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Gulf Today
02-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
UAE lifts 3-year ban on Emiratis travelling to Lebanon
The United Arab Emirates will lift a three-year ban on its citizens travelling to Lebanon, according to a joint statement on Thursday. The decision was announced a day after Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met his UAE counterpart Mohamed Bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi. "The two sides agreed to allow travel for citizens by implementing necessary procedures and mechanisms to ease movement between the two countries," the statement said. In 2021, the UAE imposed a travel ban on its citizens and withdrew diplomats from Beirut in solidarity with Saudi Arabia after a Lebanese minister criticised the Riyadh-led military intervention in Yemen. Lebanese citizens were not banned from travelling to the UAE, although some experienced difficulties obtaining visas. According to WAM, the full statement reads as follows: "To strengthen the close ties and firm fraternal relations between the United Arab Emirates and the sisterly Republic of Lebanon, and to consolidate bilateral relations, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received President Joseph Aoun of the Republic of Lebanon at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi. The two leaders held talks on bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation across various sectors. "President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed welcomed the Lebanese President and expressed his hope that the visit would deepen the fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries and advance their shared interests and aspirations for progress and prosperity. "His Highness Sheikh Mohamed expressed his keenness to work jointly with Lebanon to foster development, prosperity, security, and regional stability, and underscored the UAE's support for Lebanon's security, stability and sovereignty. "President Aoun expressed his thanks and appreciation to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed for his kind sentiments towards Lebanon and its people, affirming his keenness to continue strengthening bilateral relations and parsing the UAE's supportive stance toward Lebanon and its people at all levels. "The two sides discussed ways to foster bilateral relations in various fields, and to develop economic and investment sectors, through joint opportunities, knowledge exchange, and government development. The Government Experience Exchange Office of the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs will visit Beirut to share best practices in government performance and institutional excellence to benefit both countries' public and private sectors. "The two sides also agreed to allow travel for citizens by implementing necessary procedures and mechanisms to ease movement between the two countries," the statement said. "Both sides expressed their aspiration to raise the level of mutual diplomatic representation and agreed to establish a joint UAE-Lebanon Business Council. The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development will send a delegation to Lebanon to explore and assess available joint cooperation projects. "The two sides also discussed the latest regional developments and their impact on Arab-Arab relations and regional security and stability. "President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed was briefed by President Aoun on the latest developments in Lebanon and regional and international affairs. Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed Lebanon's strategic importance within the Arab world, affirming that Lebanon is a key pillar of joint Arab action." The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, which supports infrastructure projects in developing countries, will send a delegation to Lebanon to study potential joint projects, the statement said. In March, Saudi Arabia said it would review "obstacles" to resuming Lebanese imports and ending a ban on its nationals visiting Lebanon. That announcement came after Aoun met Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in Riyadh on his first trip abroad since taking office in January. Agencies
TAG 91.1
02-05-2025
- Business
- TAG 91.1
UAE, Lebanon issue joint statement after President Joseph Aoun's Visit
The UAE and Lebanon issued a joint statement reaffirming their bilateral relations and outlining new ways of cooperation following the official visit of Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun to the UAE. The statement was released after President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received President Joseph Aoun in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, marking the Lebanese President first official visit to the country since taking office. The Statement: "To strengthen the close ties and firm fraternal relations between the United Arab Emirates and the sisterly Republic of Lebanon, and to consolidate bilateral relations, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received President Joseph Aoun of the Republic of Lebanon at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi. The two leaders held talks on bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation across various sectors. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed welcomed the Lebanese President and expressed his hope that the visit would deepen the fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries and advance their shared interests and aspirations for progress and prosperity. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed expressed his keenness to work jointly with Lebanon to foster development, prosperity, security, and regional stability, and underscored the UAE's support for Lebanon's security, stability and sovereignty. President Aoun expressed his thanks and appreciation to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed for his kind sentiments towards Lebanon and its people, affirming his keenness to continue strengthening bilateral relations and parsing the UAE's supportive stance toward Lebanon and its people at all levels. The two sides discussed ways to foster bilateral relations in various fields, and to develop economic and investment sectors, through joint opportunities, knowledge exchange, and government development. The Government Experience Exchange Office of the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs will visit Beirut to share best practices in government performance and institutional excellence to benefit both countries' public and private sectors. The two sides also agreed to allow travel for citizens by implementing necessary procedures and mechanisms to ease movement between the two countries. Both sides expressed their aspiration to raise the level of mutual diplomatic representation and agreed to establish a joint UAE-Lebanon Business Council. The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development will send a delegation to Lebanon to explore and assess available joint cooperation projects. The two sides also discussed the latest regional developments and their impact on Arab-Arab relations and regional security and stability. President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed was briefed by President Aoun on the latest developments in Lebanon and regional and international affairs. Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed Lebanon's strategic importance within the Arab world, affirming that Lebanon is a key pillar of joint Arab action."
LBCI
01-05-2025
- Business
- LBCI
Lebanon's Ambassador to UAE says President Aoun's visit reinforces cooperation opportunities between Abu Dhabi and Beirut
Lebanon's Ambassador to the UAE, Fouad Chehab Dandan, confirmed that a joint statement was issued at the end of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's working visit to the UAE. President Aoun met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed during the visit. The joint statement reflected the deep fraternal ties between Lebanon and the UAE and the strength of their longstanding relationship. It emphasized cooperation in support of Arab unity and solidarity with Lebanon, especially in its efforts to maintain stability, national unity, and territorial integrity amid ongoing challenges. He noted that the Lebanese side appreciated the UAE's continued support during Lebanon's crises and welcomed the assistance provided across various sectors. The two sides also agreed to draw on the UAE's experience in enhancing government performance and institutional excellence, with a delegation from the Government Experience Exchange Office at the UAE Ministry of Cabinet Affairs scheduled to visit Beirut to help advance this goal. Ambassador Dandan noted that after years of restrictions, one of the most significant outcomes of the visit was the decision to lift the travel ban on Emirati citizens traveling to Lebanon. He said the ban will be officially lifted in the coming days, following the completion of necessary logistical and technical steps to implement the political decision. Dandan added that both sides want to raise diplomatic representation and have agreed to establish a joint Emirati-Lebanese Business Council. Additionally, a delegation from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development will visit Beirut to assess and explore potential areas of cooperation. He stressed that these developments will enhance collaboration between Abu Dhabi and Beirut and restore the strong ties that once defined the relationship between the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon.
Asharq Al-Awsat
01-05-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
UAE Underscores Support for Lebanon's Security and Sovereignty
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has underscored his country's support for Lebanon's security, stability and sovereignty, a joint statement said Thursday. Sheikh Mohamed welcomed Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. The statement said that the UAE President expressed hope that the visit would deepen the fraternal relations between the two countries and advance their shared interests and aspirations for progress and prosperity. Sheikh Mohamed said he was keen to work jointly with Lebanon to foster development, prosperity, security, and regional stability. According to the statement, Aoun stressed he was ready to continue strengthening bilateral relations. The two sides discussed ways to foster bilateral relations in various fields, and to develop economic and investment sectors, through joint opportunities, knowledge exchange, and government development. The UAE's Government Experience Exchange Office of the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs will visit Beirut to share best practices in government performance and institutional excellence to benefit both countries' public and private sectors, said the statement. The two sides also agreed to allow travel for citizens by implementing necessary procedures and mechanisms to ease movement between the two countries. Both sides expressed their aspiration to raise the level of mutual diplomatic representation and agreed to establish a joint UAE-Lebanon Business Council. The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development will send a delegation to Lebanon to explore and assess available joint cooperation projects. Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed Lebanon's strategic importance within the Arab world, affirming that Lebanon is a key pillar of joint Arab action.
Emirates 24/7
01-05-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
UAE, Lebanon issue joint statement on visit of President of Lebanon
The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Lebanon issued a joint statement marking the official visit of Joseph Aoun, President of the Republic of Lebanon, to the UAE. The statement reads as follows: "To strengthen the close ties and firm fraternal relations between the United Arab Emirates and the sisterly Republic of Lebanon, and to consolidate bilateral relations, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received President Joseph Aoun of the Republic of Lebanon at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi. The two leaders held talks on bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation across various sectors. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed welcomed the Lebanese President and expressed his hope that the visit would deepen the fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries and advance their shared interests and aspirations for progress and prosperity. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed expressed his keenness to work jointly with Lebanon to foster development, prosperity, security, and regional stability, and underscored the UAE's support for Lebanon's security, stability and sovereignty. President Aoun expressed his thanks and appreciation to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed for his kind sentiments towards Lebanon and its people, affirming his keenness to continue strengthening bilateral relations and parsing the UAE's supportive stance toward Lebanon and its people at all levels. The two sides discussed ways to foster bilateral relations in various fields, and to develop economic and investment sectors, through joint opportunities, knowledge exchange, and government development. The Government Experience Exchange Office of the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs will visit Beirut to share best practices in government performance and institutional excellence to benefit both countries' public and private sectors. The two sides also agreed to allow travel for citizens by implementing necessary procedures and mechanisms to ease movement between the two countries. Both sides expressed their aspiration to raise the level of mutual diplomatic representation and agreed to establish a joint UAE-Lebanon Business Council. The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development will send a delegation to Lebanon to explore and assess available joint cooperation projects. The two sides also discussed the latest regional developments and their impact on Arab-Arab relations and regional security and stability. President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed was briefed by President Aoun on the latest developments in Lebanon and regional and international affairs. Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed Lebanon's strategic importance within the Arab world, affirming that Lebanon is a key pillar of joint Arab action." Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
