Riyadh: Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call today with Prime Minister of the Lebanese Republic Dr. Nawaf Salam, during which he conveyed the directive of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to resume Lebanese exports to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the directive came in response to a request by President Joseph Aoun of the Lebanese Republic and Prime Minister Salam. This decision acknowledges the positive steps taken by the Lebanese government toward rebuilding state institutions, the progress achieved by the specialized teams over the past year, and the cooperation demonstrated by the Lebanese side, including the fulfillment of the required commitments.

During the call, the foreign minister reaffirmed the Kingdom's support for Lebanon's stability, sovereignty over its entire territory, and the well-being of its brotherly people. He also expressed confidence that Lebanon will continue to take all necessary measures to ensure the country is not utilized as a staging ground to harm its neighbors.