Caretaker Minister of Trade and Economy, Amin Salam, participated in the preparatory meeting for the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization. Salam expressed the importance of strengthening trade and economic cooperation between Arab countries in the face of current regional and global challenges. Salam reviewed "the efforts made to integrate Arab countries into the global economy and the necessity of joint action to strengthen their trade positions and protect their interests in international negotiations." In a related context, Salam touched on the crisis in Lebanon, expressing his hope that the ongoing reforms would contribute to restoring economic stability and enhancing international confidence in Lebanese trade policies. Salam also called for "supporting Lebanon in its efforts to join the World Trade Organization." He reaffirmed "the hope that the meeting will be a starting point for strengthening joint Arab action and contributing to achieving the aspirations of the Arab people s towards advancement and progress." Source: National News Agency - Lebanon
RESISTANCE TARGETS NEWLY ESTABLISHED COMMAND HEADQUARTERS IN LIMAN
Statement issued by the Islamic Resistance: "In support of our steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and in solidarity with their courageous and honorable resistance, the Islamic Resistance fighters launched an aerial attack at 05:40 am on Saturday, March 02, 2024, targeting the newly established Command Headquarters in Liman with an assault drone, hitting its target precisely." Source: National News Agency - Lebanon
RESISTANCE MOURNS MARTYR MOHAMMAD ALI GHABREES
The Resistance issued the following statement: "With utmost pride and honor, the Islamic Resistance announces the martyrdom of the martyr fighter Mohammad Ali Ghabrees, known as "Karbala". He was born in 1994 from the town of Tayr Debba in southern Lebanon. He ascended as a martyr on the path to [liberate] Al-Quds." Source: National News Agency - Lebanon
HEZBOLLAH MOURNS MARTYR ABBASS AHMAD KHALIL
Hezbullah mourned today the martyrdom of Abbass Ahmad Khalil from Sama'ieh village, who was martyred in his line of duty on the path for Jerusalem. He was born in 1988. Source: National News Agency - Lebanon
ISRAEL TARGETS 3 HEZBOLLAH MEMBERS IN LEBANON STRIKES
Lebanese security forces confirmed that three fighters had been killed by an Israeli drone strike near the southern town of Naqoura on Saturday. Hezbollah have affirmed their position to continue cross-border hostilities while Israel maintains its campaign in Gaza, but insists it is prepared to stop when the IDF pulls back. Source: National News Agency - Lebanon
RESISTANCE MOURNS MARTYR ALI ABDENNABI QASSEM
The Islamic Resistance issued the following statement: "With utmost pride and honor, the Islamic Resistance announces the martyrdom of the martyr fighter Ali Abdennabi Qassem, known as "Siraj". He was born in 1993 from the town of Mahrouna in southern Lebanon. He ascended as a martyr on the path to [liberate] Al-Quds." Source: National News Agency - Lebanon