Beirut:House Speaker Nabih Berri held discussions with Progressive Socialist Party leader Taymour Jumblatt and members of the "Democratic Gathering" parliamentary bloc at the Second Presidency headquarters in Ain al-Tineh. The meeting included MPs Marwan Hamadeh, Hadi Abou el-Hessen, Akram Chehayeb, Wael Abou Faour, Faisal al-Sayegh, and Bilal Abdullah. Also present were Progressive Socialist Party General Secretary Zafer Nasser and Houssam Harb, advisor to MP Jumblatt.

According to National news agency - Lebanon, the discussions focused on Lebanon's general situation, political developments, and the ongoing Israeli attacks on the country. They also covered a range of national and legislative issues.

In a separate meeting, Berri welcomed Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Dr. Saeed Khatibzadeh and his delegation, along with the Iranian Embassy's Chargé d'Affaires in Lebanon, Tawfiq Samadi. The discussions revolved around developments in Lebanon and the broader region, as well as the bilateral relations between Lebanon and Iran. Khatibzadeh expressed warm wishes to the Lebanese people and highlighted the importance of bilateral visits to enhance coordination.

Berri also met with Water and Energy Minister Joe Saddi to discuss the current state of Lebanon's electricity sector and the ministry's work programs addressing this issue.