Latest in Tag: Lebanon Highlight
Latest in Tag: Lebanon
Opinion| Gas is the password between Lebanon and Israel
The most important of these contradictions is that the agreement was signed even though the two countries are officially in a state of constant war and the Israeli air force carries out almost weekly flights over the capital, Beirut. Even the land borders between the two sides are still witnessing clashes from time to time, in addition to the fact that those borders have not been agreed upon, especially concerning the Shebaa Farms area.
Egypt welcomes demarcation of maritime border between Lebanon and Israel
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Egypt expressed its aspiration that this agreement will enable Lebanon to benefit from its resources to contribute to improving the economic situation in the country and consolidate more frameworks and areas of cooperation in the Mediterranean region.
Israeli PM welcomes US proposal on maritime border with Lebanon
  Lapid told his weekly cabinet meeting that Israel and Lebanon received the US Energy Envoy Amos Hochstein’s proposal for an agreement on a maritime line between the two countries over the weekend.
Egypt supports strengthening economic cooperation with Lebanon: Trade Minister
This came in a speech the minister delivered during his participation in the meeting of the sixth session of the Egyptian-Lebanese Association for Businessmen.
Lebanon not to give up on maritime rights: president
The talks “aim at preserving Lebanon’s rights and reaching a solution, in cooperation with the American mediator, that would protect our wealth,” a presidential statement quoted his speech to mark the Lebanese army’s 77th anniversary as saying.
Arab ministers of foreign affairs renew support for Lebanon
Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit said during a consultative meeting of Arab foreign ministers, hosted by Beirut on Saturday, the Arab League expressed confidence in Lebanon’s stability and future.
Lebanese president informs US envoy of Lebanon’s stance on border demarcation with Israel
The president also urged Hochstein for swift feedback on Lebanon’s response during the talks held at Baabda Palace focusing on ways of reaching a solution amid rising tensions between Lebanon and Israel, a statement by Lebanon’s Presidency said.
Opinion|Lebanonâs elections liberate it from grip of the US, Iran
The grievances Lebanese people communicated in the 2019 Revolution certainly reflected on the results of the elections, as they affirmed that the only way out of the current impasse is the imposition of Lebanese sovereignty, which has almost been absent since the inception of this country.
I hope Lebanon recovers soon: Nawal El-Zoghbi
I don’t think about acting, I’m not afraid of future
Lebanon government declares bankruptcy, central bank denies claims
Negotiations are currently focusing on several topics, namely, reforming and restructuring the banking sector: Deputy PM
Lebanonâs Maronite Patriarch visits Egyptian churches
Al-Rahi will visit some churches, monasteries
Snowstorm deepens misery of Syrian refugees in Lebanon
As Jamila was removing snow from the top of her tent, she told Xinhua that she has been trying hard to protect her children from frosty cold in the absence of heating diesel which has soared in price given the unprecedented financial crisis.
Lebanon on alert to keep Israel’s bird flu at bay
According to Fayad, no cases of the bird flu have been reported in southern Lebanon yet, but poultry breeders are concerned about possible virus transmission by air, migrating birds, or wild animals that frequently cross the border between Lebanon and Israel.
Lebanon denies importing natural gas from Israel
Gas supply agreement with Egypt clearly states that gas should be Egyptian, says Lebanese Energy Minister
Opinion| Lebanon pays the price of Iranâs sins!
This is certainly what prompted Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati to say: âWhat Hassan Nasrallah said against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia does not represent the position of the Lebanese government and the broader segment of the Lebanese people. It is not in Lebanonâs interest to offend any Arab country, especially the Gulf states. By God, have mercy on Lebanon and the Lebanese and stop the hateful political and sectarian incitement.â
Al-Sisi meets Lebanon PM during World Youth Forum in Sharm El-Sheikh
Two sides discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation
New Year festivity offers glimpse of hope for Lebanon’s crisis-hit hotels
Ashkar said that the monthly average occupancy rate over the past year stood at around 23 percent but reservations in Beirut hotels for the period extending from Dec. 28, 2021 to Jan. 1, 2022 increased to around 50 percent.
Pharaohs start FIFA Arab Cup 2021 campaign with game against Lebanon
Zizou and Afsha lead Egyptâs forward line
Lebanon aims to reach deal on maritime border demarcation with Israel: president
“Lebanon looks forward to resuming indirect U.S.-mediated negotiations with Israel to reach a deal that would allow us to benefit from our oil and gas resources,” Aoun said during his meeting with a delegation from the U.S. Congress.
Wildfires destroy agricultural areas in Lebanon
The fires, started on Saturday, have spread in different villages in Mount Lebanon including Bekaata, Achkout and Beit Mery while destroying vast agricultural areas in Lebanon’s southern villages of Kfar Roummane, Jarmaq, Choukin, Zebdin, Kfarseer and other areas.
Egyptâs Petroleum Minister, World Bank discuss measures to export gas to Lebanon
The meetings also tackled the work programmes of the East Mediterranean Gas Forum, the global efforts to transform to clean energy and reduce emissions, and the national projects to deliver gas to homes, and local digital transformation projects.
Arab League leads reconciliation efforts between Lebanon, Gulf states
Arab League aims to hold dialogue on course of Lebanese-Gulf relationship
Egyptian company to develop Lebanon’s Tripoli port at $87m
At the value of $87m funded by the Islamic Development Bank, the construction work at the Tripoli port will start within 10 days and it should be completed in two and a half years, said Nabil El-Jisr, president of the Council for Development and Reconstruction.
Egypt spares no effort to support Lebanon: FM Shoukry
Egypt’s FM congratulates Lebanonâs PM for forming new government
US welcomes formation of new government in Lebanon
New government comprises 24 ministers
Egypt affirms continued support to health sector in Lebanon
Egyptâs Minister of Health receives Lebanese ambassador to discuss boosting bilateral cooperation
Lebanon’s experts warn against further social deterioration amid rise in poverty levels
Experts fear that Lebanon’s social stability will further deteriorate in the near future in light of the shortage of basic commodities in the country and the increase in poverty to unprecedented levels. Nasser Yassin, a professor of policy and planning at the American University of Beirut, said that the mismanagement of the financial and economic crisis …
German Cultural Center in Lebanon withdraws honorary doctorate from Egypt star Mohamed Ramadan
German Embassy in Cairo denies any relations with Lebanese cultural centre
UNICEF warns of âwater shortage disasterâ in Lebanon
Fund warned that more than 71% of Lebanon’s population may not have access to water this summer
2 civilian planes escape from Israeli missiles over Lebanon’s airspace
2 civilian airplanes, Lebanese and Turkish, escaped from the Israeli missiles which flew over Lebanon’s airspace to hit targets in Syria