Al-Assad discusses with Hariri, Arab, bilateral issues

Originally published July 22, 2002

President Bashar al-Assad on Saturday in Damascus received the Lebanese prime minister Rafic Hariri.

Discussions dealt with conditions on the Arab arena and issues of mutual concern.

Earlier in the day, the President also received a delegation composed of the Lebanese Mufti Sheikh Muhammad Rasheed Qabbani.

Discussions dealt with the role played by men of religion in Lebanon to consolidate moral and national values and enhancing Lebanese national unity.

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