Ukraine and Lebanon to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation - MFA
Photo: Ukraine and Lebanon to strengthen cooperation in cybersecurity (mfa.gov.ua)
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha visited Lebanon. During his visit, a number of meetings were held, according to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In particular, in Beirut, the Foreign Minister and members of the delegation met with Lebanese government officials, political and religious leaders.
Sybiha met with the Lebanese Minister of Telecommunications. They discussed cybersecurity and Ukraine's experience in digitalization. Ukraine and Lebanon also agreed to develop partnerships in these areas.
The Foreign Minister also held a separate meeting with the Maronite Patriarch of Antioch, the head of the Maronite Church, Bechara Boutros al-Rahi. Sybiha spoke about the difficult situation in Ukraine and the constant Russian shelling. He expressed gratitude to the Patriarch for his constant attention to the Ukrainian people and prayers for restoring a just peace.
Later, Sybiha met with the head of the Christian party Lebanese Forces, Dr. Samir Geagea. They discussed joint opposition to the Russian and Iranian regimes.
Andrii Sybiha announced a significant simplification of access to consular services as part of the implementation of the e-Consul system and announced the implementation of a new policy on Ukrainians abroad, which is intended to demonstrate the state's concern and preserve the ties of communities abroad with Ukraine.
Diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Lebanon
Ukraine and Lebanon established diplomatic relations on December 8, 1993. Cooperation between the two countries covers political, economic and cultural spheres. Ukraine exports agricultural products to Lebanon, in particular grain, which is an important element of Lebanon's food security. Lebanon, in turn, supplies Ukraine with fruits, textiles, and stone products.
An important aspect of cooperation is the humanitarian sphere, in particular education. Every year, Ukrainian universities accept Lebanese students, and Lebanese educational institutions teach Ukrainian citizens the Arabic language and culture. In addition, there is a Ukrainian community in Lebanon that helps to strengthen cultural ties between the two nations. Despite the challenges posed by regional conflicts, Ukraine and Lebanon continue to develop friendly relations
In the summer, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine was one of the first countries in the world to evacuate its citizens from Lebanon.
In particular, on September 4, Ukraine evacuated 25 Ukrainian citizens from Lebanon - 14 women and 11 children. The evacuation was organized and conducted by the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
