November 14, 2026
Bilal Erdogan, son of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, stressed during his visit to the town of Eidmoun that Lebanon is a brother country to Turkey, reiterating his country’s commitment to continuing solidarity with it in various circumstances. Erdogan conveyed his father’s greetings to the Lebanese people, explaining that this visit, which comes after 16 years, carries the symbolism of the Turkish president’s return to the region “as if he had returned here again.”
In exclusive statements to the “Lebanon Debate” website, Erdogan explained that the visit aims to shed light on the region amid the current transformations, expressing his hope that it will contribute to improving living conditions. He said: “Many members of our nationality and brothers live here, and ensuring that they live in peace and prosperity is a matter of direct concern to Türkiye.”
Erdogan expressed his hope that the message of the visit would reach public opinion in both Lebanon and Turkey, hoping that Lebanon would overcome the ordeals it is going through and play an active role in supporting regional peace, similar to the expected role of Turkey and Syria.
At the level of development cooperation, Erdogan indicated that the visit may represent a driving force to accelerate some joint steps. In the same context, another participant in the meeting pointed out the possibility of launching new initiatives soon after removing some obstacles, pointing out that the presence of a nearby airport would facilitate travel between the two countries.
The spokesman also touched on projects related to road infrastructure, revealing that positive news in this file is expected during the current week. He considered that facilitating movement represents a pillar for supporting security and development, stressing that the improvement of the security situation and the growth of economic activity are two complementary factors that gradually support each other.
