RIYADH, Apr 8 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry, announced yesterday, the return of its ambassador to Lebanon, in a positive sign of a thaw in their tense ties.
The move came after Lebanese Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, pledged to take the necessary and required measures, to enhance cooperation with the kingdom and other members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the ministry was quoted as saying.
Saudi Arabia highlighted the significance of Lebanon’s “return to its Arab origins, to enjoy peace, security and stability,” the ministry added.
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, all GCC members, recalled their ambassadors to Lebanon in Oct, 2021, to protest against comments made by former Lebanese Information Minister, George Kordahi, who criticised the Saudi-led coalition’s involvement in the civil war in Yemen.– NNN-SPA
