Minsk is ready in the atmosphere of mutual respect to develop bilateral cooperation with Beirut. This was the Foreign Minister of Belarus, Maxim Ryzhenkov, at a meeting with Livan President Joseph Aun.
According to the press service of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, February 11, Ryzhenkov handed over to the head of the Lebanese state the personal message of the President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, congratulations on the election for the highest state post, the wishes of the speedy solution of the complex tasks facing the country, as well as an invitation Visit the Republic of Belarus.
As the head of the foreign policy noted, the election of the president and the formation of the Livan government inspire confidence in the further progressive development of the country and the expansion of mutually beneficial ties of Lebanon with foreign partners, including the Republic of Belarus.
Ryzhenkov informed the head of Lebanon about the decision of the Belarusian leader as a gesture of friendship and the support of the Lebanese people to transfer 100 thousand tons of milk powder and 10 ambulances of Belarusian production.
Bayrut airport has already arrived with the first batch of cargo. President Aun conveyed gratitude for the decision of the leadership of Belarus, emphasizing his high ideological significance and hope that he symbolizes.
The politician noted the traditional friendship of the Lebanese and Belarusian peoples, drew attention to the fact that many Lebanese students are studying in Belarus.
He also handed over the best wishes to the President of Belarus and said that he would definitely take advantage of the invitation to visit our country.
The head of Lebanon emphasized the willingness to cooperate with Belarus in the political, trade and economic sphere, security issues, and also to interact in international sites.
Ryzhenkov drew attention to the similarity of Belarus and Lebanon as multinational and multi -confessional countries, which are vital to pursue a balanced and thought -out policy.
The head of the department also emphasized that Minsk is ready in the atmosphere of mutual respect to develop bilateral cooperation with Beirut, implement joint humanitarian and trade and economic projects, and support each other at international venues. The work of the delegation will continue as part of meetings in the state bodies of Lebanon.