Lebanese-Saudi Cooperation Panel Begins Work in Riyadh
A technical panel tasked with discussing means to boost cooperation between Lebanon and Saudi Arabia began its works on Sunday at the InterContinental Riyadh hotel in the Saudi capital.
Saudi Arabia's assistant finance minister Abdul Aziz al-Rashid opened the meetings in an address in which he stressed “the need to activate Lebanese-Saudi ties.”
The head of the Lebanese delegation and the director general of the Economy Ministry Alia Abbas said the meeting of the panel highlights “the desire of the two parties and their determination to develop economic, commercial and investment relations.”
She also thanked Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz for “sponsoring all activities that contribute to Lebanon's growth and prosperity,” lauding his support for Lebanese citizens who live and work in the kingdom.
“Activating economic ties with the kingdom is an important part of our strategy for the upcoming period,” Abbas added.
Lebanese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Fawzi Kabbara for his part said Prime Minister Saad Hariri was keen to send a “homogenous Lebanese team that enjoys major jurisdiction in order to take the necessary measures for the success of these negotiations.”
Source: Naharnet
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