Riyadh and Beirut coordinate to extend truce ahead of Washington talks

Coordination is ongoing between Riyadh and the Lebanese state to extend the 10-day truce and ensure the success of direct negotiations between Beirut and Tel Aviv, informed Gulf sources told Nidaa al-Watan newspaper.

Lebanese President's Advisor Andre Rahal had visited Saudi Arabia in the past hours to discuss these files and reiterate Lebanon's commitment to Hezbollah's disarmament, the daily said.

President Joseph Aoun held a call Tuesday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who praised Aoun's "bold steps" and affirmed the kingdom's willingness to support the Lebanese state in its path toward sovereignty.