Brazilian President to Visit Lebanon, Aoun Affirms 'Historic' Ties
Lebanon is expected to receive Brazilian President Michel Temer, the Special Secretary for Strategic Affairs Hussein Kalout told President Michel Aoun on Tuesday.
Heading a Brazilian delegation to the Presidential Palace, Kalout met Aoun conveying a message from Temer “wishing Aoun success in governance. We look forward to expanding partnership and promoting relations at various levels,” said the message.
For his part, Aoun said Lebanon and Brazil enjoy “historic” relations, “Brazilian President is welcome in Lebanon.”
“A significant number of Brazilian-Lebanese have benefited from the Citizenship Restoration Act,” added Aoun.
For his part, the Brazilian delegate assured Brazil's readiness to support Lebanon’s armed forces.
He said: “Brazil is willing to back the Lebanese Armed Forces,” noting that Temer is expected to visit Beirut in November.
Source: Naharnet
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