Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirms Qatar's continued support for Lebanon

Doha, Qatar - Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, expressed Qatar's unwavering support for Lebanon and its people amidst the challenging conditions in the region. During a joint press conference with his Lebanese counterpart, Dr. Nawaf Salam, the Prime Minister emphasized Qatar's commitment to Lebanon's sovereignty, security, stability, and territorial integrity.

They discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations and cooperation across vital sectors, including energy, investment, development, and electricity infrastructure.

Sheikh Mohammed highlighted the Amir's vision for providing financial support to Lebanon to revitalize its economy, noting the crucial role the Lebanese people have played in driving regional prosperity. Discussions also focused on expanding cooperation in energy, investment, development, the economy, and electricity infrastructure, with a joint solar power plant project between QatarEnergy and TotalEnergies nearing implementation.

Qatar's support extends to Lebanon's defense, with the country reaffirming its commitment to the Lebanese Armed Forces, a vital institution safeguarding the nation's security, unity, and stability. The talks also addressed the recent escalation in Lebanon, with Qatar condemning Israeli attacks on peacekeeping forces and Israeli violations of Lebanese territory.

Both countries emphasized the importance of implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1701, facilitating Israel's withdrawal from occupied areas, and ending hostilities in accordance with existing agreements.

Lebanon's Prime Minister, Dr. Nawaf Salam, praised the deep fraternal ties between Lebanon and Qatar, appreciating the political, economic, and humanitarian support, particularly the backing for the Lebanese Armed Forces and state institutions. He announced that the Lebanese and Qatari governments are close to finalizing a joint project to rehabilitate, develop, and modernize Lebanon's electricity generation infrastructure using the build-operate-transfer (BOT) model, without any upfront investment costs for the Lebanese treasury.

Dr. Salam expressed gratitude to Qatar for its enduring support, drawing parallels to the country's contributions to Lebanon's reconstruction following the 2006 war and its ongoing role in promoting regional stability and supporting Lebanese state institutions.