NNA - Head of the Free Patriotic Movement, MP Gebran Bassil, on Wednesday welcomed the Russian Ambassador to Lebanon, Alexander Rudakov, who congratulated him on the outcome of the parliamentary elections, according to a statement by Bassil's office.

Discussions also touched on the need to form a government quickly, which would be able to implement the necessary reforms to start the recovery and revival process.

They also discussed the latest developments related to the maritime border demarcation file, as well as the importance of the return of the displaced Syrians to their homeland.

Talks also covered the situation in Ukraine and its repercussions.

Separately, Bassil met with Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon, Mohammad-Jalal Firouznia, who came on a farewell visit upon the end of his diplomatic mission in the country.

Ambassador Firouznia congratulated Bassil on the outcome of the parliamentary elections.

Discussions also touched on regional developments and the Iranian-American negotiations in Doha.

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