before his assassination, Hezbollah's former Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah, attacked Cyprus, warning it against "opening Cypriot airports and bases to the Israeli enemy," in the event of a wider war between the group and Israel. The warnings issued by the secretary-general of the party provoked numerous reactions from the political class in Beirut and the Cypriot authorities. Despite this episode, ties between Lebanon and Cyprus have been growing recently. Last month, Joseph Aoun met in Nicosia with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides to discuss ways to deepen cooperation between the two countries across various sectors. In late April, Cypriot Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades announced the launch of a ferry line between Lebanon and Cyprus, expected to begin service soon. Moreover, Cyprus recently proposed to lay a submarine cable to supply electricity from Cyprus to Lebanon.
Egypt Today
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Lebanon, Jordan reopen airspace after flights suspension due to Iranian strikes
Iran launches retaliatory attack on Israel with hundreds of drones, missiles - REUTERS CAIRO - 14 jUNE 2025: Lebanese Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamni, in coordination with the Directorate of Civil Aviation, announced the reopening of Lebanese airspace at 10:00 a.m. this Saturday. Rasamni expressed his deep apologies to arriving and departing passengers, stressing that the decision and accompanying exceptional measures were imposed due to purely security necessities, and that the safety of passengers and air facilities remains a top priority, according to the Lebanese National News Agency. In this context, Middle East Airlines (MEA) will reschedule its flights according to the new schedule and will issue a detailed statement in this regard as soon as possible. Lebanese carrier Middle East Airlines also announced today, Saturday, the suspension of its incoming flights to Beirut until further notice, due to the continued closure of Lebanese airspace. MEA reported the cancellation of all 20 of its flights departing from Beirut that departed before noon today, noting that passengers will be informed regarding flights departing in the afternoon in light of developments. The Civil Aviation Directorate announced last Friday evening the closure of Lebanese airspace starting yesterday evening until 6:00 a.m. today, based on the directives of the Minister of Public Works and Transport, Fayez Rasamni, according to the German News Agency. Separately, the Chairman of the Board of Directors announced The Commissioner of the Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission, Captain Haitham Misto, announced the reopening of Jordanian airspace as of Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m. local time. The Commission had announced the temporary closure of Jordanian airspace and the suspension of all air traffic to all aircraft arriving, departing, and transiting through the Kingdom, in anticipation of any risks that may arise from the ongoing escalation in the region.
MTV Lebanon
28-05-2025
- Business
- MTV Lebanon
Watch: Emirati Delegation Visits Port, Declares Support for Lebanon
Lebanon's Minister of Public Works Fayez Rasamni stated during a tour with an Emirati delegation at the Port of Beirut that "we have many projects as a government and are exploring the development of ports and capabilities, and Lebanon is home to a wealth of talent, creativity, and innovation." He added, "The UAE is like our second home, we are learning from them, and all we need now is to restore trust in Lebanon." For his part, the Emirati envoy affirmed the UAE's continued support for Lebanon, saying, "We are keen to provide Lebanon with everything it wishes from the United Arab Emirates." Watch the attached video for the full statement.
LBCI
13-05-2025
- Business
- LBCI
Lebanon appoints new head of Beirut Airport
Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamni appointed Ibrahim Abou Alayoui as the new head of Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport. The move comes just two days after Kamel Nasreddine submitted his resignation from the role. His resignation was accepted by the minister, who assigned him to a new post as "Director of Airports." Nasreddine will continue in his long-held position as Head of Air Navigation, a role he has occupied for 14 years. The appointments were part of a broader reshuffling within the Directorate General of Civil Aviation aimed at streamlining responsibilities and reinforcing management at Lebanon's primary aviation hub.
National News
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- National News
Thursday, March 6, 2025
NNA - Time Topic 11:00 am Cabinet session at the Presidential Palace to discuss items on the agenda. 11:00 am Press conference by Caritas to launch its annual fundraising campaign, at the organization's central headquarters in Jisr El Bacha, Sin El Fil. 11:00 am Session of the Parliamentary Committee on Public Works, Transport, Energy, and Water, chaired by MP Sajih Attieh, to review ministry projects and future plans with Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamni. Venue: Committee Hall, MPs' Offices Building, 4th Floor. 3:00 pm Panel discussion hosted by the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) – Beirut on the occasion of International Women's Day, featuring actress Randa Kaadi and artist Georges Khabbaz in a conversation on art, society, and women's role in shaping cultural narratives. Venue: YWCA Cultural Center, Ain El Mreisseh. 5:00 pm Opening of the 42nd Lebanese Book Festival, organized by the Cultural Movement – Antelias, under the patronage of President Joseph Aoun. Venue: St. Elias Monastery, Antelias. Ramadan Iftar hosted by Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea and MP Strida Geagea in Maarab.
