Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, emphasized on Tuesday the necessity of implementing UN Resolution 1701 “to restore Lebanon’s sovereignty.”
Speaking at a press conference following his meeting with President Joseph Aoun at the Presidential Palace, Bin Abdulrahman reaffirmed Qatar’s ongoing support for the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and pledged continued economic assistance and reconstruction efforts.
“We look forward to the formation of a government as soon as possible to address all pending matters,” he stated, expressing hope that the election of president Aoun would mark a step toward security and stability in Lebanon.
The Qatari official underscored that his visit was a gesture of solidarity from Qatar, which remains committed to standing by Lebanon and its people.
For his part, President Aoun expressed gratitude for Qatar’s steadfast support for Lebanon. “Qatar has always stood by Lebanon, supporting the Lebanese people in difficult times,” he said.
He also emphasized the importance of Qatari investment in Lebanon’s economy, particularly in the oil and gas sector.
“We look forward to the return of our Qatari brothers to Lebanon and highly value Qatar’s role in supporting our economy,” he stated, expressing hope for the resumption of energy exploration efforts in collaboration with Total company in the near future.
Bin Abdulrahman had arrived earlier at Beirut International Airport (BIA), where he held discussions with Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati in the airport’s salon of honor. His itinerary also includes meetings with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam.
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