Belgian army helicopters will start transporting humanitarian aid into Lebanon from the start of next week, Defense Minister Andre Flahaut announced on Thursday.

The decision to assist in the humanitarian mission comes after various pleas were lodged from aid groups wanting to assist the Lebanese population.

But there are still talks being carried out to secure landing rights at the international airport in the Lebanese capital of Beirut.

On the return flight, continued evacuations of Belgian and other foreign nationals could be carried out if necessary.

Source: Xinhua