Because of the deteriorating economic and social conditions in Lebanon

Aoun requests the support of the Red Cross to return the displaced Syrians to their country

Aoun pointed out that the displacement of large numbers of Syrians has worsened the situation in Lebanon.

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Yesterday, Lebanese President Michel Aoun asked the Secretary-General of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Jagan Chabagin, to support Lebanon in its demand to return the displaced Syrians to their country.

President Aoun received, yesterday, at Baabda Palace, two young men in the presence of the President of the Lebanese Red Cross, Antoine Zoghbi, according to a statement issued by the Lebanese presidency.

Aoun raised with Chabagin "the issue of the displaced Syrians and its repercussions on all Lebanese sectors," calling for Lebanon's support in its demand to return the displaced to their country within the framework of a safe return, especially to areas that no longer witness military operations.

President Aoun pointed out that "the displacement of large numbers of Syrians has worsened the economic and social conditions in the country, which makes it impossible to continue with this reality."

He "expressed Lebanon's gratitude for the support it constantly receives from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies", looking forward to its continuation, especially in light of the difficult circumstances the country is going through.

He pointed out that "the presence of the union's regional office, which covers the countries of the Middle East and North Africa, in Beirut is evidence of the union's confidence in Lebanon and its role in its surroundings and the world."

In turn, Chabagin stressed the continuation of support for Lebanon, noting what the "Lebanese Red Cross" is doing in various fields.

He said that "the Union will continue to provide aid to Lebanon in the health and social fields, with the aim of alleviating the difficult effects left by the events, especially after the explosion of the Port of Beirut and the spread of the (Corona) pandemic."

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