MIKATI, SINIORA, SALAM: King Salman Stressed Importance of Restoring Credibility of Lebanese State

15 Jul 2019

Riyadh - Former Lebanese Prime Ministers, Najib Mikati, Fouad Siniora, and Tamam Salam, on Monday issued a statement relaying the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ affirmation of the KSA’s strong and firm commitment to Lebanon, its independence and sovereignty, as well as the paramount importance of preserving the Taif Agreement, which ended Lebanon’s internal war.

“King Salman stressed the importance of coexistence between all the Lebanese, of all sects and affiliations, under the constitution. He also stressed respect for laws, as well as for Arab and international legitimacy,” the three former PMs said in a statement. 

“The Kingdom would spare no effort to protect Lebanon's unity, sovereignty, and independence,” the statement read as quoting Salman.  

“In this regard, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques stressed the importance of restoring respect and credibility to the Lebanese state, as well as bolstering its ability to extend its full authority and legitimate power across all its territories,” the statement said, adding that King Salman had also expressed his sincere desire to visit Lebanon, “which is considered the best forum in the Arab world.”

The three Prime Ministers also met with Foreign Minister, Ibrahim Assaf, in presence of Saudi Minister of State, Ahmed bin Abdul Aziz Qattan, Advisor to the Royal Court, Nizar al-Alula, Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon, Walid Bukhari, and Saudi Undersecretary of State, Adnan Al-Qayyim.  

Talks reportedly touched on various situations and developments in Lebanon and the region.

MIKATI From Jeddah: Saudi Arabia Shall Extend a Helping Hand to Lebanon

15 Jul 2019

Riyadh - Former Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, currently in Saudi Arabia, relayed Saudi Monarch's keenness on preserving Lebanon.

"Our concern is to rescue the country in light of the difficulties we are passing through," stressing the paramount importance of cementing national unity.

Mikati was speaking during a press conference in Jeddah, where he spoke about the outcome of his meeting with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, along with former Prime Ministers Tammam Salam and Fouad Siniora, and their meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister DR. Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz Al Assaf.

"Saudi Arabia shall extend a helping hand to Lebanon... Our visit today and our meeting with the Saudi Monarch have confirmed that the kingdom is concerned about Lebanon in all its components," Mikati maintained.