Hariri Receives Delegation from US Congress
Prime Minister Saad Hariri received Wednesday evening at the Grand Serail, a delegation from the US congress where talks focused on several issues including US aid to the Lebanese security apparatuses.
US congressman Harold Rogers was heading the delegation that arrived in Lebanon for a visit on April 12 and was comprised of six congressmen.
Hariri met the delegation in the presence of the US Ambassador to Lebanon Elizabeth Richard, his media office said in a statement.
Discussions focused on the developments in Lebanon and the region as well as the issue of American aid to the Lebanese army and security forces, it said.
Media reports said the meeting affirmed the US continued support for Lebanon, the army and security apparatuses.
Source: Naharnet
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