Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Bogdanov held a meeting with the Ambassador of Lebanon

“During the conversation, a detailed exchange of views took place on the alarming development of the situation in and around Lebanon.

The Russian side reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the friendly Lebanese Republic.

Support was also expressed for the activities of the Lebanese government, headed by Prime Minister N. Mikati, aimed at overcoming the crisis in the economy and social sphere and solving other pressing issues on the national agenda, ”the statement said.

The ministry added that “in this context, the substantive and organizational issues of holding until the end of November this year were touched upon.

Mr. Abdullah Bu Habib, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lebanese Republic, on a working visit to Moscow.

In September, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Vershinin discussed at a meeting in Moscow with the Lebanese Ambassador to Russia the work of UN peacekeepers in the Middle East state.