According to the website of the Chinese Embassy in Lebanon, on January 19, Qian Minjian, ambassador to Lebanon, met with Boutros Jalhe, president of the Lebanese Olympic Committee, to exchange views on the progress of preparations for the Beijing Winter Olympics, epidemic prevention and control arrangements, and the preparation of athletes for the Winter Olympics in Lebanon.
Qian Minjian said: Successfully running the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games is a solemn commitment made by China to the international community. In less than 20 days, the Beijing Winter Olympics will soon kick off, and all the preparations are basically ready and have entered the sprint stage. China will be a good host, implement scientific and refined prevention and control measures, ensure the health and safety of all personnel participating in the Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, and wholeheartedly dedicate a wonderful, extraordinary and outstanding Olympic event to all countries in the world, including Lebanon, and inject more unity, confidence and strength into the world. I wish the Lebanese athletes a good result in the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Jalhe highly appreciated China's great efforts to host the Winter Olympics and positively evaluated the epidemic prevention and control measures of the Beijing Winter Olympics. Jia stressed that the Olympic spirit is the common spiritual wealth of all mankind, and the Winter Olympics is the highest level of grand event that ice and snow athletes around the world aspire to. In the context of the epidemic, the Beijing Winter Olympics will bring hope and joy to people all over the world. Lebanon opposes any attempt to politicize sports, and Lebanese athletes are eagerly awaiting participation in China. I wish the Beijing Winter Olympics a complete success.