President Michel Aoun on Friday expressed concern over the circumstances surrounding the situation of Prime Minister Saad Hariri in the wake of his resignation amid reports that he is being held in Saudi Arabia, the National News Agency said.
Aoun reiterated his concern over “the circumstances surrounding the situation of Hariri and the necessity of its unraveling,” Aoun told members of the International Support Group for Lebanon whom he received at the Presidential Palace.
During his meeting Aoun, tackled Lebanon's position over the recent developments following the resignation of Hariri from abroad, and the circumstances of such an announcement.
He reassured ambassadors over "the awareness and solidarity manifested by Lebanese leaders at this delicate stage in the history of Lebanon, and their keenness to strengthen national unity which may help maintain the security and financial stability in the country,” NNA said.
UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Philippe Lazzarini spoke on behalf of the group, praising the stances of Aoun, and his success in controlling the situation in the wake of the resignation.
"Members of the international group support the sovereignty and independence of Lebanon, and stress the importance of national unity," Lazzarini said.
The Ambassadors stressed "their countries' support for the President and their readiness to help find appropriate solutions to the current crisis."