Today: 2 August 2025
29 December 2021
1 min read

Lebanon Urges Gulf Nations To Resume Ties

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has called for a national dialogue among the different governing political parties to discuss ways to restore ties with Gulf countries…reports Asian Lite News

“We need to reach an understanding to strengthen Lebanon’s ties with Arab nations, especially Gulf countries, by not offending them or interfering in their internal affairs,” Xinhua news agency quoted Mikati as saying in a televised speech.

Lebanon Urges Gulf Nations To Resume Ties

The Prime Minister emphasised the need for Lebanon to disassociate itself from problems in the region to be able to preserve its ties with the Arab world and the international community.

Mikati added that he has been working on securing a meeting for the council of ministers to deal with the country’s economic crisis.

ALSO READ: Antonio: Lebanon is at centre of UN strategies, efforts

Beirut is currently facing a crisis in its relations with Saudi Arabia and its Gulf supporters after a Lebanese Cabinet Minister criticised over Riyadh’s ongoing military involvement in the Yemen war.

Mikati’s speech comes one day after an address by Lebanese President Michel Aoun who called for a national dialogue to put an end to the governmental paralysis, getting through important legislation, in addition to holding an urgent dialogue on a financial recovery plan, administrative and financial decentralization, and the defence strategy.

Previous Story

Kuwait forms new government

Next Story

Israel facing “unprecedented” Covid-19 wave

Latest from Arab News

Famine grips Gaza, WHO warns

WHO said Gaza’s population is facing acute food insecurity under the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification…reports Asian Lite News The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued its starkest warning yet about the

Lifeline from UAE to Gaza

UAE’s Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 sustains Gaza’s collapsing health system with hospitals, treatment, aid, and vaccines, offering vital relief to thousands amid deepening crisis….reports Asian Lite News The United Arab Emirates has

More Nations Support Palestine State

UAE has hailed the intention of countries such as Malta, Canada, Australia, Andorra, Finland, Iceland, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Portugal, and San Marino to recognise Palestine….reports Asian Lite News The UAE has welcomed

Trump envoy in Israel as Gaza starves

Witkoff is expected to visit US-backed food distribution efforts in Gaza run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). As the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza worsens, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve

UK PM, Oman’s Sultan agree to deepen ties

Sultan Haitham welcomes UK’s steps towards recognising Palestine, reaffirms Oman’s support for a two-state solution and lasting peace in the Middle East..reports Asian Lite News Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Oman’s Sultan
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Decade of conflict in Syria claims over 306,000 civilian lives: UN report

The conflict in Syria claimed the lives of 306,887 civilians

Union Coop launches ‘Mirdif Park Way’

The innovative project includes 34 food trucks on the cooperative