Ghassan Salame

“After investigating the identity and ownership of these items, it was determined that they belonged to Egypt,”

Ghassan Salame · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-16

Lebanon's Culture Minister Ghassan Salame spoke at a ceremony at the National Museum of Beirut marking the handover of 37 artefacts to Egypt.

“We are setting an example in the strict implementation of the 1970 international convention concerning the prevention of the illicit trafficking of cultural property,”

Ghassan Salame · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-16

Lebanon's National News Agency quoted Salame on setting an example in implementing the 1970 international convention on preventing illicit trafficking of cultural property.