Beirut: President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, on Monday chaired a meeting devoted to discussing developments related to Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Minister of National Defense Michel Menassa, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Youssef Raji, Interior and Municipalities Minister Ahmad Hajjar, Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny, and Head of Airport Security Brigadier General Fadi Kfoury.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the following statement was issued: "The President of the Republic and the Prime Minister praised the work of the military and security apparatuses to preserve security within the airport's vicinity and to keep the road leading to it open."
The meeting resulted in several key directives. The President and Prime Minister provided necessary and strict instructions to the military and security forces to prevent any disruption or closure of the airport road, ensuring the safeguarding of public property. Additionally, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants was tasked with following up on diplomatic contacts to address issues concerning flights between Tehran and Beirut, with the goal of ensuring the return of Lebanese passengers still in Iran.
Further measures emphasized include the inspection procedures for all aircraft, with airport security directed to ensure compliance with necessary directives. Additionally, the Minister of Public Works and Transport has been tasked with extending the suspension of flights to and from Iran.