Lebanon News Roundup: Iran Visit and Digital Reform

News Roundup - 06/03/25

• Iran’s Foreign Minister made a working visit to Lebanon. Upon arriving in Beirut, he stated that Iran hopes ‘to open a new page with Lebanon.’ During his visit, he praised Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah, stating that his death would ‘lead to an increase in the strength of the Islamic resistance, because the resistance is very much alive, and so is Sayyid Nasrallah.’ He met with Hezbollah officials, and Hezbollah MP Ali Ammar thanked him for ‘Iran’s continued support to Lebanon, in all fields.’

• President Joseph Aoun met with Iran’s Foreign Minister. He stated that ‘dialogue is the solution to all disputed issues.’

• He also met with a delegation from the IMF, as well as a delegation from the foreign affairs committee of the French parliament.

• President Aoun then attended the Smart Government Conference in Beirut. In his speech, he emphasized on the need for digitization, and outlined his plan for an ‘e-government’ in Lebanon, which he said would greatly help in combating corruption.

• Prime Minister Nawaf Salam also spoke at the conference. He stated that ‘Lebanon cannot remain outside the digital world,’ adding that ‘digital transformation is the gateway to reforming state institutions, and restoring citizens’ confidence in them.’

• Prime Minister Salam then met with the Iranian Foreign Minister. They particularly emphasized the need to ‘strengthen trade and economic relations.’ Al-Jadeed reported that the Foreign Minister asked PM Salam to lift the ban on Iranian flights to Lebanon, but PM Salam refused, stating that the ban is in place ‘for security reasons.’

• PM Salam concluded his day with several meetings. He met with a delegation from the French parliamentary delegation, a delegation from the Lebanese-French Friendship Group, and several MPs. They discussed developments in the Akkar Governorate. Prime Minister Salam stated that the Qlayaat Airport ‘will soon come to light,’ and promised to establish a national university in the area.

• Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi also met with Iran’s Foreign ...
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News Roundup - 06/03/25

• Iran’s Foreign Minister made a working visit to Lebanon. Upon arriving in Beirut, he stated that Iran hopes ‘to open a new page with Lebanon.’ During his visit, he praised Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah, stating that his death would ‘lead to an increase in the strength of the Islamic resistance, because the resistance is very much alive, and so is Sayyid Nasrallah.’ He met with Hezbollah officials, and Hezbollah MP Ali Ammar thanked him for ‘Iran’s continued support to Lebanon, in all fields.’

• President Joseph Aoun met with Iran’s Foreign Minister. He stated that ‘dialogue is the solution to all disputed issues.’

• He also met with a delegation from the IMF, as well as a delegation from the foreign affairs committee of the French parliament.

• President Aoun then attended the Smart Government Conference in Beirut. In his speech, he emphasized on the need for digitization, and outlined his plan for an ‘e-government’ in Lebanon, which he said would greatly help in combating corruption.

• Prime Minister Nawaf Salam also spoke at the conference. He stated that ‘Lebanon cannot remain outside the digital world,’ adding that ‘digital transformation is the gateway to reforming state institutions, and restoring citizens’ confidence in them.’

• Prime Minister Salam then met with the Iranian Foreign Minister. They particularly emphasized the need to ‘strengthen trade and economic relations.’ Al-Jadeed reported that the Foreign Minister asked PM Salam to lift the ban on Iranian flights to Lebanon, but PM Salam refused, stating that the ban is in place ‘for security reasons.’

• PM Salam concluded his day with several meetings. He met with a delegation from the French parliamentary delegation, a delegation from the Lebanese-French Friendship Group, and several MPs. They discussed developments in the Akkar Governorate. Prime Minister Salam stated that the Qlayaat Airport ‘will soon come to light,’ and promised to establish a national university in the area.

• Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi also met with Iran’s Foreign ...
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