SAEDNEWS: Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh and Sheikh Ali al-Khatib, Vice President of Lebanon’s Supreme Islamic Shiite Council, discussed the latest developments in Lebanon and the wider region during a meeting in Beirut.
According to Saednews, The meeting was held on Wednesday at the council’s headquarters near Beirut Airport and lasted approximately one hour, Lebanon’s Safir al-Shamal news website reported, citing an official statement from the council.
Both sides exchanged views on regional developments and future prospects.
During the meeting, Sheikh Ali al-Khatib briefed the visiting Iranian delegation on Lebanon’s overall situation, with particular emphasis on the circumstances of the country’s Shia community and developments in southern Lebanon.
Khatibzadeh, who is visiting Lebanon at the head of the delegation, outlined Iran’s positions on regional and international developments.
The meeting was also attended by Foreign Minister’s Adviser Mostafa Boroujerdi, Hassan Khalili, the Foreign Ministry official responsible for Lebanese affairs, and Tofiq Samadi, Iran’s chargé d’affaires in Beirut.
