President of the National Dialogue Party and MP Fouad Makhzoumi received Australian Ambassador to Lebanon Tom Wilson at his office in downtown Beirut, in the presence of Political Adviser Carol Zouein. They discussed the general situation in Lebanon and the region.

During the meeting, Makhzoumi emphasized the importance of developing Lebanese-Australian relations across various fields, highlighting the deep ties between the two countries and the role played by the Lebanese community in Australia in strengthening this historic relationship.

Makhzoumi also underscored the importance of supporting the continued implementation of Lebanese state decisions to ensure that weapons remain exclusively in the hands of the legitimate authorities, strengthening the role of official institutions, and pursuing the necessary financial and economic reforms to restore the confidence of the Lebanese people and the international community in the Lebanese state.

He further stressed the importance of international support for the efforts undertaken by the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister to ensure the success of the ongoing negotiations. He expressed hope that an agreement would be reached to achieve stability, secure the return of Lebanese detainees, pave the way for the reconstruction of affected areas, and enable displaced residents to return safely to their homes.