Lebanese Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Minister, Gebran Bassil, on Tuesday warned new diplomats during an oath taking ceremony from the massive repercussions of the simmering refugee crisis in Lebanon.

Lebanese Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Minister, Gebran Bassil, on Tuesday warned new diplomats during an oath taking ceremony from the massive repercussions of the simmering refugee crisis in Lebanon.

"Today, we're responsible for enhancing your adaptation process. In return, it is your responsibility to swiftly gain expertise and information; we depend on your efforts to cement our relations with the international community," he added.

Bassil went on to call on the newly appointed diplomats to help Lebanon regain its position on the international tourism map by means of following up with concerned Lebanese ministries.

"We aim at re-launching quality Lebanese industrial and agricultural products all across the globe," the Minister added.