Lebanese President Joseph Aoun arrived in Riyadh on Monday, becoming the first Lebanese President to visit Saudi Arabia in six years, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Riyadh Deputy Gov. Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz has welcomed the President alongside Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Walid Al-Bukhari as well as Lebanese Ambassador to Riyadh Fawzi Kabbara.
Upon his arrival in Riyadh, Aoun expressed wishes to boost the Saudi-Lebanese relations, commending the Kingdom’s pivotal role in supporting Lebanon.
“I look forward to the talks I will have with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman this evening,” Aoun stated.
Interestingly, the President noted that he selected the Kingdom as his first destination due to its “historic links” with Lebanon and its central role as a regional and global player.
“I hope and expect that Saudi Arabia will help us reset relations in the interest of both countries and overcome recent obstacles,” he told Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat in an interview Friday.
Furthermore, Aoun stated that his country could align with “Vision 2030,” expressing hopes of establishing “normal economic ties.”
“This would allow the Saudis to return to their second home, Lebanon, while Lebanese look forward to reconnecting with Saudi Arabia,” he added.
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