Deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi meeting his Lebanese counterpart Tarek Mitri in Istanbul today. (Facebook pic)ISTANBUL: Malaysia will keep up its commitment to Lebanon beyond the end of its participation in a United Nations peacekeeping force in the war-torn country, deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.

He said the friendship between the two countries should continue through cooperation to help the Lebanese people rebuild their lives, regain hope for the future and achieve lasting peace.

Malaysia's efforts could include rebuilding infrastructure and local economies, providing humanitarian assistance, offering technical and vocational education and training, and strengthening defence cooperation.