According to IRNA, Aoun praised Iran’s solidarity with Lebanon in the face of the crises and Tehran’s assistance after the explosion at the port of Beirut, stressing that the talks would bring views closer on the disputed issues.

Lebanon has been going through political and economic crises over the past 18 months. However, recently the rival factions agreed on forming a new government.

Amir-Abdollahian, who was in his first visit to Beirut as Iran’s foreign minister, announced Iran’s strong support for Lebanon and announced Tehran’s readiness to provide comprehensive support to Lebanon, especially in the current difficult economic situation.

Amir-Abdollahian also conveyed the greetings of Ayatollah Ebrahim Raisi, President of Iran, to his Lebanese counterpart.

The top diplomat also elaborated on Iran’s position toward regional and international developments, the atmosphere of dialogue between Tehran and some foreign and Arab governments, and the negotiation process on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the official name for the 2015 nuclear deal.

“The Islamic Republic is absolutely confident that Lebanon will be able to overcome all the difficulties it is facing, just as the friendly and brotherly people of Lebanon have gone through all the difficult stages in the past,” Amir-Abdollahian told a news conference after arriving at Beirut airport on Thursday morning, IRNA reported.

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According To Iran News, Thousands of protesters rallied outside Lebanon’s presidential palace on Sunday in a show of support for President Michel Aoun.

A huge convoy of cars, some waving Aoun’s orange Free Patriotic Movement party flags and his portrait snaked across a main highway on Sunday while a sea of protesters marched to Baabda palace, Reuters reported.

It was the biggest counter-protest to the massive wave of demonstrations that have gripped Lebanon since Oct. 17.

“We’re here to say to Aoun that we love you and renew our trust in you,” said Hiyam Khair.

Wearing a shirt with Aoun’s face, George Barbar said he had driven from northern Lebanon to show his support, “If people don’t join hands with the president, there will be no Lebanon,” said Barbar.

A semblance of normality returned to Lebanon this week, with roads re-opening and banks opening to customers on Friday after being shut for two weeks, though restrictions were reported on foreign currency withdrawals and transfers abroad.

In a speech after Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s resignation, Aoun signaled support for a more technocratic government, saying ministers should be chosen “according to their competencies and expertise, not political loyalties”.

Aoun is obliged to hold a formal period of consultations with members of parliament and designate the figure with the most support as the new prime minister who will be tasked with forming a government.

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