President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, met on Thursday the Secretary-General of the Lebanese Arab Struggle Movement, former MP Faysal Daoud, at Baabda Palace.

Current political affairs and development issues for the west Bekaa region were addressed in the meeting.

President Aoun also sent a congratulatory cable toQueen Elizabeth II on her birthday.

“This occasion constitutes joy and celebration for the friendly British people” President Aoun said emphasizing his aspiration to “Strengthen and develop relations between Lebanon and the UK in all fields, and consolidate the historical ties that unite our two friendly peoples”.