Araghchi voices Iran’s support for Lebanese sovereignty, invites counterpart
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi reiterated on Thursday the Islamic Republic's unwavering support for Lebanon’s sovereignty as he invited his Lebanese counterpart, Youssef Rajji, to visit Tehran in the near future to discuss bilateral ties.
Highlighting the long-standing and friendly relations between the two countries, Araghchi reaffirmed in a message to Rajji the Islamic Republic’s continued support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, national unity, territorial integrity, security, and stability, particularly in the face of Israeli aggression.
The top diplomat invited his Lebanese counterpart to visit Iran for consultations on strengthening bilateral relations and discussing regional and international developments.
Araghchi expressed confidence that the people and government of Lebanon will successfully overcome the current threats and challenges they are facing.
Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement reached a ceasefire agreement that took effect on November 27, 2024. Under the deal, Tel Aviv was required to withdraw fully from the Lebanese territory, but has kept forces stationed at five sites, in clear violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and the terms of last November’s agreement.
Since the implementation of the ceasefire, Israel has violated the agreement multiple times through repeated assaults on the Lebanese territory.
Lebanese authorities have warned that the Israeli regime’s violations of the ceasefire threaten national stability.