Iranian official confirms efforts to enhance bilateral coordination and exchange visits with Lebanon

Beirut, October 15 (KUNA) -- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Dr. Seyed Khatibzadeh reaffirmed on Thursday his country’s commitment to enhancing joint coordination and exchanging visits with Lebanon to share perspectives and strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. A statement from the media office of the Lebanese Parliament’s presidency quoted Khatibzadeh as saying after his meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri that he conveyed “best wishes to the Lebanese people and to Lebanon, with which we share historical and friendly relations at all levels.” Khatibzadeh added that “this kind of exchange of visits between the two countries is the least that can be expected within the framework of bilateral relations, not only to exchange views but also to enhance our coordination.” Earlier, Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri received Khatibzadeh and his accompanying delegation, in the presence of the Iranian Chargé d’Affaires in Lebanon, Tawfiq Samadi, during which they discussed developments in the general situation in Lebanon and the region, as well as recent developments in relations between the two sides. (End) F.Z. /