Lebanon Independence Day
The new Ambassador of Bosnia Herzegovina and her husband Mr Želijko Jerkić with the Ambassador of Lebanon Mr Rami Mortada
The Ambassador of Lebanon Mr Rami Mortada with the new Ambassador of Macedonia Mrs Aleksandra Miovska
Mrs Gamal Mortada, the Ambassador of Jordan Mr Omar Al Nahar, Ms Susana de la Puente-Weise and the Lebanese Ambassador Mr Rami Mortada
The Ambassador of Morocco Mr Abdesselem Aboudrar congratulates the Ambassador of Lebanon Mr Rami Mortada on his country’s 75th Anniversary of Independence
The Ambassador of Lebanon Mr Rami Mortada with the Ambassador of Iraq Dr Salih Husain Ali
The Ambassador of Algeria and Dean of the African Group of Ambassadors, Mr Amar Abba, with the Ambassador of Lebanon Mr Rami Mortada
The Palestinian General Delegate Dr Husam Zomlot, French Ambassador Mr Jean-Pierre Jouyet, Lebanese Ambassador Mr Rami Mortada, the Cyprus High Commissioner Mr Euripides Evriviades and the Ambassador of Qatar Mr Yousef Ali Al-Khater
Middle East Minister Alistair Burt meets the Lebanese Defence Attache Brig. Gen Sami El Hoyek, whom the Ambassador thanked for keeping Lebanon secure
The Ambassador of Kuwait and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Mr Khaled Al Duwaisan, Middle East Minister Alistair Burt and Lebanese Ambassador Rami Mortada
Middle East Minister Alistair Burt praises Lebanon’s openness and tolerance
Lebanese Ambassador Rami Mortada toasts 75 years of independence
The Residence of the Lebanese Ambassador illuminated in national flag to mark 75 years of independence
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Lebanon’s 75th Birthday
With typical joie de vivre Ambassador Rami Mortada and his wife Gamal hosted a huge celebration to mark Lebanon’s 75th anniversary of Independence.
Addressing the many guests, including diplomats, parliamentarians, captains of industry and members of the Lebanese diaspora who crowded into a marquee, Ambassador Mortada said the milestone was an opportunity for all Lebanese to reflect on fundamental values they hold dear: “Today is an occasion to re-commit to the value of an open, inclusive and diverse Lebanese society cemented by rule of law and vibrant civil society. Today is also an occasion to re-commit to a foreign policy which upholds a rules-based international order both in our turmoiled region – where the space left for dialogue and peaceful settlement of disputes is unfortunately shrinking – and in the larger global context where again the culture of openness and cooperation are being challenged.”
As Britain prepares to take on a new role in global politics in the post-Brexit era, the Ambassador said he looked forward to “the soft, smart and wise power of Britain in our country and region.” He added that Lebanon looks forward to exploiting the “huge potential” in UK-Lebanese bilateral relations and the human capital in the British Lebanese community which is a “shared asset”.
Guest of honour Alistair Burt echoed the Ambassador, saying Lebanon is a “byword for tolerance, resilience and democracy” in the region.
After the toasts, guests could enjoy a feast of Lebanese food, including freshly baked manouche made in the traditional way, washed down with fine Lebanese wine.
Above Image: A huge crowd of Lebanese diaspora and friends of Lebanon gather to celebrate 75 years of independence