Lebanese President receives Prince Saud Al-Faisal

Jeddah, October 13, SPA -- Lebanese President Michel Suleiman
received today at his residence in Al-Hamra Palace here, Prince Saud
Al-Faisal, The Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The Foreign Minister, told a news briefing that the meeting of the
Lebanese President and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King
Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz had covered all important areas of
cooperation between the two countries and issues of concern to both
countries, wishing success to Lebanon, which suffered the hardships
that are not caused by the Lebanese people.


“God willing, the future will be better than the past" he said
assuring Saudi Arabia', "firm stand in support of Lebanon.


"My meeting with the Lebanese President focused on all issues as
regards Arab affairs," Prince Saud said, hoping to resolve all
existing problems in the Arab arena in a manner that achieves the
joint Arab action and the strength needed for the conservation of the
Arab nation's interests.


The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Dr.
Abdulaziz Khoja. The Lebanese side at the meeting included Fawzi
Salloukh, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Emigrants; Ghazi Aridi,
Minister of Transport & Public Works and a number of senior
officials.