Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus M. Ryzhenkov paid a visit to Beirut

Maxim Ryzhenkov delivered a personal message from the President of Belarus to the Head of the State of Lebanon, congratulating him on his election to the highest state post. Aleksandr Lukashenko wished a quick resolution of the difficult tasks in the country and invited the Lebanese leader to Minsk. Joseph Aoun was elected to the post in early January. The presidential post in Lebanon has been vacant for more than two years, which has not had the best effect on the situation in the country. With the new Head of State the local government was completely renewed, the cabinet was formed only three days ago. During the visit, they discussed the prospects of the dialogue between the two countries and with the leadership of the Lebanese Foreign Policy corps. The meeting with the Belarusian delegation was the first for the Lebanese Foreign Minister after he officially took office. Lebanon has to overcome a severe military-political and economic crisis. As a gesture of goodwill and support for the Lebanese people, the President of Belarus decided to transfer 100 tonnes of milk powder and 10 ambulance cars. Part of the cargo has already been delivered to Beirut.