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The first shipments of Lebanese exports have departed for Saudi Arabia, marking a significant resumption of trade after a five-year suspension. The ban was lifted by Saudi Arabia last week, acknowledging the positive impact of Lebanon's enhanced security measures at its ports, airports, and border crossings.

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam pledged that Lebanon would "never again allow itself to become a launching point for any harm against our Arab brothers." He emphasized that Lebanon aims to be a partner in their security, stability, and prosperity. Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd Al Dossari echoed this sentiment, reaffirming his country's support for Lebanon's stability and sovereignty.

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Lebanon will never again allow itself to become a launching point for any harm against our Arab brothers. Rather, it will be a partner in their security, stability, and prosperity.

These remarks were made during a ceremony celebrating the departure of the first Lebanese exports to Jeddah Port since the ban was lifted. Asharq Al-Awsat has learned that Lebanon is preparing a new mechanism for direct cooperation with Saudi authorities. This system is expected to enable real-time monitoring of exports to detect and prevent smuggling operations.

Under the proposed mechanism, scanning devices at Lebanese ports will be directly linked to their Saudi counterparts. This will allow Saudi authorities to monitor incoming shipments and verify them instantly. Lebanese customs officials will also have access to this data, enabling immediate intervention for suspicious cargo. Lebanese authorities hope to expand this system to other countries in the future, enhancing regional trade security.

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Based on the positive steps taken by the Lebanese government to rebuild state institutions, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman directed on June 10 that Lebanese exports to the Kingdom be resumed.