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Raggi Receives Spanish Invitation to UFM Forum, Meets UN ESCWA and ICRC Officials
Beirut: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Youssef Raggi, on Thursday received Spain’s Ambassador to Lebanon Jesºs Santos Aguado, who delivered an official invitation for Lebanon to participate in the 10th Regional Forum of the Union for the M…
Hamas Ready for Lasting Ceasefire, Turkish Foreign Minister Says, Urging Israel to Show Same Commitment
Ankara: The Palestinian group Hamas is showing that it is willing to take constructive steps to ensure that the current ceasefire in Gaza is permanent, and Israel should have the same understanding, Trkiye’s foreign minister said Wednesday.
Accordin…
Salam Meets ICRC Regional Director, Discusses Southern Projects and Lebanese Prisoners in Israel
Beirut: Prime Minister, Dr. Nawaf Salam, on Thursday received Nicolas von Arx, Regional Director for the Near and Middle East at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), heading a delegation from the organization.
According to National N…
Berri Engages with French Presidential Envoy, Economy Minister, and ICRC Regional Director
Beirut: House Speaker Nabih Berri on Thursday engaged in a series of meetings at the Second Presidency in Ain al-Tineh. He began with Anne-Claire Legendre, Advisor to the French President for North Africa and the Middle East. The meeting was attended …
French Ambassador Magro Visits Baalbek, Highlights Strong Local Cooperation, Development Support
Baalbek: French Ambassador to Lebanon, Herv© Magro, on Thursday visited the Baalbek region, beginning his tour at the Agricultural Village in the Baalbek plain, where he was received by Dr. Rami Lakkis, founder of the Lebanese Association for Developm…
Salam© Visits “Beirut Port” Exhibition at Beit Beirut: A Place for Remembrance and Reflection
Beirut: Minister of Culture Ghassan Salam© visited the “Beirut Port” exhibition at the Architectural and Urban Observatory – Beit Beirut in Sodeco, accompanied by his advisor, architect Jad Tabet. After touring the exhibition, which addressed the repe…
Menassah Meets Greek Counterpart in Athens to Discuss Military Cooperation
Athens: Minister of National Defense, Major General Michel Menassah, on Thursday met in Athens with his Greek counterpart, Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias, during his official visit to the Hellenic Republic.
According to National News Agency – Lebanon, th…
Geagea Criticizes Lebanese Government’s Inaction on Hezbollah Disarmament
Beirut: Lebanese Forces leader, Samir Geagea, told The National that the Lebanese government has shown ‘no persistence or real determination’ to implement its own decision mandating the army to collect all weapons and place them under state authority….
Rasamny Meets Tripoli Port’s New Board Members, Calls for Five-Year Strategic Vision
Beirut: Minister of Public Works and Transport, Fayez Rasamny, on Thursday held a meeting in his office with Tripoli Port Chairman, Iskandar Bandali, and the newly appointed board members, in the presence of Port Director, Ahmad Tamer.
According to …
AUB Play Alleviating Art Highlights Medical Pioneer Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
Beirut: The American University of Beirut (AUB) presented “Alleviating Art,” a one-act play about Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, who played a crucial role in changing medical history by introducing inoculation to Britain and Europe. The performance was or…
