Suryaa International Desk: The first Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Lebanon concluded on Monday. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties, with representatives reviewing political, economic, industrial, and cultural relations, as well as the current situation in West Asia.
Senior officials from the foreign ministries of both nations led the talks. The delegations reaffirmed historical ties and decided to expand cooperation in trade, investment, science and technology, health, and education. Additionally, both sides exchanged views on regional security in West Asia and mutual cooperation on international platforms.
Lebanese representatives acknowledged India's ongoing support for development projects in Lebanon and the role of the Indian Army in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). Both parties stated their intention to hold such high-level consultations regularly to further enhance their partnership.
