President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, expressed his deep appreciation for the distinguished gesture made by Jordanian King, Abdullah II to Lebanon during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, few days ago. The Jordanian King had called on the international community to help in the revival of Lebanon, and he was one of the first to provide urgent aid to Lebanon after the Beirut Port explosion.

The President also emphasized the strength of historical relations between Lebanon and Jordan, and the exchange of feelings of love and respect between the two peoples.

In addition, President Aoun pointed out that Lebanon looks forward to strengthening official meetings between Jordan and Syria and the return of flights between Amman and Damascus, which contributes to facilitating the opening of the Arab depth in our country. The President welcomed the reopening of Jaber crossing between Jordan and Syria, and wished that all necessary facilities would be provided to Lebanese trucks transporting Lebanese agricultural goods, by land, to some Gulf countries.

Stances of the President came while meeting with the Jordanian Prime Minister, Mr. Bishr Al-Khasawneh, on Thursday at the Presidential Palace.

PM Khasawneh was accompanied by Jordanian Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, and Jordan’s Ambassador to Lebanon, Walid Abdul Rahman Jafal Al-Hadid. Lebanese Foreign Minister, Abdullah Bou Habib, also attended the meeting.

President Aoun conveyed a written message to the Jordanian King, through Prime Minister Khasawneh, in which he thanked King Abdullah for his positions in support of Lebanon, and the invitation launched for help.

Khaswaneh stated that he stressed full readiness to secure all requirements which Lebanon needs, adding Lebanon is a very dear country for the Jordanians.

Source: NNA