- Mon October 19 2026 6:54 pm
Parliament Speaker, Nabih Berri, on Monday received Arab Legaue Secretary General, Dr. Nabil Fahmy, and his accompanying delegation at the Second Presidency headquarters in Ain el-Tineh.
The meeting addressed the general situation in Lebanon and the region, as well as the latest political and field developments in light of Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon, and the Arab League’s position in this regard.
During the meeting, Dr. Fahmy also presented to Speaker Berri his book concerning the Middle East.
Separately, Speaker Berri received the new Iraqi Ambassador to Lebanon, Mohammed Reda Al-Husseini, who paid him a protocol visit upon assuming his new diplomatic duties in the country.
The visit provided an opportunity to discuss the general situation in Lebanon and the region, as well as the bilateral relations between Lebanon and Iraq.
Berri also received Brigadier General André Rahhal, Advisor to President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, with whom he discussed the latest developments and current situation.
On the other hand, Speaker Berri sent a congratulatory message to Pope Leo XIV following the successful completion of his surgery.
On behalf of himself and the Lebanese Parliament, Berri extended his warmest congratulations and heartfelt wishes for the pontiff’s continued health and well-being.
He prayed for Pope Leo XIV’s full recovery and continued success in carrying out his spiritual mission of promoting justice, love, dialogue and human dignity, as well as fostering peace and harmony among peoples.