Embassy of India in Beirut observes World Environment Day, inaugurates two eco-conservation projects in Lebanon

Embassy of India in Beirut observes World Environment Day, inaugurates two eco-conservation projects in Lebanon

NNA - As part of ongoing activities under the Azadi ka Amirt Mahotsav the Embassy of India, Beirut observed World Environment Day on June 5, 2022, at the Shouf Biosphere Reserve.  Shouf Biosphere Reserve is the largest Cedar reserve in Lebanon and covers about 5% of whole area of Lebanon.  

The event was attended by Mr. Charles Nojaim, President of Shouf Biosphere Reserve, Mr.  Amine Thebiane, Director General of Ministry of Tourism, Mr Walid Zeineddine, Director General of Ministry of Education, Dr. Nasser Zeidan, President of Mrusti Municipality and Mr. Neeraj Singh, Representatives of United Nations in Lebanon, Mr Nizar Hani, senior official of the Biospehre Reserve and other local dignitaries and guests.  

On this occasion, Ambassador Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan inaugurated ‘India-Lebanon Friendship Trails’ at Al Mrusti and Maasser sites at the Biosphere Reserve. These are afforestation sites where 800 saplings/plants of Cedars and other varieties have been planted by the Embassy as part of Quick Impact Project supporting the conservation efforts of the Reserve. Ambassador Dr. Khan also inaugurated Multipurpose Reception Cabin at Maasser site in the Reserve. The Cabin is named as ‘India-Lebanon Friendship Cabin’. These projects have been undertaken with the generous donation of the Government of India