Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati presided over a crucial meeting on Monday focused on strengthening security at Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport (AIB). The discussion centered on addressing potential security gaps at the airport, a vital hub for Lebanon’s connectivity with the world.
Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport © Mena Today
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati presided over a crucial meeting on Monday focused on strengthening security at Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport (AIB). The discussion centered on addressing potential security gaps at the airport, a vital hub for Lebanon’s connectivity with the world.
"We discussed ways to enhance the security at the airport," stated Interior Minister Bassam Maoulaoui following the meeting. "Strict instructions will be issued to the airport's security service, its head, and all personnel, ensuring they are fully prepared to carry out all necessary inspections and to leave no room for error. We must safeguard the airport’s reputation and prevent any potential threats."
Maoulaoui emphasized that all permits required for the airport’s operations, particularly those involving the traffic passing through, are issued in accordance with the law and under the supervision of the army. The minister added that security measures, including inspections, will be further tightened.
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