Rouhani affirms his country’s steadfast position in standing by the government and people of Lebanon
Tehran, (ST) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani affirmed his country’s steadfast position in standing by the Lebanese government and people.
In a cable of congratulations to his Lebanese counterpart Michel Aoun on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of Lebanon’s independence, Rouhani said that the Islamic Republic of Iran has stood and will continue to stand, as in the past, on the side of the Lebanese government and the resistant Lebanese people, and is ready to develop bilateral cooperation between the two countries in all fields.
Rouhani added that, “the Lebanese people suffered through difficult days last year, but steadfastness and resistance in the presence of formidable leaders have proven to the world that the path of pride, independence and prosperity for Lebanon will continue with the solidarity and support of the various political currents.”
Raghda Sawas