Roslivan President Mohamed Nassereldine Meets Lebanese Tourism Minister Laura Lahoud to Discuss Lebanese–Russian Tourism Cooperation

Beirut – Lebanon

Lebanese Minister of Tourism Laura El Khazen Lahoud received Mohamed Nassereldine, President of the Russian–Lebanese Cooperation Office “Roslivan” and President of the Center for International Cooperation with the Middle East and North Africa “CIEC-MENA,” at her office in the Ministry of Tourism.

Nassereldine was accompanied by Galina Abbas, Director of Vesna and the official responsible for tourism cooperation at the center.

The meeting focused on ways to strengthen tourism cooperation between Lebanon and Russia and develop joint initiatives aimed at revitalizing tourism activity and expanding cooperation in tourism-related services between the two countries.

The discussions highlighted the importance of encouraging Russian tourists to visit Lebanon and strengthening communication between tourism institutions and relevant stakeholders in both countries.

Particular emphasis was placed on promoting Lebanon’s natural, cultural and historical attractions and creating new opportunities for cooperation that could contribute to the development of Lebanon’s tourism sector and strengthen bilateral economic and social relations.

During the meeting, the delegation requested the Minister of Tourism’s assistance in efforts to restore direct flights between Beirut and Moscow.

The delegation emphasized that the resumption of direct air connections would have a positive impact on tourism activity while facilitating travel for students, businesspeople and families between Lebanon and Russia.

It also noted that restoring direct flights could strengthen cultural and social exchanges and create additional opportunities for cooperation between tourism institutions and businesses in both countries.

The delegation also invited the Minister of Tourism to participate in the international tourism exhibition scheduled to take place in Moscow in 2027.

The proposed participation would provide an opportunity to promote Lebanon as a tourism destination, showcase its natural beauty, cultural heritage and historical attractions, and strengthen its presence in the Russian tourism market.

The delegation highlighted the importance of using such international exhibitions to establish new contacts with Russian tourism companies, institutions and industry representatives, opening additional channels for future cooperation.

For his part, Roslivan President Mohamed Nassereldine praised the efforts undertaken by Minister Laura El Khazen Lahoud, commending her systematic and structured approach to developing Lebanon’s tourism and cultural sectors.

Nassereldine stressed the importance of building on these efforts to strengthen cooperation with Russia and benefit from available partnership opportunities, contributing to the development of Lebanese–Russian relations and supporting Lebanon’s tourism industry.