Caretaker Minister of Agriculture, Abbas Haj Hassan, and his accompanying delegation, concluded their visit to Italy by meeting with the Lebanese community residing in Bari, graduate and doctoral students, and a number of researchers at the Institute of Mediterranean Studies. During the meeting, Haj Hassan explained the situation in Lebanon and the sustainable projects his ministry is undertaking with local, regional and international partners. He also presented a briefing on the Israeli attacks targeting Lebanese lands, stressing that 'Lebanon's strength lies in its steadfastness and the unity of its people.' Haj Hassan called on 'the members of the Lebanese expatriate community to be the best example of the beautiful and unified image of Lebanon in Italy and throughout the diaspora.' Source: National news agency - Lebanon