Beirut: Egyptian Embassy in Lebanon issued a statement clarifying that recent local media reports suggesting a leaked conversation during President Joseph Aoun's meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdel Aati regarding Lebanon's decision on the Iranian ambassador are completely false. The embassy urged media outlets to exercise accuracy and responsibility when reporting information and news.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the embassy emphasized that no such conversation had taken place and that the reports circulating in the media were unfounded. The statement was made to prevent any misinformation from spreading further and to maintain the integrity of diplomatic communications.
The embassy's statement highlighted the importance of verifying information before publication and called for responsible journalism practices. The statement also reassured that relations between Lebanon and Egypt remain strong and cooperative, unaffected by the false reports.