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Posted On: 29 October 2023 12:15 pm
Updated On: 29 October 2023 12:21 pm

Lebanese army receives second shipment of fuel from Qatar

Fareeha Imtiaz
Fareeha Imtiaz
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The second batch of diesel and gasoline, sent by Qatar Fund for Development, has arrived at the port of Beirut in the Lebanese Republic to support the Lebanese Army.

As per the agreement, Qatar will provide the Lebanese army with diesel and gasoline for a period of 6 months, worth $30 million.

The aid comes within the framework of the State of Qatar's firm commitment to support the institutions of the Lebanese Republic and stand by the Lebanese people.

The first batch arrived on 28 September 2023, while the remaining batches will arrive successively during the coming months.

The Qatar Fund for Development announced at the end of last August 2023 an agreement to supply the Lebanese Army with fuel, in addition to the previous support it provided to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, by covering the expenses of diesel for a number of health facilities in Lebanon.

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Source: QNA
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