Egypt Sends 1st Batch of Medical Aid to Lebanon (VIDEO)

A military aircraft loaded with large quantities of medical supplies arrived in Lebanon earlier Thursday to help it overcome the ramifications of the massive blast which took place in Beirut, killing at least 137 people and injured nearly 5,000.

The move comes upon directives from President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.

 

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Sisi phones Aoun, wishes a speedy recovery for victims

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi spoke by phone, Wednesday morning, with Lebanese President Michel Aoun to convey his heartfelt condolences to the victims of the massive explosions that ripped through Beirut’s port yesterday, according to Presidency Spokesperson Bassam Rady.

President Sisi offered his deepest sympathies to the Lebanese government and people.

“His Excellency wished the wounded a speedy recovery, praying that Allah will give the families of the victims solace to bear such a horrible tragedy,” said Rady.

He also stressed the Egyptian government and people’s solidarity with the brothers in Lebanon and reiterated that Egypt stands ready to assist and support Lebanon in its ordeal.

“My sincere condolences and sympathy to our brothers in Lebanon, the government and the people, over the tragic explosion that took place today in the Lebanese capital, Beirut,” Sisi tweeted on Tuesday. 

Moreover, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday expressed Egypt’s condolences to the families of the victims, as well as his wishes for the speedy recovery of those injured in the explosion.