The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has announced the renewal of the Qatari grant to support the salaries of the Lebanese Army, amounting to $60 million, along with the provision of 162 military vehicles. This support aims to enable the Army to carry out its national duties of maintaining stability and securing the borders across Lebanese territory.
The announcement was made as part of a joint statement issued by the State of Qatar and the Republic of Lebanon, marking the official visit of the President of the Republic of Lebanon, General Joseph Aoun, to Qatar on April 16.
The statement reads as follows: In response to the generous invitation of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Republic of Lebanon General Joseph Aoun paid an official visit to the State of Qatar on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
The visit came within the framework of the solid fraternal relations between the two countries and the historical ties between their brotherly peoples, reflecting their shared determination to deepen and consolidate cooperation between them across all fields.
In an atmosphere marked by mutual trust and a shared desire for consultation and understanding, HH the Amir and the President of the Republic of Lebanon held bilateral talks that addressed relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen and develop them across all fields.
In this context, the two leaders emphasized the strength of the relations between the two countries and their shared will to advance them to broader horizons for the benefit of the two fraternal peoples. They also emphasized the urgent need to move forward with Lebanon’s economic reform plans.
The two sides stressed that the two countries enjoy diverse and promising opportunities in all fields, which will contribute to enhancing bilateral cooperation, consolidating partnerships, and increasing investment and trade volume to achieve common interests.
The two leaders discussed regional and international developments, ways to enhance joint Arab action, and coordinate their positions on key issues. They emphasized the need to address all regional issues through dialogue and diplomacy, including de-escalation in southern Lebanon.
On Arab affairs, the two sides stressed their unwavering support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, foremost among which is the establishment of an independent state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative and relevant international legitimacy resolutions. They also reiterated their support for Syria’s unity, sovereignty, and independence.
Both sides emphasized the national role of the Lebanese Army, the importance of supporting it, and the need to implement Resolution 1701 in all its provisions. In this regard, HH the Amir announced the renewal of the Qatari grant to support the salaries of the Lebanese Army, amounting to $60 million, in addition to 162 military vehicles, to enable it to carry out its national duties of maintaining stability and controlling the borders throughout Lebanese territory.
HH the Amir also affirmed to the President of the Republic of Lebanon that the State of Qatar stands with Lebanon, its people, and its institutions, reiterating Qatar’s firm stance toward Lebanon’s stability and territorial integrity.
In exclusive remarks to Qatar News Agency (QNA) following his arrival in Doha, the President of Lebanon voiced his happiness at accepting HH the Amir’s invitation to visit Doha, noting that relations between Lebanon and Qatar have always been based on mutual respect and a commitment to doing everything possible to strengthen them, a reflection of HH the Amir’s keenness to advance them to broader horizons.
President Aoun stressed that Lebanon views Qatar with great appreciation and respect and its positive role in supporting Lebanon under various circumstances. He expressed his confidence that this visit will contribute to developing bilateral relations, achieving common interests, and promoting stability in the region.
The President of Lebanon indicated that it is not unusual for Qatar to stand by Lebanon in the various circumstances it has faced, as it has not hesitated to coordinate with other fraternal and friendly countries to expand efforts to rescue it, especially as the crises have worsened and increased.
