Mohamed bin Zayed Meets Hariri, Affirms UAE's Support for Lebanon

 Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces meets with Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Al Hariri at Qasr Al Shati Palace, Feb 19, 2021 - WAM
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces meets with Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Al Hariri at Qasr Al Shati Palace, Feb 19, 2021 - WAM
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Mohamed bin Zayed Meets Hariri, Affirms UAE's Support for Lebanon

 Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces meets with Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Al Hariri at Qasr Al Shati Palace, Feb 19, 2021 - WAM
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces meets with Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Al Hariri at Qasr Al Shati Palace, Feb 19, 2021 - WAM

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Friday with Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Al Hariri at Qasr Al Shati Palace.

During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed has affirmed UAE's support for the Lebanese people and their ambitions for unity, stability and development.

For his part, Hariri briefed the Crown Prince on the latest developments in Lebanon, and efforts related to forming a new government.

Sheikh Mohamed expressed sincere wishes for forming a government that prioritizes national reconciliation and seeks to survive differences and overcome the challenges besetting the nation.

The two sides addressed bilateral relations in addition to a number of regional and international issues of interest, including the global battle against COVID-19, state news agency WAM reported.

Also, Hariri congratulated Sheikh Mohamed on the successful Mars Mission and valued UAE's support for Lebanon on all fronts, including its help in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.



Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
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Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA

Kuwait's foreign ministry issued on Sunday a circular indicating that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.”

Lebanon's health ministry expressed surprise and said it would seek clarification.

It said it received the Kuwaiti statement "with great surprise", adding it had not been provided with "any information or notification from any Kuwaiti entity about this matter.”

"The hospitals mentioned in the statement are registered with the syndicate of private hospitals in Lebanon and carry out their role in providing treatment and health services to all Lebanese without exception," the ministry statement said.

It called the facilities "an essential part of the Lebanese health system,” and said it would contact the relevant authorities to request clarification and "protect Lebanon's health system.”

It noted that "Kuwait has numerous joint projects with the ministry... and has been among the most prominent countries that have stood by the health system during the successive crises that Lebanon has faced.”

The latest move was "unprecedented and inconsistent" with the Gulf country's usual approach, it added.


Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
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Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart Carlos Ramiro Martínez in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed developments of mutual interest.


Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
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Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed developments in Syria.