Qatari Prime Minister's visit to Beirut and a prospective project to develop the electricity sector

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1. 15 Oct 2026, 16:26 Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani arrived in Beirut, with no details announced about the visit's programme or objectives.
2. 16 Oct 2026, 08:31 A report by Al-Modon said the Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister's visit to Beirut gives new momentum to Lebanese economic files, foremost the electricity and energy sector, noting that Doha seeks to give investors confidence by financing gas pumping to Lebanon through the Arab Gas Pipeline, importing electricity from Syria, or releasing financial packages for the energy sector, including a package of about 400 million dollars.
3. 16 Oct 2026, 11:03 The Lebanese Presidency announced that Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani arrived at the Baabda Palace to meet President Joseph Aoun.
4. 16 Oct 2026, 12:09 Speaking from Baabda, Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister said Qatar supports Lebanon in all steps it takes and seeks to provide integrated solutions to the energy issue, adding that he discussed with the Lebanese side the regional and international situation and the actions of the Israeli occupation, with details to be published later.
5. 16 Oct 2026, 12:49 An official reception was held for the Qatari Prime Minister at the Grand Serail, the seat of the Lebanese government in Beirut.
6. 16 Oct 2026, 13:12 After meeting President Joseph Aoun, Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister affirmed that his country seeks to provide integrated solutions in Lebanon's energy sector and to activate projects agreed between the two countries. He said the talks covered bilateral relations and regional developments, especially the situation in southern Lebanon, stressing the need for the Israeli army to withdraw from the Lebanese territories it occupies and hand them over to the Lebanese army.
7. 16 Oct 2026, 14:30 President Joseph Aoun valued Qatar's continued support for Lebanon in various fields and called for pressure on Israel to stop its attacks, during his meeting with the Qatari Prime Minister in Beirut.
8. 16 Oct 2026, 14:42 In a joint press conference with the Qatari Prime Minister, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced that Lebanon and Qatar are close to reaching a joint project to redevelop electricity infrastructure in Lebanon, explaining that the proposed solutions are integrated and require no upfront investment cost to the Lebanese treasury, and that Qatar will finance, execute and operate the project.
9. 16 Oct 2026, 14:55 The Qatari Prime Minister held a series of meetings in Beirut, including one with Bahia Hariri whose content was not disclosed. Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri also received the Qatari Prime Minister, the Egyptian ambassador and the army commander in separate meetings, with no details released on their content.
10. 16 Oct 2026, 15:29 MTV information said the Qatari Prime Minister brought to Beirut a comprehensive plan to address the electricity crisis, including an electrical interconnection between Lebanon and Syria and the construction of new power plants, and indicated he might meet Hezbollah in the context of de-escalation and addressing security and political files.
11. 16 Oct 2026, 16:58 Qatar announced agreement with Lebanon on establishing a comprehensive framework for cooperation in energy, including a large investment project benefiting the Lebanese economy and the participating Qatari parties. This came at a press conference in Beirut between Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam; Al Thani said his country supports Lebanon and calls for the implementation of Resolution 1701 and Israel's withdrawal from occupied points.
12. 16 Oct 2026, 18:43 LBCI information said Lebanon and Qatar are preparing a letter of intent concerning the electricity project, paving the way for its implementation through the company UCC, as a first step towards launching the project.
13. 16 Oct 2026, 18:51 The Lebanese Army Command announced that Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani received Army Commander General Rodolphe Heikal at his residence in Beirut, affirming the continuation of Qatar's support for the Lebanese army and its role in preserving Lebanon's security; the meeting addressed the latest developments and efforts to establish stability.
14. 16 Oct 2026, 20:37 Lebanese Energy and Water Minister Joe Saddi disclosed details of the expected cooperation with Qatar in the electricity sector, explaining that it includes importing liquefied natural gas over twenty years, producing electricity through plants running on natural gas, solar and wind energy, in addition to importing electricity via the interconnection with Syria. He referred to a solar energy project that QatarEnergy intends to implement on land allocated to the army.
15. 17 Oct 2026, 08:42 A report said the Qatari initiative announced during the visit is based on investments in electricity generation and infrastructure through a partnership including QatarEnergy and France's TotalEnergies, starting with a solar project and examining build-operate-transfer (BOT) projects; according to the circulating outline, 3,000 megawatts would be secured.

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