Beirut: Minister of Culture, Ghassan Salameh, on Wednesday welcomed Chinese Ambassador to Lebanon Qian Minjian at the National Library in Sanayeh for a protocol visit. Discussions reportedly focused on bilateral relations, particularly in the cultural sector, and ways to enhance and promote cooperation.

According to National News Agency – Lebanon, Ambassador Qian informed Minister Salameh that the company responsible for constructing the National Conservatory in Dbayeh will resume its activities after a halt due to security conditions in Lebanon. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the year, with an official inauguration to follow.