Saudi crown prince calls Aoun and voices support for Lebanon
President Joseph Aoun received a phone call from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Presidency said, during a visit by the president to the United States.
The call tackled “recent developments on both the Lebanese and regional levels” and the Crown Prince “affirmed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's support for Lebanon, particularly during this critical time, and for the choices made by President Aoun to safeguard Lebanon's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity,” the Presidency said in a statement.
Bin Salman also reiterated Saudi Arabia's “commitment to providing assistance in all areas needed by Lebanon, in accordance with the priorities identified by the Lebanese government.”
He also extended an invitation to Aoun to visit the kingdom to discuss “all matters of mutual interest,” as Aoun thanked the Crown Prince for his “supportive stances towards Lebanon and the measures taken to assist the country and strengthen its economy,” expressing gratitude for the invitation and promising to visit the kingdom.
Source: Naharnet
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