The overseas minister mentioned Iran helps a steady, protected and unbiased Lebanon the place all Lebanese individuals can reside with out overseas occupation and threats.
He added, “Simply as at all times, we cooperate with a authorities that represents the aspirations of the Lebanese individuals, ensures their welfare and safeguards Lebanon’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity”.
Lebanon’s parliament on Thursday elected the nation’s military chief as president, ending an influence vacuum that has lasted greater than two years.
Joseph Aoun’s candidacy for the primarily ceremonial function – which is reserved for a Maronite Christian underneath a sectarian power-sharing system – was backed by a number of political events, in addition to the US, France and Saudi Arabia.