Caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, on Friday welcomed in the presence of Caretaker Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Bassam Mawlawi, and Caretaker Minister of Environment, Nasser Yassin, members of the two Lebanese rescue teams responsible for providing support and assistance to the Turkish and Syrian states after the devastating earthquake.
Both teams included members of the Lebanese military, civil defense, Beirut firefighters, and the Lebanese Red Cross.
On this occasion, the Prime Minister said: “I’m aware of the difficult conditions through which you worked in Turkey, yet despite the great sadness caused by this disaster, and the death of many victims, you have shown a spirit of solidarity and support. (…) The same goes for the team that went to Syria. We are beyond proud of you in all circumstances and appreciate all your sacrifices.”
“Our hope is to remain united, not only in times crises, but in all times, and this is a message I address to all politicians,” Mikati added.
In addition, Mikati successively met with President of the land transport sector, Bassam Tleiss, the President of the Lebanese University, Bassam Badran, and the leader and founder of the Talal Abou Ghazaleh group, Talal Abou -Ghazaleh.
Source: National News Agency