ALWAGHT- During a meeting in Beirut, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh and Sheikh Ali al-Khatib, vice president of Lebanon’s Supreme Islamic Shiite Council, exchanged views on recent developments in Lebanon and across the region.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh met with Sheikh Ali al-Khatib, vice president of Lebanon’s Supreme Islamic Shiite Council, at the council’s headquarters near Beirut airport on Wednesday. The hour-long meeting focused on recent regional developments and future prospects, according to Lebanon’s Safir al-Shamal news website.
Sheikh Ali al-Khatib briefed the visiting Iranian delegation on Lebanon’s overall situation, particularly the circumstances of the country’s Shia community and developments in southern Lebanon. Khatibzadeh also presented Iran’s views on regional and international affairs. Several Iranian diplomatic officials accompanied him at the meeting.
