FM: Egypt Affirms Full Solidarity, Support for Lebanon

Badr Abdel Aati, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration affirmed Egypt's full solidarity and support for Lebanon during this important stage it is going through, stressing the support of Lebanese national institutions to carry out their duties.

This came during the meeting held by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Friday, with Nabih Berri, Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, during the visit he is making to Beirut.

The two sides discussed - during the meeting - the latest developments on the Lebanese scene. Abdel Aati  stressed Egypt's support for implementing the agreement to cease hostilities in southern Lebanon and calling for the immediate, complete and undiminished withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon to enable the Lebanese army to implement Resolution 1701.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs also stressed Egypt's readiness to contribute to the reconstruction process in Lebanon, pointing out the aspiration to intensify joint work between the two sides to enhance aspects of economic cooperation in various sectors.