New Delhi: India will look to boost ties with three countries in West Asia—Lebanon, Syria and Iraq—during the eight-day-long visit of minister of state for external affairs M.J. Akbar. The last high-level visit from India to Lebanon was in 2013 by then minister of state for external affairs E. Ahamed. “Discussions will focus on our bilateral cooperation and the unfolding security situation in the region,” Swarup said. India has been looking at rebuilding infrastructure in Syria, including a power plant in the country. “In Lebanon, the minister is expected to meet the top leadership of the country.

Source: Mint August 11, 2016 20:26 UTC