BEIRUT, Lebanon’s President, Michel Aoun, said yesterday that, Lebanese authorities are working on solving the dispute with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries, a statement by the Lebanese presidency reported.

“We are working on all levels in hope to find a suitable solution for the dispute with the Gulf,” Aoun said, during his meeting with members of the European Parliament’s Delegation, for relations with the Mashreq countries.

Aoun said, Lebanon has been suffering from multiple crises, including the repercussions of the civil war in neighbouring Syria, and the presence of a big number of refugees in the country, in addition to the impact of the Beirut port blasts and recently the Gulf countries’ decision to ban imports from Lebanon.

He noted that the current government is proceeding with preparations for negotiations with the International Monetary Fund, based on a recovery plan that aims at rebuilding the economy by implementing the much needed reforms.

Isabel Santos, head of the delegation, said, the delegation’s visit to Lebanon aims to follow up on reform measures adopted by the government and hold discussions with Lebanese officials about political and economic issues prevailing in the country.

She added, discussions will also cover Lebanon’s relation with the European Union.

Source: Nam News Network