The UAE and Lebanon announced today that they are working towards lifting travel restrictions imposed on Emiratis traveling to Lebanon. This came in a joint statement the two nations issued following the official visit of Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun to the UAE.
“The two sides agreed to allow travel for citizens by implementing necessary procedures and mechanisms to ease movement between the two countries,” said the UAE-Lebanon joint statement.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received President Joseph Aoun at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi yesterday. The two leaders held talks on bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation across various sectors.
UAE to share government best practices with Lebanon
Sheikh Mohamed expressed his keenness to work jointly with Lebanon to foster development, prosperity, security and regional stability, and underscored the UAE’s support for Lebanon’s security, stability and sovereignty.
The two sides discussed ways to foster bilateral relations in various fields, and to develop economic and investment sectors, through joint opportunities, knowledge exchange and government development. The statement also revealed that the Government Experience Exchange Office of the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs will visit Beirut to share best practices in government performance and institutional excellence to benefit both countries’ public and private sectors.
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UAE to explore joint cooperation projects in Lebanon
Both sides expressed their aspiration to raise the level of mutual diplomatic representation and agreed to establish a joint UAE-Lebanon Business Council. The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development will send a delegation to Lebanon to explore and assess available joint cooperation projects.
The two sides also discussed the latest regional developments and their impact on Arab-Arab relations and regional security and stability.
Sheikh Mohamed was briefed by President Aoun on the latest developments in Lebanon and regional and international affairs. He also reaffirmed Lebanon’s strategic importance within the Arab world, affirming that Lebanon is a key pillar of joint Arab action.
