India–Lebanon relations

The Lebanese Republic and the Republic of India established diplomatic relations in 1954.[1] Lebanon maintains an embassy in New Delhi, while India maintains one in Beirut.

India-Lebanon relations
Map indicating locations of India and Lebanon

India

Lebanon

Indian community in Lebanon

In 2006, the Indian population in Lebanon declined due to the Israel-Hezbollah War. Evacuees were first brought by Indian naval ships from the Lebanese capital of Beirut to Larnaca in Cyprus and then flown to India, under an Indian military-coordinated exercise dubbed as "Operation Sukoon."[1]

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