President of the National Dialogue Party, MP Fouad Makhzoumi, received Pakistani Ambassador Salman Athar at his office in downtown Beirut, in the presence of political adviser Carol Zouein and the Vice President of the National Dialogue Party, Ambassador Bassam al-Naamani. They discussed local, regional, and international developments.

Makhzoumi stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between Lebanon and Pakistan, particularly trade ties and prospects for cooperation across various fields. He emphasized that Lebanon needs to remain open to all members of the international community, especially its friends who support the country in international forums.

Makhzoumi also stressed that, given the difficult circumstances Lebanon is facing, particularly in the south, he strongly reiterates the call for the swift implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 in all its provisions.

He further emphasized the need to expedite the election of a President of the Republic and the formation of a government capable of halting the ongoing deterioration across all sectors.