Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has hailed �friendly and deep� relations with Lebanon, saying the Islamic Republic will continue to strongly support the Lebanese people, army, and resistance movement.

�The Islamic Republic of Iran will powerfully stand by its allies in the region and we will continue our support for the Lebanese independence, security and sovereignty,� Amir-Abdollahian told IRIB upon his arrival in Beirut on Thursday.

Amir-Abdollahian pointed to a social media campaign launched ahead of his visit in appreciation of Iran�s assistance to Lebanon in breaking the United States� economic siege, saying Tehran has even �better new offers� if the Lebanese officials make a request.

He said the Islamic Republic also stood ready to �continue on the previous path,� referring to recent energy sales to Lebanon, as long as Beirut kept up the demand, and also lend a helping hand to the Arab nation in other fields.

 

Source: Press TV