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Aoun to Visit the Vatican and Kuwait

Following his tour that included several Arab countries, President Michel Aoun prepares to kick start a trip that will involves the Vatican and Kuwait, media reports said on Thursday.

A specific date has not been set as yet, but reports said it will be some time soon.

Aoun will meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican, while his visit to Kuwait comes upon the invitation of Kuwait Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah.

After his election as president in October, Aoun launched an Arab tour his first-leg as president was to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of King Salman bin Abdul Aziz, and Qatar.

On Tuesday, Aoun wrapped up a visit that included Egypt, the Arab League and Jordan where he met with the state's leaders.

Source: Naharnet


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