Ms. Abir Ali, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Lebanon.
By Roy Lie A Tjam.
Ms. Abir Ali, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Lebanon, hosted a reception at the splendidly flower adorned Crown Plaza Hotel The Hague to celebrate the 73rd Independence Day of Lebanon.
The celebration took place on Monday 21 November 2016. A sizeable group of guests consisting of ambassadors and diplomats, Dutch officials, representatives of the multilateral organizations and the many tribunals in The Hague as well as Lebanese diaspora waited patiently to congratulate Ms Ali. The atmosphere that reigned at the reception was by all means excellent and guests were in high spirit.
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The 73rd Independence celebration received a boost as Lebanon since has a new President.
On 31 October, General Michel Aoun was elected President of the Lebanese Republic after more than 2 years of vacuum at the presidency level. The portraits of Their Majesties King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and the newly elected President of Lebanon General Aoun hung side by side during the reception.
The election of President Aoun, according to Ms. Ali, marks the beginning of a new phase for Lebanon.
Lebanese people are hoping that this new phase will ensure political stability, improve the economic conditions, strengthen social cohesion and the pluralistic character of Lebanon, and address the many problems that the Syrian refugee crisis has inflicted on Lebanon.
The hope for brighter days was reflected in the joyful mood that prevailed during the reception especially among the many Lebanese nationals attending.
A delicious Lebanese dinner-buffet was served during the evening.
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Photography by the Embassy of Lebanon in The Hague.
