Deputy Prime Minister, Caretaker Defense Minister and Acting Foreign Minister Zeina Akar, on Tuesday met with Foreign Minister of the Vatican, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, in presence of Lebanon’s Ambassador Farid Khazen.

The meeting reportedly touched on the current situation and latest political, economic, and social developments in Lebanon, in addition to the burden caused by the massive presence of displaced Syrians.

Also, conferees discussed the imminent meeting for the Lebanese Christian leaders at the behest of Pope Francis.

Moreover, talks touched on the Pope’s possible visit to Lebanon.