Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri chaired on Tuesday part of a coordination meeting of the technical delegation comprising directors general and representatives of all concerned ministries, who will visit Saudi Arabia on March 10 and 11 to prepare for the meeting of the Lebanese-Saudi High Joint Committee.
The delegation will discuss in Riyadh cooperation issues between the two countries and the finalization of draft agreements and memoranda of understanding proposed by the two sides, in preparation for holding the Joint Higher Committee and the visit of Hariri to the Kingdom to sponsor the signing of the agreements.
“We attach great hopes on your efforts and we hope that you will prepare the draft agreements needed to develop and strengthen the relations between Lebanon and the Kingdom, for the interest of Lebanon,” Hariri said during the meeting.
“You see the attacks against the state and its administrations. I want you to show people how you work efficiently and the efforts you exert silently through your positions to support the course of the country as a whole, despite being exposed to words that hurt you and me as well,” he told the attendees.
The Lebanese premier went on to say: “I know that there is squander and corruption in some places, and we are working with you to combat this scourge and eliminate it. You proved your ability in this regard and worked for the benefit of the country. I stand by you and we must work hand in hand, day and night, to make our work succeed because it will support the national economy.”
