The Lebanese Diaspora Energy (LDE) is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants in 2014 under the tenure of Minister Gebran Bassil. This initiative is constantly emerging, attracting yearly a massive number of Lebanese expats and emigrants. Among the multifaceted goals and objectives that it strives to accomplish, we list:

• Celebrating the Diaspora success stories throughout their journey in different countries.
• Promoting the Lebanese heritage by spreading Lebanese culture and traditions around the world.
• Establishing connections between the diaspora and the Lebanese residents, thus providing an opportunity for them to share experiences, enhance relations and establish business and social connection.
• Exploring new possibilities and opportunities, where together, Lebanese residents and expatriates can restore the image of Lebanon and boost the world’s trust in its economic potential.
• Assisting those from Lebanese origin to redeem their citizenship and enjoy the merits and advantages of being Lebanese.
• Spreading the concept of “Lebanity” among both the Diaspora and their compatriots in Lebanon to preserve and fully live the Lebanese lifestyle.

Celebrating The Diaspora

LDE seeks to celebrate the success stories of select Lebanese expatriates, and motivate them to stay connected. The conference tackles issues of interest to the Lebanese Diaspora and aims at establishing effective means to maintain a close connection between them and their homeland. It is a gateway to connect them with their roots, which marked the beginning of their journey to success.

Promoting The Lebanese Heritage

Modern-day Lebanon is like a mosaic, consisting of a diversity of cultures, traditions, and religions. Many civilizations have left their marks through the long history of Lebanon and shaped it into its present state. LDE is keen to highlight Lebanon’s cultural landscape which blends our rich heritage with the glamorous modern lifestyle. LDE gives an unparalleled importance to the concept of “Lebanity,” a word coined by Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to describe and live the Lebanese identity.

Establishing Connections

Beyond its emotional aspect, LDE constitutes a platform for the Lebanese Diaspora to connect with each other and meet influential people. The conference seeks to form a network of successful people that allows them to share experiences and establish business and social connections, spreading their domain of activities on both the national and international levels.

Exploring New Possibilities

LDE is a nationwide project conceived to support Lebanon. One of its objectives is to enact a dynamic diplomacy to revitalize and prop up the Lebanese economy. Both residents and expatriates are key players in the process of rebuilding the world’s trust in the economy of Lebanon. On a more practical level, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants adopted various projects resulting from the recommendations of previous LDE conferences (Lebanon Connect, Learn Arabic, Diaspora House, Diaspora Museum, Lebanese School, among others), to preserve and enhance the strong sense of belonging to Lebanon.