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Lebanon and Saudi Arabia work to improve relations, call for Israeli withdrawal

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun discussed regional affairs and military concerns with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, emphasizing the need for Israeli troops to withdraw from Lebanon and that only the Lebanese state should possess weapons.
Aoun's visit to Saudi Arabia is the first by a Lebanese head of state in eight years, signaling an improvement in ties weakened by Iran's influence in Lebanon.
A joint statement called for support of the Lebanese army and recommended studying obstacles to resume Lebanese imports to Saudi Arabia, while also inviting Crown Prince Mohammed to visit Lebanon.
Aoun aims to enhance relations with Arab countries and implement necessary reforms.

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Middle East Eye

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Al Jazeera

Saudi Arabia to consider resuming Lebanon imports, lifting travel ban

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Lebanon and Saudi Arabia work to improve relations, call for Israeli withdrawal

Lebanon’s president has ended a visit to Saudi Arabia where he discussed regional affairs with the kingdom’s crown prince. Both countries said Tuesday that Israeli troops should withdraw from south

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Al-Monitor

Lebanon’s Aoun in Saudi Arabia seeking army support, $3 billion grant

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7 days ago·Washington, United States

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al-binaa.com

Meeting of the President of the Republic and the Saudi Crown Prince: For the withdrawal of the "Israeli" occupation army from Lebanon - Al-binaa Newspaper

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dailynewslb.com

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