Caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, on Wednesday met at the Grand Serail, with visiting Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani. Present at the meeting had been the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Hani Chemaitelly, and PM Mikati's Advisors former Minister Nicolas Nahas and Ambassador Boutros Assaker. On the Italian side, the meeting was attended by Italian Ambassador to Lebanon, Nicoletta Bombardiere, and the accompanying Italian delegation. During the meeting, Mikati stressed that 'Lebanon supports a peaceful solution in the region,' and said 'Italy and Europe have a fundamental role in pushing in this direction.' Mikati underlined that "Lebanon supports the implementation of international resolutions in their letter, especially Resolution 1701, and the continuation of cooperation between the army and UNIFIL." The Italian minister, in turn, indicated that he is touring Lebanon and the regional countr ies to push for calm and peace, and said: "Italy supports Lebanon in its positions and continues to help establish calm in the south." Source: National News Agency - Lebanon
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