The United Arab Emirates has reopened its embassy in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, after years of limited diplomatic engagement, the UAE’s foreign ministry said in a statement on Monday. The decision follows the election of Lebanon’s new president Joseph Aoun last week, ending a prolonged 15-month leadership vacuum in the country. A high-level UAE delegation arrived in Beirut on Sunday to oversee the reopening of the embassy, acting on directives from His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President. This move comes after a direct call between Sheikh Mohamed and President Joseph Aoun. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) highlighted that the reopening reflects the strong and enduring ties between the two nations, built on mutual respect and shared regional interests. The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to Lebanon’s unity, sovereignty, and stability, while pledging comprehensive support for the Lebanese people across economic and developmental sectors. “The reopening of the UAE embassy is a testament to the longstanding fraternal relations between our peoples and underscores the UAE’s steadfast support for Lebanon’s stability and development,” the statement read. A new chapter in Lebanese politics The UAE’s move coincides with a pivotal moment for Lebanon. On Thursday, the country’s parliament […]