President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, told the Qatari Deputy Prime Minister, and Foreign Affairs Minister, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdul Rahman Al-Thani, that Lebanon welcomes the permanent support which Qatar provides in all fields. The President also thanked the interest shown by His Highness the Prince of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, and his helping to overcome the difficult circumstances which Lebanon is passing through, and their repercussions at all levels.

President Aoun had met the Qatari Foreign Minister accompanied by the Qatari Ambassador to Lebanon and a delegation, this afternoon at the Presidential Palace.

In addition, the President stated the facts which aggravated the Lebanese crisis, delaying government formation and said that Qatar has always stood by Lebanon, and any step taken to help resolve the current crises is welcomed and appreciated by the Lebanese. President Aoun also conveyed his greetings to Sheikh Tamim, wishing continuous success and progress.

For his part, the Qatari Foreign Minister had conveyed the greetings of His Highness the Qatari Prince, and Qatar’s readiness to help solve the crises which Lebanon suffers from at different levels, reiterating his country’s stand next to the Lebanese people in the difficult circumstances they pass through.

The delegation accompanying the Qatari Minister included: Head of the State Security Service, Abdullah Muhammad Al-Khulaifi, Qatari Ambassador to Lebanon, Muhammad Bin Hassan Jaber Al-Jaber, Director of the Minister’s Office, Ambassador Saad bin Ali Al-Kharji, Ambassador Mishaal Al-Mazrouei, and Mr. Abdullah Al-Sulaiti.