President Michel Aoun stressed Lebanon’s keenness on boosting relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran in all fields, praising the support provided by Iran to Lebanon at the regional and international forums and hoping that the efforts exerted to reach a political solution for the Syrian crisis will put an end to the suffering of the Syrian refugees in Lebanon, facilitate their return and reduce the economic, social and security repercussions left by the wave of displacement to Lebanon.
President Aoun met with the Director General Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting Dr. Abdulali Ali-Asgari in the presence of Iranian Ambassador to Beirut Mohammad Fathali and members from the accompanying delegation.
The Iranian official delivered greetings from Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President of the Republic Hassan Rouhani and their wishes for further development and prosperity.
On another note, Asgari praised “the wise political stances launched by President Michel Aoun,” reiterating his country’s constant support to Lebanon. He congratulated Lebanon over the liberation of the mountainous region at the northeastern border.