Beirut: A joint ministerial delegation from Qatar, the United Kingdom, and France visited a number of collective shelters in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on Thursday to assess humanitarian conditions and the needs of displaced communities. The delegation aimed to gain firsthand insight into the challenges faced by those residing in these shelters.
According to Qatar News Agency, the delegation included HE Minister of State for International Cooperation of the State of Qatar Dr. Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad; HE Baroness Chapman of Darlington, Minister of State (International Development and Africa) of the United Kingdom; and HE Eleonore Caroit, Minister Delegate for Francophonie, International Partnerships and French Nationals Abroad, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic. During their visit, the ministers were briefed on the urgent humanitarian and medical needs facing people housed in the shelters.
HE Dr. Al Misnad emphasized Qatar's commitment to supporting the Lebanese people, addressing their most pressing needs, and providing urgent assistance that preserves the dignity of displaced individuals while alleviating humanitarian suffering. This visit is part of broader international efforts to assess conditions on the ground and coordinate support for those affected by displacement and ongoing humanitarian challenges in Lebanon.