NNA - Caretaking Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Adnan Mansour, said Saturday that Lebanon is currently witnessing great delight at the level of its State and people and families of the abducted; especially after living a bitter period for more than a year and a half which has gratefully come to an end, he noted.


Representing House Speaker Nabih Berri in welcoming the freed abductees back to their homeland and families, Mansour expressed sincere gratitude to all those who contributed to their release, especially Qatari and Syrian officials.

Mansour also thanked the Palestinians, represented by President Mahmoud Abbas, and Turkey, for all facilitations provided in ensuring the kidnapped's release.


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