Saudi crown prince meets Mikati 'at Macron's request'
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh following "a request from French President Emmanuel Macron," LBCI TV reported overnight.
A statement carried by Saudi Arabia's official news agency said Mikati expressed gratitude for Riyadh's "historic stances towards Lebanon and the kingdom's essential role in establishing the Lebanese reconciliation and peace era."
Mikat also stressed that "the Lebanese government is committed to taking all the steps that prevent harm against KSA and all Arab nations, especially the GCC countries."
Mikati and Bin Salman also emphasized the importance of electing a new Lebanese president and implementing the long-awaited reforms.
The Saudi crown prince for his part underlined "the kingdom's keenness on Lebanon's security and stability," vowing that his country will continue offering humanitarian aid to "the brotherly Lebanese people."
Source: Naharnet
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