(MENAFN- The Peninsula) QNA
Dozens of people in Lebanon held a pause solidarity with the State of Qatar in the capital Beirut, to condemn what the country is being subjected to from a number of GCC countries.
The participants in the pause called for lifting the siege on Qatar, highlighting its distinguished role in the Arab and Islamic world. They also highlighted the job opportunities Qatar provides to many Lebanese. They lifted the Qatari and Lebanese flags, as well as signs that highlight Qatar's humanitarian efforts in aiding Syrian refugees in Lebanon. They also showed other signs that call on the siege countries to retract its position and by re-establishing cohesion and brotherhood. There were other signs that expressed gratitude to the State of Qatar for helping Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
Mohammed Al Haysan said in a speech that the day was one for loyalty and gratitude, one that they made to acknowledge what Qatar's government and people gave to help Syrian refugees. He added that the State of Qatar provided aid to people displaced due to a vicious war who have innocent people paying its price.
He added that Qatar was there for the Lebanese people during difficult time, providing them with job opportunities in massive projects and in turn they are now standing by Doha. He expressed his hope that the siege against Qatar will be lifted. He added that today's pause reflected an Arab and Islamic sentiment, stressing that Qatar gave a lot to the Arab and Islamic worlds with no return and so the siege must be lifted.
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