President of the National Dialogue Party, MP Fouad Makhzoumi, received the Swedish Ambassador to Lebanon, Dr. Ann Dismorr, at his office in downtown Beirut, in the presence of Political Adviser Carol Zouein. The meeting addressed the general situation in Lebanon and the region.

Makhzoumi stressed the importance of bilateral relations between Lebanon and Sweden, expressing his confidence that Lebanon would not rest until it regained its strength and stability, and affirming that the country possesses the capabilities needed to rise again.

Makhzoumi reiterated that he and his parliamentary colleagues are exerting pressure to accelerate the election of a sovereign, reform-minded, and inclusive President of the Republic with a comprehensive rescue plan. He stated that rescuing Lebanon requires adopting an integrated plan and renewing momentum in implementing the reforms demanded by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), emphasizing that reaching an agreement with the Fund is the fastest way to overcome the escalating economic crisis.