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Qatari prime minister visits Beirut, pledges support for Lebanese army

Qatar's prime minister and foreign minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, visited Lebanon on 15–16 October, meeting senior officials and reaffirming Qatari support for the Lebanese army.

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Centre · 1Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani began a visit to Beirut on Thursday 15 October, arriving at Rafic Hariri International Airport, where Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam received him. Centre · 1According to Lebanon's official news agency, as relayed by Anadolu, he was scheduled to meet President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Salam on Friday, as well as army commander Gen. Rodolphe Haykal and General Security chief Maj. Gen. Hassan Choucair. Centre · 1Anadolu described the visit as taking place amid heightened regional tensions and security and economic challenges in Lebanon, particularly Israeli attacks on the country's south.

Right · 1After meeting Aoun at the presidential palace in Baabda on Friday, Sheikh Mohammed reiterated Qatar's support for the Lebanese army, according to Arab News. Right · 1He said Qatar supports Lebanon's measures and the Lebanese state's position on an Israeli army withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territory and on the Lebanese army taking control, which Qatar would continue to support. Right · 1A statement from the Lebanese presidency said Aoun thanked Qatar's leadership for its support and hoped Qatar would work with Arab and friendly states to press Israel to halt its attacks in the south and implement the framework agreement reached in US-sponsored Lebanon–Israel negotiations.

Right · 1Aoun also condemned attacks on Gulf countries, the latest being a series of attacks on Saudi Arabia, and highlighted Israeli strikes on the south with resulting casualties and destruction of villages. Right · 1On bilateral ties, Aoun welcomed possible cooperation in the energy sector, where Qatar had previously expressed readiness to help ease Lebanon's electricity crisis.

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Brief arrival report based on Lebanon's official news agency, stressing the schedule of meetings and the regional security backdrop.
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Who received the Qatari premier and who he is due to meet; Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon as context.
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No statements from the talks, as it was published before them.
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“The visit comes amid heightened regional tensions and continued security and economic challenges facing Lebanon” — Anadolu Agency

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Outcome-focused report leading with Qatar's reaffirmed support for the Lebanese army, relaying quotes and the Lebanese presidency's statement.
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Support for the army, Israeli withdrawal, Aoun's condemnation of attacks on Gulf states and Saudi Arabia, and energy cooperation.
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Does not mention Qatar's meetings with Berri, Salam or security chiefs.
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“Israeli aggressions”“occupied”
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“Aoun also reiterated his condemnation of aggression against Gulf countries, the latest of which were the series of attacks against Saudi Arabia.” — Arab News

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