Chinese ambassador marks 55 years of Lebanon relations

Chinese Ambassador to Lebanon, Shen Shuangdong, celebrated the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries at a ceremony attended by officials, political figures, and diplomats. The ambassador affirmed that China has achieved significant economic leaps over the past 77 years, becoming the second-largest economy in the world with a 4.7% growth in the first half of this year, while maintaining its policy of opening up. He also explained that China supports stability in the Middle East through respect for sovereignty, dialogue, and linking development with security, with a particular emphasis on the Palestinian issue. Minister Faiq Rassamni highlighted China's support for Lebanon, noting the signing of a new cooperation agreement, the dispatch of a donation comprising one hundred buses, as well as plans to activate the airport and connect Lebanese regions with Syria and the Arab hinterland. He clarified that Lebanon aims to restore its role as a communication hub between the Mediterranean, Asia, and the Arab world, considering the partnership with China to be strategically significant. The celebration concluded with Chinese folk performances.

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