Bou Habib thanks Algerian Ambassador for vital support in energy, education

Caretaker Foreign Minister, Abdullah Bou Habib, on Monday expressed deep gratitude to Algerian President, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, for Algeria's immediate initiative to supply Lebanon with fuel to alleviate its electricity crisis. During a meeting with Algerian Ambassador, Rachid Belbaki, Bou Habib conveyed the Lebanese government's profound appreciation for President Tebboune's gesture, noting that it reflects Algeria's longstanding solidarity with Lebanon during its most challenging times. Bou Habib also thanked Algeria for its strong support of Lebanon in international forums, particularly in the UN Security Council, where Algeria currently holds a non-permanent seat. He emphasized Lebanon's gratitude for Algeria's endorsement of the extension of UNIFIL's mandate for another year. Furthermore, Bou Habib acknowledged Algeria's decision to grant 40 university scholarships to Lebanese students for the 2024-2025 academic year, a matter that will be closely coordinated with the Lebanese Ministry of Education a nd Higher Education. In turn, Ambassador Belbaki reaffirmed Algeria's unwavering support for Lebanon, stating that 'President Tebboune's decision to provide fuel is a natural response to Lebanon's current difficulties, emphasizing that Algeria will never abandon Lebanon.' Source: National news agency - Lebanon