Beirut:Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahad bin Abdulrahman Al-Dosari hosted a reception at his Yarzeh residence to celebrate the Kingdom's National Day. The event saw the participation of senior Lebanese officials, political leaders, diplomats, security chiefs, and religious figures.
According to National news agency - Lebanon, National Defense Minister Michel Menassa attended the reception on behalf of President Joseph Aoun, while MP Fadi Allameh represented Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, and Culture Minister Ghassan Salam© represented Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. The gathering included former presidents, prime ministers, ministers, MPs, Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal, and Internal Security Forces Director General Major General Raed Abdullah, alongside a broad diplomatic presence.
The event commenced with the playing of the Lebanese and Saudi national anthems. Ambassador Al-Dosari then spoke about the unification of Saudi Arabia under King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud, emphasizing the Kingdom's foreign policy principles of justice, equality, international peace and security, and non-interference in other states' internal affairs.
Al-Dosari also discussed Saudi Vision 2030, noting that it would enter its third phase in 2026, with a focus on consolidating gains and accelerating reforms in quality of life, economic development, government efficiency, and investment.
Addressing Saudi-Lebanese relations, Al-Dosari described them as historic and fraternal, mentioning the Kingdom's recognition of Lebanon's independence and its role in the 1989 Taif Agreement during the Lebanese civil war. He reaffirmed Saudi Arabia's support for Lebanon's sovereignty and highlighted the recent resumption of Lebanese exports to Saudi Arabia as a recognition of positive efforts by Lebanon's leadership.
In conclusion, Al-Dosari expressed gratitude to the embassy staff and guests, extending his wishes for the prosperity of both Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.
