Qatar-Lebanon Archives

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‘Our issue is with Syrian regime’: Qatar, France double down on anti-normalisation with Assad

During the latest meeting in Doha, the two countries greed to join efforts in reaching “goals that serve regional stability and global security”. Qatar renewed its stance against normalising with…

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Qatari envoy to return to Lebanon following initial ‘exploratory’ visit: reports

The Gulf state previously dismissed claims over having a preferred Lebanese presidential candidate. A Qatari envoy is reportedly heading to Lebanon next week to meet with several political powers in…

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Far from home: 66% of Lebanese expats in Qatar vote for the fate of their country

“This time, we are fighting them till the end. All of them,” a Lebanese voter told Doha News. The voter turnout amongst Lebanese expats in Qatar on Friday 6th May…

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Qatar dismisses ‘inappropriate’ claims on Lebanon president preference

A Qatari envoy was in Beirut last week to meet with officials from various Lebanese parties. Qatar has dismissed claims that is has a “preferred” Lebanese presidency candidate, and reiterated…

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Qatar stresses need to support Lebanese military in meeting with Joseph Aoun

The Lebanese army general has emerged as a potential presidential candidate since last year. Qatar has stressed the importance of supporting Lebanon’s military institution amid its worst economic crisis in…

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Qatari official makes Beirut visit in bid to break ‘complicated’ political deadlock

While analysts cited Doha’s successful mediation in Beirut in 2008, they say the current issues are more complicated. A top Qatari minister met with several Lebanese officials in Beirut on…

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Qatar seeks to bridge gap between Lebanese officials amid Beirut power vacuum: reports

Seeking to break Lebanon’s impasse, representatives of various countries met in Paris to discuss a possible roadmap for the country following a long period of turmoil. A Qatari delegate is…

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Paris meeting warns of ‘review of ties’ in absence of Lebanon presidential election

A collapsed economy, coupled with the Covid-19 outbreak and the Beirut blast, have plunged Lebanon into a long state of paralysis. Representatives of various countries who met in Paris to…

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Concerns grow over Lebanon’s ‘slow reform’ ahead of Paris meeting

Seeking to break Lebanon’s deadlock, France confirmed that it is hosting a meeting on Monday over the country’s socio-economic situation. French diplomat Pierre Duquesne expressed his concern over Lebanon’s “slow”…

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