Siniora for building good relations with Syria

Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora who arrived in Saudi Arabia Sunday to meet with Saudi King Abdullah on the eve of the resumption of Lebanon's national dialogue, said he was willing to visit Syria on the basis of "building good relations between the two countries."

In a speech to reporters after the meeting with King Abdullah, the Lebanese premier said "As I have stated before, I will announce my participation in the summit on Monday."

He said his meeting with the Saudi leader centered on the "Lebanese-Syrian relations, and we have the same viewpoints and principles regarding these relations."

He added "I am willing and ready to visit Syria to build good relations and resolve all the pending issues between us. However, I wish to study this visit to its fullest and to be sure of it before I announce it."

"This meeting is aimed at informing the king of the important steps that we took in Lebanon, especially the outcome of the national dialogue," he added.

Speaking before his departure to return to Lebanon, Siniora said: "The king praised the outcome of the dialogue and its importance to reach common convictions on many issues of importance."

Asked whether there were any initiatives proposed by the Saudi king to aid Lebanon, Siniora said "The king told me that his country is all set to support Lebanon in all fields."