Lebanese President Joseph Aoun visited Riyadh, his first trip abroad since taking office, aiming to improve relations with Saudi Arabia. The countries are discussing resuming Lebanese exports and lifting travel bans on Saudi nationals, which had been implemented due to concerns over drug smuggling. Saudi Arabia’s renewed interest comes after Hezbollah’s weakened status. Additionally, both nations addressed Israeli occupation issues, emphasizing the need for withdrawal from Lebanese territory in light of ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Saudi Arabia has renewed its interest in Lebanese politics after a long period when it kept its distance in the wake of the influence of Iran-backed Hezbollah.
The two nations agreed on the necessity of the Israeli occupation army's withdrawal from Lebanese territory under a November ceasefire.
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