Abu Dhabi, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The UNited Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the withdrawal of its diplomats from Lebanon and advised its citizens not to travel to Beirut.
UAE Minister of State Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar said the decision to recall the diplomats affirms the countrys solidarity with Saudi Arabia, given the unacceptable approach of some officials in Beirut towards Riyadh, reports Xinhua news agency.
Al Marar underlined the continuity of work in the consular section and visa centre in the country's mission to Beirut during the current period.
The UAE has also decided to prevent its citizens from travelling to Lebanon.
Saudi Arabia on Friday banned all imports from Lebanon and gave the Lebanese ambassador 48 hours to leave the Kingdom, after comments by Lebanese Information Minister George Kordahi that called the Yemeni Houthi militia's actions "self-defense" against the Saudi-led coalition.
At a press conference on October 27, Kordahi dismissed claims accusing him of hostility against Saudi Arabia.
Lebanon's Hezbollah has refused to bow to Saudi Arabia's demand for Kordahi's resignation.
Source: IANS
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