BEIRUT, Aug 13 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese President, Michel Aoun, said that, losses from the explosions that hit Beirut’s port on Aug 4, exceed 15 billion U.S. dollars, LBCI local TV channel reported.
“Primary information states that, losses exceed 15 billion dollars, in addition to the port’s damage and the need for reconstruction material to rebuild the infrastructure that was destroyed by the explosions,” Aoun said, in a phone call he received from the King of Spain, Felipe VI.
Aoun told the king that he appreciates any support for Lebanon in this field.
The king said that Spain will continue supporting Lebanon by sending more aid to help the Lebanese population during these tough times.
Two huge explosions rocked Port of Beirut on Aug 4, at around 6:10 p.m. local time (1510 GMT), shaking buildings all over the Lebanese capital, while killing at least 171 people and wounding 6,000.
The explosions posed a great challenge to Lebanon, especially as the country is already facing the worst economic crisis in its history.– NNN-NNA
