The Lebanese government failed Thursday to enforce new visas rules on Gulf citizens after the involvement of Saudis in terrorist activities in the country, Naharnet quoted Telecommunications Minister Butros Harb.

The Lebanese government failed Thursday to enforce new visas rules on Gulf citizens after the involvement of Saudis in terrorist activities in the country, Naharnet quoted Telecommunications Minister Butros Harb.

As-safir newspaper had reported that the authorities were mulling to force Gulf citizens to apply for visas at Lebanese missions in their countries rather than getting the visas upon their arrival in Beirut.

Such a measure will be based on reciprocity because Lebanese citizens are required to apply for visas at the consulates of the Gulf countries in Beirut, the daily pointed out.

The move would obstruct the possible entry of suspected terrorists to Beirut and provide security for tourists wanting to visit Lebanon, it added.