UAE official meets Lebanese minister in Paris

UAE Minister of State Noura Al Kaabi, met with the Coordinator of the Government Emergency Committee and Lebanon’s caretaker Minister of Environment, Nasser Yassin, in Paris during the international conference for Lebanon.

The conference saw the participation of 70 countries, the UN, the EU, as well as international and regional organisations.

During the meeting, Al Kaabi affirmed the UAE’s solidarity and support to the brotherly Lebanese people during the current challenging period. In this regard, the UAE will continue its humanitarian efforts by providing urgent relief through several initiatives, following the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to provide support as part of the country’s unwavering approach to address the serious humanitarian conditions and meet the needs of the brotherly Lebanese people.

Al Kaabi also affirmed that the UAE condemns the continuous Israeli violations of the UN Security Council’s Resolutions, particularly Resolution 1701, which is reflected in its ongoing aggression on Lebanese territory.

Furthermore, Al Kaabi emphasised that the increasingly dangerous escalation of the conflict in the Middle East worsens humanitarian, political, and security crises, posing a significant threat to the safety and lives of civilians.

Moreover, Al Kaabi expressed the UAE’s deep concern with the ongoing developments in Lebanon, the repercussions of the dangerous escalation, and its impact on regional stability. In this regard, Al Kaabi emphasised the need for concerted international efforts to achieve a ceasefire and provide full protection for civilians according to international law.

For his part, Yassin commended the UAE’s relief endeavours for the Lebanese people, highlighting the country’s leading role in providing all forms of support to Lebanon during the ongoing critical circumstances.

Al Kaabi expressed his appreciation to the UAE for the continuous aid and support provided to Lebanon since the beginning of the crisis, which included $100 million of urgent relief packages, $30 million of aid to Lebanese refugees in Syria, as well as other relief, medical, food, and shelter supplies.

The aid was delivered as part of the "UAE Stands with Lebanon" campaign, including the ship that arrived today at Beirut Port, carrying 2,000 tonnes of relief and medical supplies to meet the needs of the Lebanese people, who highly appreciate the support of the UAE’s leadership and people during this crisis.