Grand Mufti of the Lebanese Republic, Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian, on Monday received at Dar Al-Fatwa, Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon, Walid bin Abdullah Bukhari, with whom he discussed general issues concerning Lebanon and the ongoing Israeli aggression against Gaza and the Palestinian people.

Ambassador Bukhari affirmed that ”the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia stands with Lebanon, its people and institutions, and will spare no effort in contributing to any endeavor or effort to resolve the multiple crises that Lebanon is enduring.’

The Saudi Ambassador also declared the Kingdom’s support for all Arab and Islamic issues, especially the Gaza Strip and the Palestinian people in wake of their sufferings as a result of the ongoing aggression against their land, their sanctities, and their people.

Mufti Derian, in turn, stressed that ‘The Kingdom’s role is essential in the development of the state and its institutions,’ adding that ‘Dar Al-Fatwa is constantly keen on cooperating with Arab brethhrens, especially the Gulf
Cooperation Council countries, most notably the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which embraces Lebanon, its people, and Arab and Islamic causes.’

The Grand Mufti also hoped that “the efforts of the Kingdom and the Quintet Committee will result in finding a solution as soon as possible to help elect a president of the republic, so that this will be the first step towards the advancement of the state and its institutions.”

On the other hand, Mufti Derian received at Dar-El-Fatwa, ‘National Moderation’ bloc MPs, with whom he broached Lebanese and Arab affairs.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon