Home News UAE embassy in Beirut to reopen The embassy’s reopening is a key step in further strengthening bilateral relations, demonstrating the UAE’s dedication to Lebanon’s stability by Gulf Business January 14, 2025 Image: Getty Images A high-level UAE delegation is in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, to oversee the reopening of the UAE embassy, in response to the directives of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This move follows a phone call between Sheikh Mohamed and Joseph Aoun, President of Lebanon, during which both leaders agreed to take the necessary steps to restore diplomatic presence in Beirut, the state news agency, WAM reported. The leaders expressed their shared commitment to enhancing bilateral relations for the mutual benefit and prosperity of both nations and their peoples, with a focus on regional security and stability. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) emphasised that reopening the embassy reflects the deep and enduring fraternal ties between the two countries. It underscored the UAE’s unwavering support for Lebanon’s unity, national sovereignty, and territorial integrity, as well as its commitment to supporting the Lebanese people. Embassy reopening is a key step The ministry also highlighted that the embassy’s reopening is a key step in further strengthening bilateral relations, demonstrating the UAE’s dedication to Lebanon’s stability and development and ensuring continued support across various sectors. Both leaders also discussed ways to deepen cooperation and exchange views on issues of mutual interest, reaffirming the UAE’s steadfast commitment to supporting Lebanon’s security and stability. Tags Lebanon News UAE UAE embassy in Beirut You might also like Built for protection: NAFFCO rises as a global fire safety leader The world’s most valuable brands revealed, includes these UAE firms ADNOC Gas, EWEC partner to unlock UAE’s energy potential UAE stock market regulator gets new CEO