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Lebanon committed to protect diplomatic mission in Beirut — min.

Lebanon affirmed commitment to protect all diplomatic missions in the Beirut, in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

In a statement on Wednesday, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of Lebanon Abdallah Bou Habib condemned the gunfire attack on the US Embassy earlier today, noting that he is closely following up on the investigations.

The embassy was attacked by a gunman with a Syrian nationality, who was injured and arrested by the Lebanese army after an exchange of gunfire.

Source: Kuwait News Agency