This was reported on the website of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

It is noted that during the conversation "the emerging socio-political and socio-economic situation in the Lebanese Republic was discussed."

"At the same time, the emphasis was placed on the task of the early formation of a government headed by the appointed Prime Minister Saad Hariri, which would effectively ensure the overcoming of the acute systemic crisis experienced by the country," the statement says.

It is also reported that “in this context, topical issues of further strengthening Russian-Lebanese traditionally friendly ties and mutually beneficial cooperation were considered, including in terms of helping to resolve the problem of the return of Syrian refugees in the territory of the Lebanese Republic.”

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri.