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Israel, Terrorism Major Threats to Lebanon

TEHRAN (defapress) the two main threats to his country and to the region.

News ID: 65693

Date: 23 August 2017 - 12:12

In a meeting with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari in Beirut on Tuesday, Hariri warned against the threats that the Tel Aviv regime and the terrorist groups pose to Lebanon and the whole region.

He also hailed cooperation and partnership among various political groups in Lebanon as the main factor in the recent achievements by the Lebanese administration, voicing determination to proceed with that policy.

For his part, the Iranian diplomat described Lebanon as a fine example of "national unity and internal coexistence”, noting that the regional crises could be resolved through political cooperation and mutual understanding.

Jaberi Ansari also voiced Iran’s readiness to expand relations with Lebanon in all fields.

The Iranian deputy foreign minister has met senior Lebanese officials, including President Michel Aoun and Secretary-General of Hezbollah Seyed Hassan Nasrallah, during his stay in Beirut.