Arab League Secretary-General reaffirms support for Lebanon's stability

Beirut, October 19 (KUNA) -- Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy stressed on Monday the need to provide adequate support to ensure stability in Lebanon. The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said in a statement that Fahmy expressed his concern after meeting with Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Minister Youssef Raji that “any potential settlement in the region should not come at Lebanon’s expense.” For his part, Minister Raji expressed his welcome for any cooperation with the Arab League, reaffirming his support for the Secretary-General in his duties within the League and in all efforts that serve joint Arab action. Raji extended his thanks to the League Council for its decision issued in Cairo expressing solidarity with Lebanon. Fahmy also met with Lebanese Army Commander Lieutenant General Rodolphe Haykal, discussing regional developments and the situation in Lebanon amid ongoing Israeli occupation attacks. The Lebanese Army Command said in a statement that the Arab League Secretary-General affirmed his readiness to assist Lebanon with his expertise, emphasizing the need to strengthen the army’s capabilities to carry out its missions across all Lebanese territory and to confront upcoming challenges, while stressing the importance of securing Lebanon’s internal stability. (End) A.Y.B./R.J.