President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call on Saturday with Joseph Aoun, congratulating him on his election as President of Lebanon.
His Highness extended his best wishes for success in leading Lebanon and fulfilling the aspirations of its people for development and stability.
He expressed his hope to work together for the mutual benefit and prosperity of both nations and their people, thereby enhancing regional security and stability.
He reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to supporting all efforts that ensure Lebanon's security and stability and realise the aspirations of its people.
During the call, both sides agreed to take the necessary steps to reopen the UAE Embassy in Beirut.
The Lebanese President expressed his appreciation to His Highness for his congratulations and warm sentiments towards Lebanon.
He affirmed his commitment to strengthening bilateral relations in the coming phase and commended the UAE's support for Lebanon at all levels.
The two leaders also discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations and cooperation and exchanged views on issues of common interest.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs, joined foreign ministers from the region and elsewhere in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, at the first regional meeting on Syria since President Bashar al-Assad was ousted last month.
The second UAE aid ship arrived at Beirut Port on Sunday loaded with 3,000 tonnes of relief supplies, as part of the “UAE stands with Lebanon" campaign.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened the second bridge as part of Phase 4 of the Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project, facilitating traffic flow from the intersection of Al Mina Street and Sheikh Rashid Road to the intersection of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street and Sheikh Rashid Road.
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) said on Saturday it is investigating the potential contamination of beef pepperoni with listeria monocytogenes bacteria, working in collaboration with local regulatory authorities and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority.