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Lebanon ready to implement UN resolution, deploy army on southern border: PM
Beirut: Lebanon Prime Minister Najib Mikati has said that his country is ready to implement UN Resolution 1701 to ease tensions on its southern border with Israel. Mikati, speaking after meeting Parliament…
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Lebanon committed to preventing drug trafficking to Gulf nations: PM
Beirut: Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said his country will prevent drug trafficking to Gulf nations in order to ease Beirut’s strained ties with them because of the problem. Lebanon is…
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Qatar to donate FIFA World Cup buses to Lebanon
Doha: Qatar is set to donate buses used to transport fans during the FIFA World Cup to Lebanon to solve the transportation crisis in the country. The Minister of Works in the…
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Lebanon’s caretaker PM calls to expedite selection of new PM
Beirut: Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati called on all political parties to expedite the selection of a new premier who can form a new cabinet capable of dealing with Lebanon’s steep…
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Lebanese PM urges citizens to vote in parliamentary polls
Beirut: Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has urged citizens to vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections. “We call on everyone to vote with integrity and freedom of conscience,” Mikati said when he inspected…
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Lebanese PM reaffirms commitment to restore ties with GCC nations
Beirut: Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to restoring normal ties with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Lebanon would “take all necessary measures” to enhance cooperation with Saudi…
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Lebanese PM announces reopening of war-torn national library
Beirut: Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati has inaugurated the Lebanese National Library, a war-torn institution that has gone through decades of restoration. “Despite all the political, economic and social challenges, Lebanon will always…