Lebanon's newly elected President Joseph Aoun announced Saturday that he will visit Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, APA reports citing Xinhua.
The Saudi crown prince extended the invitation during a phone call with Aoun, according to a statement by the Lebanese presidency. Aoun accepted the invitation and said the visit would be his first foreign trip as president, highlighting the kingdom's pivotal role in supporting Lebanon.
During the phone conversation, the Saudi crown prince congratulated Aoun on his election as president. The two leaders also discussed recent developments and ways to strengthen bilateral ties.
Aoun, Lebanon's former army chief, was elected the 14th president of Lebanon on Thursday, with 99 out of 128 parliamentary votes.
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