QNA

Doha

In accordance with the directives of His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the first aircraft from the Qatari Armed Forces has departed for Lebanon, carrying medical equipment, medicines , shelter supplies and other humanitarian aid provided by the Qatar Fund for Development as part of an air bridge established to provide relief to the Lebanese people and address the displacement crisis arising from recent developments.

This humanitarian aid is part of the State of Qatar’s unwavering support for the Republic of Lebanon and its brotherly people during these challenging times.

Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater reiterated the State of Qatar’s full solidarity with the Lebanese Republic and its right to maintain its sovereignty, and Qatar’s unwavering support for its brotherly people.

This came as Al Khater met with Lebanese Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati in Beirut.

Al Khater noted the launch of the first flight of the air bridge operated by the State of Qatar to Lebanon, in implementation of the directives of HH the Amir for sending urgent medical and relief aid to the brothers in the Lebanese Republic and contributing to addressing the displacement crisis resulting from recent developments.

The State Minister also expressed Qatar’s deep concern over the recent developments in Lebanon and its support for all efforts aimed at the unity, security, and stability of Lebanon, reiterating Qatar’s full readiness to provide everything that would de-escalate tensions and enhance security and stability in the region.page 16