Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian expressed on Friday his country’s readiness to enhance economic cooperation with Lebanon and help solve its electricity crisis, also stressing that the election of a President is a Lebanese internal matter.
During his second day visit to Beirut, Abdollahian first met with Speaker Nabih Berri and discussed the current general situation and the latest political developments in Lebanon and the region, according to a statement by the Parliament presidency.
Later, Al-Manar TV, the mouthpiece of Hezbollah, said Abdollahian handed Berri an invitation from his Iranian counterpart to visit Tehran, stressing that the Iranian-Saudi ties are progressing and will positively affect the regional developments.
The Iranian FM also held talks with Caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Abdullah Bou Habib at the ministry headquarter where the two officials held a joint press conference.
Abdollahian said Lebanese leaders possess the necessary competence and wisdom to reach an agreement and elect a president, adding that foreign actors can help to strengthen the path of dialogue in Lebanon.
He then called on Lebanese officials and political parties to speed up the election of the president and the formation of a new government.
“During the meeting with the Lebanese Foreign Minister, we expressed the full readiness of Iranian companies to solve the electricity problem in Lebanon,” the Iranian FM said.
He noted that Lebanon is an important country in the region and any country that interacts with this country will benefit from its advantages.
“Today we are in Beirut to announce that we will continue our strong support for the Lebanese government, nation and army,” Abdollahian affirmed, adding that Iran wants nothing but welfare for Lebanon.
“Lebanon is an important country in the region and any country that interacts with this country will benefit from its advantages,” he added.
Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah had met with Abdollahian and the accompanying delegation, the Lebanese party announced on Friday.
It said Nasrallah discussed with the Iranian FM the latest development in Lebanon and the region.
