Parliament Speaker, Nabih Berri, on Wednesday welcomed at the Second Presidency in Ain el-Tineh the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Joanna Wronecka, with whom he discussed the current general situation and the latest developments in Lebanon and the region.

Speaker Berri also welcomed Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Abdallah Bou Habib, on a protocol visit, during which they discussed most recent political developments.

On emerging, Minister Bou Habib indicated that talks touched on an array of matters, including the forthcoming legislative elections and the maritime border issue.

On the other hand, Berri received further condolences cables over the passing of Head of the Islamic Supreme Shiite Council, Sheikh Abdel Amir Qabalan, notably from Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa al-Kadhimi, Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi,  and Grand Mufti of the Syrian Arab Republic, Dr. Ahmad Badr al-Din Hassoun.