DAKSHIN

Lebanon

India and Lebanon have historically enjoyed close and friendly relations. India established diplomatic relations with Lebanon in 1954. Shared commonalities include, besides cultural similarities, a democratic, parliamentary system of government based on a written constitution, basic freedoms and human rights; a market economy moving towards greater liberalization; a large pool of educated English-speaking professionals and entrepreneurs; and a vibrant global diaspora. Both countries have cooperated closely on various issues of mutual interest.

Government of India handed over 5 motorbikes to Government of Lebanon

Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Day was celebrated

Capacity Building & Other Exchanges

The ITEC programme has been popular in Lebanon since its inception in 1964. Successive batches of ITEC trainees/alumni have been actively contributing to further strengthening India-Lebanon ties.
Post 2020, e-ITEC has been introduced due to Covid-19 travel restrictions and many Lebanese participants participated in e-ITEC programmes. Three Lebanese participated in 2021-22 in ITEC (civil) and 08 in ITEC (Defence).
India offers 75 (civil) slots and 21 (Defence) slots to Lebanon under the ITEC programme for career building programme of Lebanese Government officials in various courses in reputed Institutes in India, by providing air tickets, accommodation etc., which are widely popular in Lebanon.
In 2022-23, 18 Lebanese have participated in various ITEC courses till now.
A Defence Service Staff College (DSSC) slot was offered to the Lebanese side in 2020 and again in 2021.

Development Cooperation (Grants/ LoCs/ Assistance)

Government of India supported Artificial Limb Fitment Camp (Jaipur Foot) was held at Rafic Hariri Hospital, Beirut in January February 2023 in which more than 300 handicapped persons were provided artificial limbs.
India donated two generator sets (45 KVA and 180 KVA) to Ministry of Foreign Affairs in December 2022 and November 2023 respectively
India donated five motorbikes each to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Beirut Governorate in October 2022.
India contributed $ 1 million to Lebanon Humanitarian and Response Funds in 2014 and 2016.
On 22 December, 2020, Embassy of India, Beirut made a donation of office equipment to the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) comprising of 10 computers, 10 printers and 3 heavy duty photocopiers as part of its continuing assistance to Lebanon in light of the devastation caused by August 4 blasts in Beirut.
India sent 58 MT relief supply of medical, food, etc after Beirut Port Explosion in August 2020.
The assistance of 05 motorbikes to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants and 05 motorbikes to Beirut Governorate was undertaken during the visit of Secretary (CPV&OIA) Dr. Ausaf Sayeed.

Cooperation to tackle the challenge of COVID-19 Pandemic

On 25 August, Ambassador handed over the consignment of medical aid, containing 70 boxes of PPEs, to Lebanon for its fight against Covid-19.

Quick Impact Projects (QIPs)

India regularly undertakes Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) in various parts of Lebanon for the benefit of the Government and people of Lebanon.