Patriarch Rai visits Sleiman, Kahwaji, calls for supporting military institution

Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Beshara Boutros Rai offered on Tuesday condolences to the Lebanese Armed Forces’ Commander General Jean Kahwagi, and discussed with him the latest developments in the country.   

In this regard, Patriarch Rai expressed his support to the LAF soldiers; praising the efforts they are exerting to maintain Lebanon’s stability throughout this critical situation.                               

Patriarch Rai called on all Lebanese citizens to support the military institution so it may face the repercussions of the regional crises and internal events.                        

Earlier, Patriarch Rai met with President Michel Sleiman at the Baabda Presidential Palace and discussed with him the latest developments in Lebanon.          

He also offered his condolences to President Sleiman for the fallen Lebanese Forces Army troops.      

Among President Sleiman's visitors were Kuwait's ambassador to Lebanon Abdel-Aal Al-Qannaei who tackled with him bilateral relations and the latest developments on the regional level.     

On another note, the media office of the presidency announced that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will pay an official visit to Lebanon on Wednesday during which he will be meeting with President Michel Sleiman and senior Lebanese officials.