Miqati visits airport ahead of tourist season
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Miqati arrived Wednesday at Beirut's airport for an inspection tour ahead of a promising tourist season.
Miqati was accompanied by the caretaker ministers of public works, tourism, industry and interior.
The caretaker PM expressed his satisfaction over the safety and the general operations at the airport.
"I am very reassured," he said, as he welcomed home the Lebanese expats.
For his part, caretaker Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi assured that Lebanon is safe and that this "Summer will be promising."
10,000 to 12,000 visitors are expected to arrive in Lebanon daily, according to the Minister of Tourism.
Caretaker Minister of Public Works and Transportation Ali Hamieh also announced during the visit that an eastern building will be constructed at the airport, under the auspices of Miqati.
"The airport is never completely dark," Hamieh said as he explained that power is partially secured for the airport.
Source: Naharnet
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