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Qatar Tribune
25-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Lebanese tourism minister hails Qatar's support
BEIRUT: Lebanon's Minister of Tourism HE Laura Lahoud has hailed the State of Qatar's continuous support for her country and lauded the deep-rooted Lebanese-Qatari relations. In a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), she emphasized that one of the Lebanese government's top priorities is the return of Arab tourists to Lebanon and its commitment to strengthening strong relations with Arab and GCC states. She noted the special ties between the Lebanese Republic and the State of Qatar and called on Qatari citizens to visit Lebanon. The minister said that the Lebanese government is taking all necessary steps to restore confidence in Lebanon, both domestically and internationally, under a new presidential term and a new government focused on strengthening the rule of law and constitutional institutions. She also affirmed Lebanon's decision to strengthen and extend the state's authority and that of the Lebanese army over the entire Lebanese territory, in order to maintain security and ensure the safety of citizens, residents, and tourists. Lahoud pointed out that her country's government is undertaking significant reform measures to regain trust after the successive crises the country has endured. It has also launched numerous initiatives to promote tourism, most notably enhancing airport security measures and monitoring prices to attract visitors, she added. She explained that the Ministry of Tourism's plan emphasizes the importance of year-round tourism in Lebanonâ€'not just during the summer seasonâ€'through collaboration with the private sector, especially given Lebanon's rich tourism assets, including natural beauty, as well as medical, cultural, and eco-tourism. Lebanon is preparing to host a series of cultural and artistic festivals and events during the upcoming summer season, which will enhance the country's appeal as a preferred tourist destination and encourage more visitors to come, she added. The Lebanese Minister of Tourism expressed her optimism for a promising summer season in Lebanon, with expectations of a significant increase in the number of Arab and international tourists eager to experience the country's diverse tourism offerings.
National News
16-04-2025
- Politics
- National News
Aoun, Emir of Qatar hold high-level talks in Doha, pledge strengthened bilateral ties and support for Lebanese stability
NNA – Lebanese-Qatari talks were officially launched in the Amiri Diwan in Doha on Wednesday with an expanded meeting between President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, and Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The session was followed by a private one-on-one meeting and is set to conclude with an official luncheon. President Aoun expressed his gratitude to the Emir for Qatar's ongoing support to Lebanon across various sectors. Emir Tamim, for his part, emphasized that 'with the election of President Aoun and the formation of a new government, there is a real opportunity to reactivate this support.' Describing the visit as 'important and historic for the development of relations between the two countries,' Emir Tamim reaffirmed Qatar's commitment to Lebanon's stability and noted that 'the current internal and regional climate is favorable.' He further pledged Qatar's readiness to assist Lebanon in areas such as electricity, energy, and any other critical sectors, including continued support for the Lebanese Army. According to the Presidential Press Office, the two leaders agreed on the importance of preserving civil peace in Lebanon and emphasized the need to implement the commitments made in the presidential oath of office, particularly regarding the exclusive authority of the Lebanese state over arms. President Aoun also told the Emir, 'The Lebanese Army is fulfilling its duties in South Lebanon in line with Resolution 1701, but the ongoing Israeli occupation hampers the full deployment of our forces, especially in light of repeated aggressions, including the one that occurred today.'
