Beirut: Prime Minister Nawaf Salam received US Senator Richard Blumenthal and Ambassador Lisa Johnson, along with their delegation, at his residence in Koraytem this evening. The meeting was attended by Diplomatic Advisor Ali Karanouh.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, during the discussions, Senator Blumenthal reaffirmed his support for the Lebanese government's new mandate. He emphasized the importance of ongoing US assistance to the Lebanese army to ensure they can effectively carry out their duties.
Prime Minister Salam took this opportunity to request that Senator Blumenthal, who is on a regional tour with several other US Senators, exert pressure on the Israeli government for a full withdrawal from the occupied Lebanese territories by February 18.