Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty affirmed Wednesday his country’s full backing to Lebanon’s stability and sovereignty in light of ongoing challenges and risks.

Abdelatty made the statement during a telephone call he received from his Lebanese counterpart Abdullah Bou Habib, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Congratulating his Egyptian peer during the call, Bou Habib praised Egypt’s support to Lebanon in the face of challenges.

He said that he looks forward to continuing coordination and consultations to boost cooperation in varied fields.

Source: Kuwait News Agency