Armenia to send aid to Lebanon through Türkiye

Armenia will send humanitarian assistance to Lebanon through Turkish territory after the Armenian government approved the move during a cabinet meeting on.

The government has authorized the temporary opening of the Margara border crossing on the Armenia-Türkiye frontier from June 12 to June 22 to facilitate the transit of humanitarian cargo, Caliber.Az reports, citing Armenian media.

The decision suggests coordination with the Turkish authorities, despite the fact that the border between the two neighboring countries remains officially closed at Ankara's initiative.

The government decree states that the aid shipment is intended to support residents of Lebanon affected by Israeli attacks, including members of the country's Armenian community.

The move marks another instance of humanitarian cooperation through the otherwise closed border. Last year, Türkiye temporarily opened the Margara crossing to allow the delivery of humanitarian assistance from Armenia to Syria.

By Vafa Guliyeva