During the meeting, Iranian deputy foreign minister for Arab and African affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari and Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri discussed bilateral issues as well as the developments in Lebanon and the region.
Jaberi Ansari conveyed the greetings of Iranian first Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri and foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to the Lebanese premier.
The top Iranian official further touched upon the beginning of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s second term in office, and said Tehran stands ready to enhance relations with Beirut on all fronts.
Jaberi Ansari said regional crises could be settled through dialogue, understanding, and political partnership, describing Lebanon as a good example of national consensus and domestic coexistence.
Hariri, in turn, conveyed his greetings to President Rouhani as well as Mr. Jahangiri and Mr. Zarif, and expressed the hope that the two countries would further boost mutual ties.
He said cooperation and partnership among Lebanon’s different political groups is the main driving force behind the Lebanese government’s recent accomplishments, and added, “We are determined to continue this approach.”
“Two dangers, namely the Zionist regime of Israel and terrorism, are threatening Lebanon and the region,” the Lebanese PM added.
Jaberi Ansari also echoed Hariri’s remarks concerning the two threats, and noted, “These two threats can serve as common ground for promotion of Iran-Lebanon ties as well as regional cooperation”.
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