Asiri Says Riyadh 'Closely Following Developments' in Lebanon
Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Ali Awadh Asiri on Monday noted that the kingdom “is closely following the developments” in Lebanon, adding that Riyadh would only issue a travel warning should it feel that its citizens are in possible danger.
“Should we feel that our citizens are in danger, we will take the right decision, but right now we are closely following the developments,” Asiri told reporters following talks with Prime Minister Najib Miqati at the Grand Serail.
“What’s important for the kingdom is civil peace in Lebanon,” the Saudi diplomat said, stressing the “importance of closing ranks in dealing with the developments.”
Kuwait earlier on Monday urged its citizens to avoid travel to Lebanon and also asked those already present in the country to leave after deadly clashes linked to the Syrian conflict left two people killed in Beirut.
The foreign ministry called on Kuwaitis to cancel travel plans to Lebanon "due to developments in the tense security situation."
Kuwait's move follows a similar decision on Saturday by its Gulf partners the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain.
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