Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Morocco

05/15/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/16/2024 04:38

Arab Summit: Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch Holds Talks with Lebanese Counterpart

Wednesday 15 May 2024
Head of Government, Mr. Aziz Akhannouch, held talks, on May 15, 2024, in Manama, with his Lebanese counterpart, Mr. Najib Mikati, on the sidelines of the 33rd session of the Arab League Council at the Summit level.

Accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, Akhannouch reviewed several issues of mutual interest with Mikati. The meeting underscored the strong and enduring cooperative and solidarity relations between Morocco and Lebanon.

Both leaders stressed the importance of activating bilateral cooperation mechanisms across various fields. Akhannouch emphasized Morocco's commitment, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, to enhancing relations with Lebanon. He reaffirmed that Morocco has consistently supported Lebanon in its national endeavors.

The Lebanese delegation at the talks included Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Abdallah Bou Habib, Minister of Agriculture Mr. Abbas Hajj Hassan, Minister of Information Mr. Ziad Makary, and Minister of Education Mr. Abbas Halabi.