Amid the continuation of the brutal Israeli war on Lebanon and the steady rise of the resulting toll of martyrs and injuries, the Speaker of the Iranian Shura Council Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf visited Beirut to voice solidarity with the Lebanese government, people and resistance.
Qalibaf discussed with the House Speaker Nabih Berri in Ain Al-Tineh the latest developments in Lebanon and the region in light of the Israeli war and the consequent crisis of the displaced people.
Qalibaf reiterated Iran’s support to Lebanon, offering condolences to the Lebanese people over the loss of a large number of martyrs due to the Zionist war.
Mikati, Qalibaf
Prime Minister Najib Mikati received Qalibaf at the head of a delegation this morning at the Grand Serail.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister stressed that “the government’s priorities at this stage are to work on a ceasefire, stop the Israeli aggression, and preserve the security of Lebanon and the safety of its people.”
Mikati stressed “Lebanon’s commitment to implementing international resolution 1701, strengthening the army’s presence in the south, and making the necessary contacts with the resolution countries and the United Nations to pressure Israel to fully implement the resolution.”
Berri-Macron
Speaker Berri also received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron. The conversation tackled the current situation prevailing in Lebanon and the political efforts aimed at stopping Israel’s aggression.
The Parliament Speaker stressed the official Lebanese position adopted by the Lebanese government, in calling for an immediate ceasefire and the deployment of the Lebanese army to the international borders, in implementation of UN Resolution 1701.
The call also touched on the appreciated efforts made by France to hold an international conference to support Lebanon in overcoming the humanitarian crisis resulting from the displacement of more than 1.2 million Lebanese and help the government provide relief to them.
Speaker Berri renewed his gratitude to France and its President for “the exerted efforts at various levels to support Lebanon and its people in this ordeal.”
Mikati-Hochstein
In turn, Mikati received a call from US Presidential Envoy Amos Hochstein, during which they discussed ways to reach a ceasefire and stop the military confrontations in order to return to discussing a comprehensive political solution based on the implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701.
Source: Agencies
