The Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Lebanon, the Municipality of Beirut and MTV Dialogue and Sustainable Development Association (DSD) signed an agreement to illuminate the streets of Beirut in accordance with the city’s street lighting strategy.
The collaboration aims to enhance road safety, improve citizens’ security and contribute to the overall revitalization of Beirut.
The Republic of Korea is providing an in-kind donation valued at $635,000 to install a solar street lighting system. The project will light up a distance of 6 km around Horsh Beirut, Boulevard of President Elias el-Hraoui and Emile Lahoud Avenue by installing all-in-one solar street lights.
The signing ceremony was held at MTV, attended by the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Lebanon, H.E. IL Park, the Governor of Beirut, Judge Marwan Abboud, and the CEO of MTV and chairman of DSD, Michel el-Murr, among other personalities.
The Governor of Beirut conveyed his gratitude to the Republic of Korea and its Ambassador for responding positively to his proposal for the Solar Street Lighting System.
“With a strong partnership between the Embassy, the Municipality and MTV, we can achieve a lot,” said Judge Abboud.
Ambassador Park stated, “I am very pleased to be able to support the Beirut city street lighting project this year which the Beirut governor requested during our first meeting last year. Street lighting is a matter of life and death. This project will ensure safety to all citizens and enhance street conditions while giving life back to Beirut and bringing hope back to the people.”
He emphasized that the chosen streets serve as major arteries frequented by thousands daily, reiterating Korea’s dedication to addressing Lebanon’s fundamental needs.
Murr applauded the generosity of the Republic of Korea, emphasizing that “the generosity of the Government of the Republic of Korea, offering an in-kind donation worth $635,000 to implement the solar street lighting system, exemplifies the spirit of international partnership that can truly make a difference.”
After the ceremony, Ambassador Park, the Governor of Beirut Judge Abboud and Murr visited the Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Judge Bassam Mawlawi.
