CAIRO, Jan 31 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held a meeting Friday with Maronite Patriarch, Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros al Rahi in Beirut.

During the meeting, Abdelatty affirmed Egypt's unwavering support for Lebanon's security and stability.

Egypt stands fully ready to provide all the necessary support to contribute to promoting Lebanon's ability to confront the various challenges besetting it, added the Egyptian top diplomat.

In this context, the foreign minister also underlined the importance of enhancing historical ties between the Egyptian and Lebanese religious institutions.

He further expressed Egypt's appreciation to the crucial role played by the Maronite Patriarch in safeguarding national unity in Lebanon. (MENA)

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