Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan expressed optimism on Tuesday regarding Lebanon’s political developments. He described the recent election of a president after an extended political vacuum as “a highly positive development.”
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, he emphasized the importance of “real reforms and a forward-looking approach to ensure sustainable progress” in Lebanon.
Prince Faisal announced his upcoming visit to Beirut, marking the first trip by a Saudi foreign minister to Lebanon in over a decade. He highlighted that “the future of Lebanon rests in the hands of its people” and urged them to “make decisions that steer the country in a new direction.”
He noted that the Kingdom would align its policies based on Lebanon’s commitment to reforms and its focus on progress.
Prince Faisal conveyed cautious optimism regarding Syria, citing “encouraging signs” from Damascus and the resilience of the Syrian people.
He called for greater regional and international collaboration to support Syria’s recovery and rebuild its institutions.
Prince Faisal stressed the need to ease sanctions to facilitate reconstruction efforts and praised recent progress, including some sanction waivers from Western nations.
The minister also touched on broader regional dynamics, advocating for stability and highlighting the Gulf Cooperation Council countries’ resilience and commitment to economic progress despite challenges.
He stated, “We are certainly in a region that is abundant with risk factors, but we are also in a region that has huge potential.”
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