The Army Command stressed on Sunday its keenness on the security of foreigners in Lebanon.
It urged in a statement “foreigners and Arabs to visit Lebanon as they will enjoy the utmost level of protection.”
“The army and all security agencies will cater to all your needs,” it said in an address to foreigners.
“The security forces are pursuing their duties with complete determination in order to maintain freedom, security, and stability in Lebanon,” it added.
The United Arab Emirates called its citizens on Saturday to refrain from traveling to Lebanon except in case of utmost necessity.
“We have taken this decision because of the political situation in Lebanon and in surrounding countries,” the Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Butti al-Hamed told Emirates News Agency - WAM , explaining that the ministry is keen on protecting people's safety outside the country.
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