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Lebanon and EU hold highlevel meeting on counterterrorism

3 March 2017

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants and the European Union held today a high-level meeting on counter-terrorism. The meeting was co-chaired by the Secretary General a.i. and Director of Political and Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Ambassador Charbel Wehbi, […]

(Update) Geagea during Kesrouan Ftouh Development Conference: Setting electricity sector right crucial for state budget

3 March 2017

“Lebanese Forces” leader Samir Geagea stressed the paramount importance of state budget to run public affairs, saying that rectifying the electricity predicament in the country is essential for state budget. “Our suggestion does not entail interfering in the powers of Water and Energy Minister [Cesar […]

Riachi launches new Ministry of Information e site: Dialogue culture paves way for civilization of peace

3 March 2017

Minister of Information Melhem Riachi on Thursday launched the new electronic site of the Ministry of Information at the third conference of the Directorate of Studies and Publications of the Ministry, titled “The Culture of Dialogue and Social Media” held under his patronage at the […]

Sarraf tackles cooperation with Iranian military attaché

3 March 2017

National Defense Minister, Yaacoub Sarraf, received on Friday the Iranian military attaché, Colonel Mohammad Reza Merzaei, with talks touching on bilateral relations and military cooperation. The pair also tackled the regional situation.

Defense Minister discusses cooperation with Iraqi Ambassador

3 March 2017

Minister of National Defense, Yaacoub al-Sarraf, met on Wednesday with Iraqi Ambassador to Lebanon, Ali Abbas Bandar al-Ameri. The pair reportedly discussed the means to develop cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, al-Sarraf hailed the role played by the Iraqi military in combating […]

Spanish Defense Minister visits Hariri: Committed to provide assistance for Syrian refugees’ return

3 March 2017

The President of the Council of Ministers Saad Hariri received today at the Grand Serail the Spanish Defense Minister, Maria Dolores De Cospedal, in the presence of the Spanish Ambassador to Lebanon, Milagros Hernando Echevarra. The meeting focused on the situation in Lebanon and the […]

Hariri receives Jumblatt: If we do not achieve an electoral law, the government would have failed

3 March 2017

The President of the Council of Ministers Saad Hariri received this evening at the Grand Serail the Head of the Democratic Gathering MP Walid Jumblatt and discussed with him the situation in the country, particularly the ongoing contacts regarding the electoral law. After the meeting, […]

Jreisati after bloc’s meeting: parliamentary polls must be held on time if possible

1 March 2017

“Change and Reform” bloc held on Tuesday its weekly meeting at Rabyeh under the chairmanship of FPM head, Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Gebran Bassil. Justice Minister, Salim Jreisati, said following the meeting that the bloc discussed the situation in the country and the latest developments. […]

Israeli Bulldozer Removes Cement Blocks near Shebaa Farms

1 March 2017

An Israeli unit carried out on Monday some changes near the occupied Shebaa Farms, the National News Agency reported. It said that the unit, comprised of a bulldozer and a number of soldiers, removed cubes of reinforced concrete near the Shebaa Farms. The units worked […]

US general discusses military aid on Lebanon visit

1 March 2017

BEIRUT (AP) — The commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East has met with top officials in Lebanon to discuss American military aid and other efforts to contain the fallout from the civil war in neighboring Syria. Army Gen. Joseph Votel, the head of […]

Abbas Ibrahim: Daesh poses biggest threat

1 March 2017

Director-General of General Security Maj. Gen. Abbas Ibrahim said in an interview with DailyStar to be published tomorrow (Wednesday) that “Daesh terrorist organization poses the biggest threat to Lebanon,” praising continuous cooperation with all local, Arab and Western security apparatuses. “The security situation in Lebanon […]

Army carries out security measures at Ain El Helweh camp entrances

1 March 2017

The Lebanese Army has carried out security measures at the entrance of Palestinian refugee camp in Ain El-Helweh, NNA correspondent reported on Tuesday. The field reporter added that the security forces closed the eastern highway next to the camp after sniper bullets hit it, pointing […]