Hariri Meets Governor-General of Australia

Prime Minister Saad Hariri held talks on Tuesday with Australia's Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove at the Grand Serail where talks touched on strengthening bilateral ties between Lebanon and Australia at various levels, Hariri's media office said in a statement.

Talks have also focused on the latest developments in Lebanon and the region.

Later, Hariri and his guest held a meeting in the presence of Australian Ambassador to Lebanon Glenn Miles and the accompanying Australian delegation and the advisers of the Prime Minister Nadim al-Manala and Fadi Fawaz.

Discussions addressed the latest regional and international developments, especially the Syrian crisis and its repercussions on Lebanon with with regard to the refugees.

Cosgrove extended an invitation for Hariri to visit Australia.