Saudi Arabia Reschedules Suleiman's Visit after Month of Delay
The Saudi Royal Diwan and the Baabda Palace are discussing the timing of an upcoming visit for President Michel Suleiman to Riyadh a month after it was postponed for unclear reasons.
According to As Safir newspaper published on Friday, Suleiman is considering if he will be able to head to Saudi Arabia at the beginning of November.
Media reports said that the hopes for a breakthrough in the 30-year estrangement between the U.S. and Iran had an impact on Suleiman's Gulf tour
Suleiman was scheduled to travel to Saudi Arabia at the end of September.
His visit to the United Arab Emirates was also postponed, however, the Baabda Palace said that reports about his visit to UAE were mere media speculations, pointing out that the two countries are setting a date that would be announced later.
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