Minister of Foreign Affairs Gebran Bassil said on Wednesday during a press conference with his Greek and Cypriot counterparts that they discussed ways to boost cultural heritage.
He also voiced hopes that the oil file would be on top of the priorities of the new government.
“Lebanon plays can serve as a bridge between the east and west. It should reach all Europe,” Bassil added.
He also noted that they will hold three more meetings in Cyprus to follow up on several issues of mutual interests.
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Investors and companies could tire of waiting and “find other opportunities elsewhere,” said French ambassador to Beirut, Bruno Foucher. France warned Lebanon on Friday that it could lose the support of the international community and its assistance of billions of dollars in case of further […]