Iranian Vice President Mohammed Reza Rahimi voiced on Thursday his country’s readiness to establish cooperation agreements between the Islamic republic and Lebanon. He said after holding talks with President Michel Suleiman: “Iran is completely committed to supporting Lebanon.” He also delivered a handwritten letter from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to Suleiman. [Full]

 

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Jeffrey Feltman held talks with President Michel Suleiman at the Baabda Palace on Thursday. The U.S. official stressed the United States’ support for Lebanon’s independence, sovereignty, and stability. The talks also addressed the current regional developments and Suleiman’s speech during the Arab summit that was held in Baghdad in late March. [Full]