Lebanese Minister of Defense Gives Luncheon in Beirut in Honour of Their Royal Highnesses

Belgrade 17 July 2000. His Excellency the Minister of National Defense Mahmoud Hammoud gave a luncheon in honour of Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Prince Katherine during their visit to Lebanon.

Their Royal Highnesses were most grateful to Minister Mahmoud Hammoud for his very warm words of friendship and welcome, and the magnificent luncheon he so kindly gave.

Their Royal Highnesses were delighted to have met the following guests:

Mr. Dina Hammoud Wife of Minister of National Defense
HE Assem Kansou Minister of State
HE Jean Luis Kordahi Minister of Telecommunications
HE Dr. Riad Salameh Governor of Bank of Lebanon and Mrs. Nada Salameh
HE Anwar El Khalil Member of Parliament
HE Nehme Tohme Member of Parliament
HE Ghenwa Jalol Member of Parliament
General Pilot Aontoine Bou Jawdeh Chief of Public Relations – Military Cabinet
General Pilot P.S.C Charbe Mezraani Ministry of National Defense
Mrs. Widad Elmerabi Wife of former Minister and former Member of Parliament
Mr. Kamil Kotran Owner of Financial Institution ad Mrs. Hoda Kotran
Mr. Marwan Saha Owner of the Pheonicia Hotel and Mrs. Hoda Salah
Mrs. Farida Ghandour Mother of Mrs. Dina Hammoud

Their Royal Highnesses were deeply impressed and touched by the friendship and hospitality of the Lebanese people.