On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 June, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, will make his first official visit to Lebanon on behalf of the EU, at a very critical moment for the country, which is suffering from several crises. His visit comes at a time when the Lebanese political leadership urgently needs to form a government and implement key reforms. He will deliver key messages to the Lebanese leadership, and convey the EU’s solidarity with the Lebanese people in these extremely difficult times.
During his visit, Josep Borrell will have meetings with Lebanese political and military leaders, as well as with organisations from civil society. He will meet, among others, President of the Republic, Michel Aoun; Caretaker Prime Minister, Hassan Diab; Prime Minister-designate, Saad Hariri; Caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Zeina Akar Adra; and Speaker of the Parliament, Nabih Berri. On Saturday 19, High Representative Borrell will have a press point at 10:45 AM. His remarks will be then shared in writing on the EEAS website.
Source: National News Agency