BERRI MEETS UK DEFENSE SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE MIDDLE EAST, FOLLOWS UP ON DEVELOPMENTAL AFFAIRS WITH AKKARI DELEGATION

House Speaker, Nabih Berri, on Monday received at the Second Presidency in Ain El-Tineh, UK Defence Senior Advisor to the Middle East and North Africa, Air Marshal Martin Sampson, in the presence of British Ambassador to Lebanon, Hamish Cowell.

Discussions reportedly touched on the current general situation and the bilateral relations between Lebanon and the UK.

Speaker Berri later reviewed the current general situation and developmental affairs and demands related to northern region and Akkar during his meeting with Greek Orthodox Metropolitan, Basilios Mansour, Pastor of the Diocese of Akkar, in the presence of MPs Sajih Attieh and Asaad Dergham.

Berri also received former minister Marwan Kheireddine.

Source: National News Agency