Beirut: President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, on Wednesday received a written message from South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit. The message was conveyed by South Sudan's Honorary Consul in Lebanon, Ali Marai, and it reaffirmed South Sudan's desire to strengthen and expand bilateral relations across various sectors.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, President Aoun also met with Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani, who was on a farewell visit marking the end of his diplomatic mission. The President wished the ambassador success in his upcoming duties at Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In a separate engagement, Aoun held talks with MP Paula Yacoubian to discuss general developments and the current political situation.