Beirut:Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam met with Arab League Secretary General Nabil Fahmy and his delegation at the Grand Serail. Present at the meeting were Lebanon's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Youssef Raggi, Lebanon's Ambassador to Cairo Ali Al-Halabi, and Judge Mahmoud Makkieh, Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers. The discussions centered on Lebanon's current situation and regional developments.
According to National news agency - Lebanon, Prime Minister Salam emphasized the crucial need for Arab support to ensure Israel's full withdrawal from Lebanese territory and to reinforce Lebanon's sovereignty through its own military forces. He also highlighted the importance of Arab backing for Lebanon's reconstruction and recovery efforts to stabilize the population's presence and strengthen state institutions.
Salam further highlighted the potential for Arab investment in Lebanon, particularly in infrastructure and regional connectivity projects, which would aid economic recovery and enhance Lebanon's integration within the Arab region.
Following the meeting, Secretary General Fahmy expressed the Arab League's strong support for Lebanon, referencing a resolution from the League's most recent Ministerial Council meeting that underscored this commitment. Fahmy also noted his meetings with other Lebanese leaders and expressed his intent to continue engaging with Lebanese parliament members to gain a deeper understanding of Lebanon's priorities.
Fahmy concluded by stating his intention to ensure the effective implementation of the Arab League's resolution to address Lebanon's needs, emphasizing the nation's significance to the Arab League.