The international community on Sunday pledged timely and sufficient aid, well-coordinated under the leadership of the United Nations, to assist the Lebanese people following last week’s massive explosions at the Beirut port, Xinhua reports.

Following a UN-backed virtual conference, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, representatives from Britain, Qatar, the United States, the European Union, China, the World Bank and others issued a joint statement pledging solidarity with and support to the Lebanese people.


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