BEIRUT, May 27 (Xinhua) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is committed to supporting Lebanon's efforts toward reform and development, UAE Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Knowledge Exchange Abdullah Nasser Lootah said on Tuesday during a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at Baabda Palace.
Leading a high-level delegation, Lootah said, "We are here to assess Lebanon's needs and will offer all support in line with the directives of the UAE president."
Aoun welcomed the delegation and expressed his gratitude to the UAE president for his continued support, which he described as "a reflection of the deep and historic brotherhood between Lebanon and the UAE."
"The presence of the Emirati delegation in Beirut is a practical embodiment of this relationship, which grows stronger by the day and is deeply appreciated by all Lebanese," he added.
The Lebanese president highlighted the need to expand cooperation across key sectors such as education, public administration, private enterprise, and advanced technologies. "The UAE has tremendous expertise in these fields, and we hope to benefit from this experience," Aoun noted.
He also praised a recent UAE decision to lift the travel ban on Emiratis visiting Lebanon, calling it "an important gesture of renewed confidence and connection."
Earlier in the day, the UAE delegation held a working session with Lebanese officials in Beirut. Discussions focused on administrative reform, digital transformation, legislative modernization, and improving public sector efficiency. ■
