Lebanese President: We Stand with Kuwait and Stand in Solidarity with It in All Matters Affecting Its Security and Stability
President Aoun receives Ambassador Al-Sharji and reaffirms Lebanon's support for Kuwait.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
- He affirmed, during his reception of Ambassador Al-Sharji, the strength of fraternal relations and thanked Kuwait for its continuous support of Lebanon.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun affirmed on Friday the strength and depth of the fraternal and historical ties linking Lebanon and the State of Kuwait, emphasizing the shared commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and developing it across various fields.
This came in a statement issued by the Lebanese Presidency following President Aoun’s reception of Kuwait’s Ambassador to Lebanon, Mohammed Al-Sharji, at the Baabda Presidential Palace.
During the meeting, the Lebanese President reaffirmed his country’s solidarity with Kuwait and its support for it in all matters affecting its security and stability, extending his gratitude to the Emir, government, and people of Kuwait for “the support it has provided and continues to provide to Lebanon.”
President Aoun asked the Kuwaiti Ambassador to convey his greetings to the political leadership, wishing the State of Kuwait and its people continued prosperity, progress, and stability.
For his part, Ambassador Al-Sharji conveyed to the Lebanese President the greetings of His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah; His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah; His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister; and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jaraah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
He reaffirmed Kuwait’s steadfast support for fraternal Lebanon, its government, and its official institutions, as well as its backing of measures aimed at safeguarding Lebanon’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, security, and stability, and extending its authority over its entire territory.
The statement noted that the meeting also discussed current developments and political and security updates on both the local and regional levels, along with an exchange of views on several issues of mutual interest.
