President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, called Saturday on Lebanese expatriates and the descendants of Lebanese origin, especially those who excel in all scientific and medical fields, to "come to Lebanon periodically and put their expertise at the disposal of their motherland, and contribute to highlighting Lebanon's civilized, cultural and scientific image."

Aoun's words came during a meeting this afternoon at Baabda Palace with the delegation of the Lebanese Association of Blood Diseases and Blood Transfusion, chaired by Professor Ahmed Ibrahim.

Aoun told the delegation that "the foreign energy conferences organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs aim to deepen the communication between the Lebanese residents and the Lebanese Diaspora."

Aoun deemed that "the distinction of the Lebanese living abroad is an added value to Lebanon; therefore, I urge you not to forget your country, while staying loyal to the countries that hosted you

Source: NNA