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Lebanese Minister Joins Viksit Bharat Run; India Strengthens Ties with Lebanon
- •Lebanese Minister Nora Bayrakdarian and MP Adib Abdel Massih participated in the Viksit Bharat Run 2026, organized by the Indian Embassy in Beirut as part of Seva Pakhwada.
- •Over 200 Indian diaspora members took part in the 800m run, demonstrating community engagement.
- •The Indian mission also engaged in the Lebanese Week of Sports, participating in table tennis and other athletic competitions with the Lebanese Ministry of Youth & Sports.
- •Ambassador Noor Rahman Sheikh gifted five Made-in-India motorcycles to Jezzine Municipality under the Quick Impact Projects (QIP) initiative to support local communities.
- •The Embassy celebrated ITEC Day 2026 with Lebanese Minister of Industry Joseph El Khoury, highlighting India-Lebanon cooperation through the ITEC Programme.
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The Viksit Bharat Run 2026 was organised by the Indian Embassy in Lebanon on September 18, 2026, under the aegis of Seva Pakhwada. The event was graced by Lebanese Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Nora Bayrakdarian and MP Adib Abdel Massih, with over 200 members of the Indian diaspora participating in an 800-meter run.
Indian Ambassador to Lebanon Noor Rahman Sheikh handed over five Made-in-India motorcycles to Jezzine Municipality Mayor David Halo as a gift from the Government of India. This handover took place under the Quick Impact Projects initiative to support local communities and enhance municipal services.
The Indian mission celebrated ITEC Day 2026 with Lebanon's Minister of Industry, Joseph El Khoury, serving as the Chief Guest. The event also drew participation from Nisrine Machmouchi, President of the Civil Service Board, Ambassador Rana Mokaddam, senior ministry officials, and ITEC Alumni.
