Lebanese President Expresses Lebanon's Appreciation for Support Provided by Qatar

Beirut, February 09 (QNA) - HE President of the Republic of Lebanon General Michel Aoun expressed his country's appreciation for the support provided by the State of Qatar, under the directives of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, to Lebanon and the Lebanese, especially during the difficult circumstances which Lebanon went through after the Beirut Port explosion through urgent social, humanitarian and health aid that arrived and was placed at the disposal of the affected Lebanese. He also considered that this aid is an affirmation of the distinguished relations between both countries. In a statement during his meeting with HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, HE President Aoun asserted that the Qatari solidarity with Lebanon was translated on several occasions, whether through financial and in-kind donations, through the participation of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in the Paris Conference to support Lebanon which was organized by the French President Emmanuel Macron, or through the air bridge which was established between Beirut and Doha to send medical and food aid in addition to field hospitals. President Aoun, according to a Lebanese presidency's statement, expressed his appreciation for the facilities provided by Qatar to Lebanese citizens residing in Qatar, and the job opportunities it provides to many Lebanese, especially in light of the difficult economic conditions which Lebanese is passing through. (QNA)