Lebabese interior minister hails Egypt's security progress led by Sisi

CAIRO - 13 december 2021: Lebanese Minister of Interior Bassam Mawlawi has praised Egypt's experiment in achieving security and stability under President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, as well as economic progress and prosperity which became an example to follow.

In an interview with MENA correspondent in Beirut, the Lebanese interior minister said the historic relations between the two countries reaffirm the appreciation of the Lebanese people towards Egypt, its leadership and people.


Mawlawi said his country also appreciates the continued Egyptian support to Lebanon especially during the difficult times to overcome its problems.

He expressed hope for cooperation with the Egyptian side to benefit from the Egyptian security experiment, praising Egypt's measures to achieve security and stability.

On elections in Lebanon, the interior minister said the law stipulates holding the elections between March 21 and May 21 next year but the House of Representatives recommended an amendments to the law whereby the elections will be held on March 27.

On security in Lebanon, the Lebanese interior minister said work is underway to achieve security and stability in the country, expressing his ministry's keenness on holding intensive meetings with security leaderships

On the political situation in Lebanon, he said there are good chances to achieve major successes on that score but the problem lies in some persons who favor political anxiety.

Asked about the issue of smuggling illegal drugs from the country, he said he issued tight orders to the ministry officials to search carefully passengers, suitcases and shipments to ensure the security of Arab and stability of Arab societies especially Gulf countries topped by Saudi Arabia.

He expressed resolve on eliminating the smuggling of narcotics in Lebanon, pointing out that an attempt to smuggle 4 million Captagon pills was recently aborted.