21/12/2009 Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah received on Monday visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki and the accompanying delegation.
According to a statement issued by Hezbollah media relations, Sayyed Nasrallah and the Iranian delegation discussed the latest developments in the region, especially in Lebanon and Palestine.
The meeting also discussed the positive atmosphere prevailing in the Lebanese scene, especially following the formation of the national-unity government and the reconciliations taking place among the various political groups in Lebanon as well as the new developments in the Lebanese-Syrian relation.
The continuous Israeli threats against Lebanon were also raised during the meeting. In this context, Sayyed Nasrallah thanked the Islamic Republic in Iran through its leadership, government and nation for standing at the side of the Resistance in Lebanon and Palestine in facing occupation and threats.
Mottaki has earlier said the Islamic Republic's policy is based on the promotion of peace and security in the entire region, and particularly in Lebanon. "The Islamic Republic of Iran prioritizes the promotion of stability and peace in Lebanon and serious fight against tension and violation of nations' rights," Mottaki said in a meeting with Lebanese President Michel Sleiman in Beirut on Monday.
Mottaki, who is on his first official visit to Beirut since the establishment of Lebanon's new government last month, expressed the readiness of Iran's private sector to participate in Lebanon's infrastructural and development plans.
The Lebanese president stressed the importance of holding constant consultations between Tehran and Beirut on various international issues after Lebanon was elected by the United Nations General Assembly as a non-permanent member of the Security Council.
Earlier, he paid tribute to the late senior Hezbollah official, Imad Mughniyeh who was assassinated by Israel in early 2008.
In a separate meeting with Lebanese Foreign Minister Ali Shami in Beirut on Monday, Mottaki called on political groups in Lebanon to strengthen national unity through their constructive interaction.
"National unity in Lebanon will play a key role in the promotion of stability and security in the country and in the Middle East to counter main challenges," said the Iranian minister. The two ministers discussed regional developments and other topics of mutual concern.
Mottaki said that Premier Saad Hariri's trip to Damascus consolidates stability and calm in the region. "Lebanon proved through its quick formation of the government that it has the ability to have a good standing in the region and internationally," Mottaki said during a press conference at Bustros palace following talks with Shami. This is Mottaki's first official visit to Lebanon since the new Lebanese government took office last month.
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