Aoun Concludes SA, Qatar Trip, Says Lebanese Will Eye Effect of Visit
إقرأ هذا الخبر بالعربيةAfter a four-day trip to Saudi Arabia and Qatar, President Michel Aoun and the accompanying delegation of ministers returned back to Lebanon on Thursday.
On his return, Aoun stressed that ties with the “Gulf countries particularly with Saudi Arabia are back to normal,” adding that the misunderstanding is over now and a “new leaf of relations has been turned. The Lebanese will witness an increase in the influx of Gulf tourists to Lebanon.”
The President hailed the Lebanese community in the Gulf and said: “During our trip we have sensed a huge respect and appreciation for the Lebanese who have helped, and still do, with the developmental renaissance in Gulf countries.”
On the topics discussed with Gulf officials, he said: “All subjects of common interest raised during the tour, have received a positive response and clear support. The agreements will be followed up in mutual visits.”
The President concluded pinning hopes that Lebanon witnesses quick improvement, he said: “We are all hopes that Lebanon takes quick steps forward and gradually restores its position at the Arab, regional and international levels.”
During his trip, Aoun held talks with Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani in Doha.
The trip was assessed as promising in terms of improving Lebanese-Gulf ties mainly with Saudi Arabia.
Ties with Riyadh were tense last year after SA halted a $3 billion military aid program for the Lebanese army over what it said was the dominance of Hizbullah movement.
Good one flamer, deep and thoughtful as usual... I always like to encourage children and all their imaginary friends even when they say silly nonsense.
Qatar should change its name to something less confusing, like maybe Ukelele. Kidding: US troops in Iraq all called it "Kitaar", rhyming with "guitar", when we went there for R&R. They also all referred to Arabs as "hajjis".
I'm glad Mr. Aoun found common ground with these potentates in their opposition to majority-rule. Together with Israel they make an unbeatable team.
With all due respect to you my humble friend chrisrushlau, the U S troops as well as the people refer to it as "gutter"
Good one flamer, deep and thoughtful as usual... I always like to encourage children and all their imaginary friends even when they say silly nonsense.