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Riyadh begins its return: A Taif revival... from Beirut

On the eve of MBS's visit to Washington, Saudi and American views appear aligned regarding their approach to the Lebanese file.

Riyadh begins its return: A Taif revival... from Beirut

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, on March 3, 2025, in Riyadh. Photo published on X by the Saudi Press Agency.

The Saudi announcement of a delegation of investors visiting Lebanon next week, as well as a delegation to review the re-authorization of Lebanese exports to the kingdom, is neither trivial nor secondary: it is clearly part of a political trajectory Riyadh intends to pursue.The move generated strong enthusiasm among Lebanese officials. President Joseph Aoun said he was "awaiting the kingdom," emphasizing that "Lebanon’s protection comes from its Arab fold." Prime Minister Nawaf Salam expressed his gratitude to Riyadh, assuring that "Lebanon remains loyal and sincere to its Arab brothers." Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar saw it as "the start of a new phase" for the country and "a positive message" to the world. The latest on this International donors' conferences for Lebanon on track,...
The Saudi announcement of a delegation of investors visiting Lebanon next week, as well as a delegation to review the re-authorization of Lebanese exports to the kingdom, is neither trivial nor secondary: it is clearly part of a political trajectory Riyadh intends to pursue.The move generated strong enthusiasm among Lebanese officials. President Joseph Aoun said he was "awaiting the kingdom," emphasizing that "Lebanon’s protection comes from its Arab fold." Prime Minister Nawaf Salam expressed his gratitude to Riyadh, assuring that "Lebanon remains loyal and sincere to its Arab brothers." Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar saw it as "the start of a new phase" for the country and "a positive message" to the world. The latest on this International donors' conferences for Lebanon on track,...
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