Beirut: President Mahmoud Abbas met with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam at the Grand Serail in Beirut. President Abbas briefed the Lebanese Prime Minister on the latest developments in the Palestinian territories, including the ongoing war of genocide and the killing of tens of thousands of civilians, the majority of whom are women and children; the policy of blockade and starvation in the Gaza Strip; and the ongoing aggression and settlement expansion in the West Bank, including occupied Jerusalem.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, President Abbas commended the efforts of the Lebanese state in fulfilling its international obligations and preserving Lebanon's security, stability, and sovereignty. He affirmed the State of Palestine's respect for Lebanon's unity and territorial integrity, emphasizing that the Palestinian people in Lebanon are temporary guests until their return to their homeland, Palestine. He also highlighted that refugee camps are under the sovereignty of the Lebanese state and army, and that there are no weapons outside the framework of the state.
The President praised Lebanon's supportive stance on the Palestinian cause and the two-state solution, which aims to preserve the rights of the Palestinian people, end their suffering, and achieve stability in the region. He expressed pride in the historical fraternal relations between Palestine and Lebanon and looked forward to developing these relations for the benefit of both countries and their peoples.
The discussions led to an agreement to form a joint committee to strengthen bilateral relations and improve the conditions of Palestinians in Lebanon. Upon his arrival at the Grand Serail, an official reception ceremony was held for President Abbas, where he reviewed the honor guard lined up to greet him.
