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Lebanon explores defense ties with Qatar

  • Minister of National Defense, Maurice Sleem, on Friday welcomed Qatari Ambassador to Lebanon, Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz Al-Sahlawi
  • Sleem thanked Qatar for its "permanent support for Lebanon and the Lebanese Army, which reflects the depth of the brotherly relationship that unites Lebanon and Qatar."

Lebanon on Friday expressed its gratitude to Qatar for its support to the country and the Lebanese Army. 

Minister of National Defense, Maurice Sleem, on Friday welcomed  Qatari Ambassador to Lebanon, Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz Al-Sahlawi, who paid him a protocol visit upon assuming his diplomatic mission in Beirut. 

Talks between the pair focused on the “excellent” relations between the two countries. 

Sleem thanked Qatar for its “permanent support for Lebanon and the Lebanese Army, which reflects the depth of the brotherly relationship that unites Lebanon and the sisterly State of Qatar.” 

The Minister of Defense also wished Ambassador Al-Sahlawi success in his new duties.