Lebanese President Asks Saudi Crown Prince to Reopen Markets for Lebanese Products

Lebanese President Michel Aoun discussed the general situation in Lebanon and the region with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a phone call this afternoon, considering recent developments.

President Aoun expressed gratitude to the Crown Prince for Saudi Arabia's support of Lebanon across various fields, particularly for aiding in calming tensions and ending the escalation in Lebanon.

During the conversation, President Aoun requested that the Crown Prince reopen Saudi markets to Lebanese agricultural and industrial products, emphasizing the importance of these markets in strengthening Lebanon's economy. He noted that Lebanon has implemented strict measures to protect export activities from its territory. The Crown Prince promised to issue directives regarding this matter.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reaffirmed Saudi Arabia's support for Lebanon, emphasizing the kingdom’s commitment to Lebanon’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, as well as its ongoing efforts to alleviate the hardships faced by the Lebanese people.