(KUNA) -- Lebanese Tourism Minister, Joseph Sarkis, said Monday the incidents of violence are being perpetuated by people trying to destroy Lebanon's reputation abroad. Sarkis, speaking at a press conference, condemned the attack on the Al-Osaili building central Beirut early this morning. He added, this attack was a clear message from the perpetrators that they are able to reach any place in Lebanon. This attack is an attempt to destroy Lebanon's security and its reputation as a tourist-friendly country, he added.The minister said, such attacks will have great implications on the Lebanese economy as it comes right before the Eid al-Fitr festivities which are expected to attract tourist wishing to celebrate in Lebanon. The government will not allow such actions to affect Lebanon, he added. Sarkis said he will demand that the government take measures to curb such destruction during the cabinet meeting on Monday. In the third incident of its kind this week, militants fired three mortars at a building injuring five Lebanese civilians this morning. The three-storey building in central Beirut houses offices and night recreation centers.