India and Lebanon on Monday held their first round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in New Delhi to review bilateral relations and explore ways to strengthen cooperation across political, economic and cultural areas.
The Indian delegation was led by Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (Consular, Passport and Visa & Overseas Indian Affairs) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), while the Lebanese delegation was headed by Abdel Sattar Issa, Secretary-General of Lebanon’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants.
During the consultations, the two sides reviewed the entire range of India-Lebanon bilateral relations and renewed their commitment to energising institutional mechanisms between the countries. They also exchanged views on important regional issues of mutual interest.
Both countries reaffirmed the importance of their warm and cordial ties, which span political, economic and cultural cooperation. The discussions are expected to provide fresh momentum to the India-Lebanon partnership.
The two sides agreed to hold the next round of Foreign Office Consultations in Lebanon on a mutually convenient date.
(MEA)
