Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to supporting Lebanon in its reconstruction efforts once a new government is formed.
The southern regions, which suffered the most extensive destruction, are expected to be the primary beneficiaries of international assistance and investment. Following a press conference with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, the visiting Qatari Prime Minister reiterated Doha’s unwavering support for the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF).
“We are looking forward to the formation of the government, and after that, we will explore a strategic partnership based on mutual interests,” Al Thani stated. As part of the ceasefire agreement implemented on November 27, 2024, the Lebanese army must be deployed in the south, while the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah is required to withdraw from border areas near Israel.
President Aoun, who was elected Lebanon’s head of state by Parliament on January 9, had previously served as commander-in-chief of the Lebanese military.
During his visit, Sheikh Mohammed also met with key Lebanese officials, including Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, who secured his mandate with a landslide vote of confidence from Parliament. Lebanon’s lawmakers elected President Joseph Aoun with 99 out of 128 votes, ending more than two years of political deadlock.
Shortly after his election, Aoun tasked Nawaf Salam—former president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)—with forming a new government, following his endorsement by 84 lawmakers.
During the press conference, Sheikh Mohammed reaffirmed Qatar’s support for the Lebanese army and emphasized the urgent need to fully implement UN Security Council Resolution 1701. “Israel must withdraw from southern Lebanon, and Resolution 1701 must be fully enforced,” he declared. Meanwhile, President Aoun praised Qatar’s efforts in assisting Lebanon across various sectors.
Prime Minister Salam also welcomed Qatar’s commitment to assisting Lebanon during this critical period, highlighting the importance of regional cooperation in rebuilding the country’s war-torn infrastructure and stabilizing its economy.
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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan confidently announced that there will be no war between Armenia and Azerbaijan, emphasizing a shared commitment to a peaceful and prosperous future for the region.
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A new rose has been named after Catherine, Princess of Wales, to promote the healing benefits of nature.
A fragment of the Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482, launched in 1972, is expected to crash back to Earth between 9 and 10 May, according to space agencies monitoring its re-entry.
FIFA has approved a major expansion of the Women’s World Cup, increasing the number of participating teams to 48 starting from the 2031 edition.
Mexico is suing Google for disregarding repeated requests to stop referring to the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" for U.S. users on Google Maps.
Explosions were heard in Rawalpindi and Islamabad around 2:30 a.m. local time as a ballistic missile attack targeting Nur Khan Airbase was intercepted, according to Pakistani security sources.
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