Hariri, Ansari discuss bilateral ties

Prime Minister Saad Hariri welcomed, at the Grand Serail on Tuesday, Iran's Assistant Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs, Hussein Jaber Ansari, accompanied by Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon, Mohammad Fathali.

The pair reportedly dwelt on the current situation and latest developments in Lebanon and the broader Middle East region, in addition to the Lebanese-Iranian bilateral ties.

"I had the honor to visit Prime Minister Hariri, to whom I confirmed that the Islamic Republic of Iran was determined to entrench the bilateral relations with Lebanon, whether on the political or the economic level," Ansari told reporters following the meeting.

"The meeting was also an occasion to discuss the latest political developments, on the regional and international levels, as well as the political dossiers," he said.

Moreover, Ansari congratulated the Lebanese government, people, army, and resistance, on the fresh victories scored against terrorists.

"We are fully confident that Lebanon will be able to end the terrorist and takfiri perils across the nation," he added.

In response to a question, Ansari indicated that talks with the Prime Minister touched on the latest developments in Syria, with both sides agreeing on the necessity to combat terrorism and extremism, and to reach a political solution to the crisis next door.

"The Islamic Republic of Iran is still on its position as to providing assistance in reaching a political solution to the Syrian crisis," he stressed

Source: NNA