Prime Minister Saad Hariri sent a letter today to the US President-elect Donald Trump, congratulating him on his election and wishing him success in his mission.

 

This is the text of the letter:

 

Mr. President-Elect,

 

It is with great pleasure that I offer you my warmest congratulations on your election as the 45th President of the United States of America.

 

Your victory is a testament to your leadership and reflects the high confidence and hopes you instill in the American people. It is indeed a resounding victory to American democracy.

 

The Middle East is facing daunting challenges and your leadership is indispensable for attaining a stable, secure and peaceful region. You will find in Lebanon a committed partner as you "seek common ground, not hostility, partnership, not conflict".

 

Lebanon paid a heavy price due to conflict and war and we are now working hard to set an example of partnership and coexistence in the region.

 

We count very much on your support to advance the cause of peace, security, stability and democracy in our beleaguered region, starting with a peaceful political solution to the Syrian crisis.

 

It is a new era in Lebanon. It is a new era in the United States of America. As I look forward to cooperating with you, I wish you success in all your endeavors.


Please accept, Mr. President-Elect, the assurances of my highest consideration.