Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Syrian Defense: We call on all parties in Sweida to cooperate with security forces and exercise restraint
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: The Lebanese Army is continuing its investigations and will later announce any information that does not affect the confidentiality of the investigation
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: It has not yet been determined whether the detainees belong to ISIS or another organization
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Around 10 people of different nationalities, including Lebanese nationals, were detained
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: The Lebanese army arrested a number of people in the Matn area of Mount Lebanon with possession it has not disclosed
Gaza Civil Defense spokesman: We have strong indications that there are martyrs, injuries, and trapped people in the Salah al-Din area
Gaza Civil Defense spokesman: Citizens should avoid Salah al-Din Street because anyone who approaches it is at risk of being directly targeted
Gaza Civil Defense spokesman: Reality is that there is a very limited retreat of the vehicles, with the occupation forces providing cover undeer fire up to Salah al-Din Street
Gaza Civil Defense spokesman: Claims that the Israeli occupation has withdrawn from areas in the neighborhoods of al-Zaytoun, al-Tuffah, and al-Shujaiya are false
Hamas: The two delegations stressed that any negotiations must lead to the achievement of our people's goals and aspirations, foremost among which is ending the war and the complete withdrawal of enemy forces

Amir-Abdollahian in Beirut: Ready to provide Lebanon with fuel

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Al Mayadeen Net
  • 13 Jan 2023 15:37
3 Min Read

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian confirms from Beirut Iran's readiness to supply Lebanon with fuel and to rehabilitate its electric power plants.

  • x
  • Abdollahian in Beirut: Ready to provide Lebanon with fuel, electricity
    Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian (L) and Lebanese counterpart, Abdullah Bou Habib (R) (AP)

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian confirmed Tehran's readiness to "supply Lebanon with fuel and rehabilitate its electric power plants based on an agreement with the government."

Amir-Abdollahian made the announcement during a joint press conference with his Lebanese counterpart Abdullah Bou Habib on Friday, confirming from Beirut that "the Islamic Republic of Iran will always remain loyal to the Lebanese Republic in good times and bad."

The Iranian minister pointed out that he discussed with the Lebanese minister "means of strengthening relations between the two countries on the political, economic, and touristic levels."

He also stated that an agreement was reached with the Lebanese minister to establish bilateral relations between the two countries, emphasizing his country's willingness to abide by its commitments to supply fuel to Lebanon.

Read next: Iran ready to send fuel ships to Lebanon in a week or two - Embassy

Amir-Abdollahian stressed that Iran is ready to build and rehabilitate electric power plants in Lebanon based on an agreement with the government.

Related News

Iranian FM: Path to diplomacy possible if Israeli aggression ends

Iran renounces 'domination', 'zero enrichment' rhetoric in US talks

Also, the Iranian minister stated that the Islamic Republic supports the Lebanese and Palestinian resistance to Israeli aggression, emphasizing that Tehran does not interfere in Lebanon's domestic affairs and welcomes the convergence and dialogue of all political currents.

He also expressed complete confidence that Lebanon's political parties have enough awareness and experience to find a way out of the presidential vacuum.

For his part, Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdullah Bou Habib pointed out the serious attempts to benefit from Iranian aid to Lebanon, highlighting that "there are, of course, external obstacles and pressures."

Iran welcomes dialogue between Syria and Turkey

On a regional level, Amir-Abdollahian expressed his satisfaction with the dialogue between Syria and Turkey, believing that it could "reflect positively on the interests of the two countries."

He noted that at the recent Baghdad summit, Iran and Saudi Arabia reached an agreement on joint dialogue, which will eventually lead to the normalization of relations.

In a related development, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that plans are being developed for the Iranian President to visit Syria and Turkey in the near future.

Earlier, Amir-Abdollahian and Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Ayman Sosan discussed in a meeting in Tehran the latest developments in Syria and the region, and ways to develop bilateral ties between the two nations.

The Iranian FM stressed the importance of the outstanding relations between Iran and Syria and the necessity of maintaining economic cooperation and expanding it between the two countries in order to better establish stability, security, and peace in the region.

  • Iranian Foreign Minister
  • Abdullah Bou Habib
  • Hossein Amir-Abdollahian
  • Lebanon
  • Iran

Most Read

Hezbollah SG reveals war details on Al Mayadeen for the first time

Hezbollah SG reveals war details on Al Mayadeen for the first time

  • Politics
  • 8 Jul 2025
Major ambush in Gaza kills 6 Israeli troops, injures dozens

Major ambush in Gaza kills 5 Israeli troops, injures 14

  • Politics
  • 8 Jul 2025
Israeli soldiers are seen in Beit Hanoun ahead of an operation by the al-Qassam Brigades, undated (Al-Qassam Brigades Military Media)

'Israel' on blast as media exposes report discrepancies in Gaza ambush

  • Palestine
  • 8 Jul 2025
Yemen Navy sinks ETERNITY C ship, shares footage of operation

Yemen Navy sinks ETERNITY C ship, shares footage of operation

  • Politics
  • 9 Jul 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
The Freedom Flotilla ship Handala as it departs for Gaza, where it aims to break the maritime blockade at a port in Syracuse, Sicily in southern Italy on July 13, 2025. (AFP)
Palestine

Freedom Flotilla's Handala departs Sicily in bid to break Gaza siege

The container ship CMA CGM Laperouse, left, docks at the Georgia Ports Authority's Port of Savannah, Sept. 29, 2021, in Savannah, Ga (AP)
Politics

US shipbuilding woes deepen as tariffs, outdated policies backfire

Gaza war raises ethical questions for ex-Obama, Biden officials
Politics

Mercenary firm tied to Gaza war crimes hires Obama-Biden PR operatives

'Israel' targets children in Gaza collecting water
Palestine

'Israel' strikes Gaza kids fetching water, blames it on 'malfunction'

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS