President of the National Dialogue Party, MP Fouad Makhzoumi, received Turkish Ambassador Ali Barış Ulusoy at his office in downtown Beirut, in the presence of political adviser Ms. Carol Zouein. They discussed the situation in Lebanon and the region.

During the meeting, Makhzoumi stressed the importance of strengthening relations between Lebanon and Turkey, emphasizing the need for cooperation across various fields, particularly in the economic, trade, and tourism sectors.

Makhzoumi also underscored the need to bring the ongoing war in Gaza to an end. He reiterated the importance of keeping Lebanon out of any conflict and preventing it from being drawn into any battle, while ensuring the full implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 by all parties.

The two sides also discussed the issue of displaced Syrians, focusing on the need to find near-term solutions that would ease the burden of the crisis Lebanon is experiencing as a result of this issue.

Makhzoumi stated that the difficult regional circumstances make it imperative to expedite the election of a President of the Republic and form a government that can begin implementing reforms to safeguard the interests of the Lebanese people and put Lebanon back on the right track.