India in Lebanon (Embassy of India, Beirut)

The Embassy of India, Beirut, celebrated Diwali with Ambassador Noor Rahman Sheikh lighting the Diya 🪔 along with all members of the Embassy, family members and Indian community in Lebanon.

The celebrations brought everyone together in the warmth of tradition, joy and togetherness, reflecting the spirit of Diwali — the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.

Ambassador Noor Rahman Sheikh met Ambassador of South Africa accredited to Lebanon HE Mr Ashraf Yusuf Suliman at the Embassy today and discussed issues of mutual interest.

Ambassador Noor Rahman Sheikh met Ms. Rania Al Ahmadieh; Col Ibrahim Khalil, Maj Jules Rachkidi; Capt Melhem Charbel, Capt Marcel Yaacoub; and Ms. Aya Daajeh at the Embassy before their travel to India for ITEC training programs on Leadership for the 21st Century Professionals; Entrepreneurship-Creating Successful Start-Ups; Investigation of Anti Corruption Cases and Asset Recovery; and Special training Programme for Yoga Trainers.

Embassy of India, Beirut celebrated Rashtriya Ekta Divas commemorating the birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

The special program commenced with a floral tribute to the great leader by Ambassador Noor Rahman Sheikh and members of the Indian community, honoring his monumental role in integrating the nation.
Attendees watched an inspiring documentary highlighting Sardar Patel’s life, vision, and enduring legacy of strength and unity.

In his address, the Ambassador emphasized the vital importance of preserving the sovereignty and integrity of our motherland. He also administered Rashtriya Ekta Pledge to officers and officials of the Embassy.

Ambassador Noor Rahman Sheikh, accompanied by Mr. B.G. Krishnan, the accredited officer for Indian Customs in the Middle East and Mr. Vinay Shankar, Commercial Representative visited the Port of Beirut today and met with CEO Mr Marwan al-Naffi to discuss the port’s strategic role in trade and maritime transport, following the signing of the Delhi joint declaration by the Ports of Beirut and Tripoli to join the IMEC Ports Club.

The Ambassador and his team also met with President of the Higher Customs Council Brig. Gen. Misbah Khalil and other Council members to discuss bilateral cooperation, including customs collaboration and ITEC training programmes.

The visits reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening maritime connectivity, trade and institutional cooperation with Lebanon.