NNA - Caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, on Thursday welcomed at the Grand Serail, Austrian Foreign Minister, Alexander Schallenberg, and the accompanying delegation, in the presence of Austria's Ambassador to Lebanon, Rene Emery.

The meeting was also attended by Premier Mikati’s Advisors Ambassador Boutros Assaker and Ziad Mikati.

During the meeting, the Austrian Foreign Minister stressed that “a diplomatic solution to the situation in the region is the best option for everyone.” He also stressed "the necessity of reaching an international solution to the Palestinian cause that guarantees the Palestinians' right to a decent life, which contributes to consecrating stability in the region."

The Austrian Minister also hailed "the important role played by the international force operating in south Lebanon," calling on "everyone to implement International Resolution No. 1701 in a way that maintains security in southern Lebanon."

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