Rifi Says Security Stability Requires Local, Foreign Efforts

Justice Minister Ahsraf Rifi said on Saturday that the security stability in Lebanon would only be fruitful if local and foreign efforts were exerted.

In comments published in An Nahar newspaper, Rifi revealed that during a recent visit to Kuwait officials inquired him on the situation in Lebanon in order to take a decision concerning a travel ban to the country.

He informed Kuwaiti figures that the situation in Lebanon is stable and security is maintained.

“The number of Kuwaiti flights to Lebanon increased from three to seven per day,” Rifi said.

In May, Saudi Arabia lifted a travel ban to Lebanon after the security situation improved in the country.

Several Gulf states, including Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have repeatedly issued travel advisories, warning their citizens against visiting Lebanon due to the security chaos.

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