Aoun Expects Positive Outcome of Ahmadinejad's Visit

Free Patriotic Movement leader Michel Aoun said Sunday that he expects a "positive outcome" of an upcoming visit by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to Lebanon.

"I expect a positive outcome of the visit given the positive atmosphere between the two countries," Aoun told the Iranian News Agency, IRNA.

He expressed hope that the visit would "strengthen relations and develop common interests between Lebanon and Iran, particularly since Iran supports Lebanon politically in various sectors."

"Despite diverse views regarding this visit, I think that everyone in Lebanon will welcome the Iranian President," Aoun stressed.

"We must forget that Iran is a regional power with influence and on all parts of the region," he added.