Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam welcomed Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, and GCC Secretary-General Jassem Mohammed Al Budaiwi, along with their delegations, at his residence in Qoreitem.
During the visit, the Kuwaiti minister conveyed his country’s congratulations to Salam and expressed Kuwait's full readiness to support Lebanon in various sectors, wishing him success in his mission.
The meeting also addressed the possibility of organizing a Gulf-Lebanese investment forum in Beirut in the coming months.
For his part, Salam emphasized the importance of tackling Lebanon's internal challenges and stressed the significance of restoring Lebanese-Gulf relations, which he sees as a priority in the near future.
Salam also expressed optimism about the Gulf and Arab support for Lebanon’s new phase, which began with the election of President Joseph Aoun.
Salam meets Kuwaiti Foreign Minister, GCC Secretary-General
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- Kuwaiti Foreign Minister: We encourage the implementation of the desired reforms, seizing a historic opportunity to overcome past challenges and begin rebuilding and development to fulfill the aspirations of the Lebanese people for prosperity, with this visit embodying the Gulf Cooperation Council's commitment to the Lebanese Republic and its people
- GCC Secretary-General Jasem Al Budaiwi: We were very pleased with what we heard from Lebanon's political leadership regarding its determination to implement the required reforms and internationally recommended programs to ensure the country’s stability, as these reforms are the right path to Lebanon’s recovery
- GCC Secretary-General: The political momentum in Lebanon is positive and requires all friends of Lebanon to stand by the country in a way that supports the interests of the Lebanese people
- GCC Secretary-General: We have affirmed our countries' support for anything that enhances Lebanon's security and prosperity, as we share historical ties with Lebanon and believe in the necessity of implementing essential reforms and adhering to UN Security Council resolutions, particularly Resolution 1701 and the Taif Agreement
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