Makary: Celebrations Of Beirut, Capital Of Arab Media, Were Canceled In Solidarity With Syria And Turkey

“In solidarity with Syria and Turkey, and out of sensitivity to the difficult humanitarian conditions that the Syrian and Turkish peoples are going through as a result of the devastating earthquake that left thousands of victims, wounded, displaced and missing persons, it was decided to cancel the festive appearances on the occasion of Beirut, the capital of Arab media, and to suffice with the relevant cultural and intellectual activities, while preserving the same dates previously scheduled for the opening on the 23rd and 24th of this month,” caretaker Minister of Information Ziad Makary announced in a statement.

NNA