Berri Receives Erdogan, Discusses Bilateral Relations

Local Editor

Lebanese Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri met Wednesday with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyeb Erdogan in Ain Al Tineh, where both sides discussed bilateral relations, in addition to latest developments in the region, precisely what is concerned with Lebanon.

The meeting was held in presence of the accompanying Turkish delegation, before holding a private meeting between Erdogan and Berri.

After the private meeting, both officials held a joint press conference, in which Nabih Berri welcomes PM Erdogan's visit to Lebanon, saying it's a great honor for Lebanon and to him personally, to receive PM Erdogan, who on his part has never delayed any help to give for Lebanon and the Lebanese.

On his part, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyeb Erdogan said that the Turkish delegation will be signing around 30 agreements with Lebanon.

Erdogan also pointed out that next May, there will be a Presidential Meeting in Istanbul, in addition to a quartet summit in the region as a representation of the strategic cooperation between Turkey, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan.

Recep Tayyeb Erdogan affirmed his country's concerns over Lebanon's unity, further stressing on the importance of enhancing Lebanon's abilities to maintain its own unity.

Turkey, represented by its Prime Minister Recep Tayyeb Erdogan, has been showing support for Lebanon since the "Israeli" July 2006 war.