PM Shehbaz reiterates Pakistan's steadfast support for Lebanon's sovereignty

PM Shehbaz reiterates Pakistan's steadfast support for Lebanon's sovereignty
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Summary He was talking to Minister of Interior and Municipalities of Lebanon Ahmad Al-Hajjar, who called on him in Islamabad on Monday

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan's steadfast support for Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

He was talking to Minister of Interior and Municipalities of Lebanon Ahmad Al-Hajjar, who called on him in Islamabad on Monday.

The prime minister condemned, in the strongest terms, Israel's aggression against Lebanon, and conveyed deep sympathy over the loss of precious lives and property caused by the attacks.

He reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering solidarity with the Lebanese leadership and people during these difficult times.

Welcoming the Lebanese interior minister, he reaffirmed the longstanding fraternal ties between the two countries. He also conveyed his warm wishes to the Lebanese leadership.

The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and expressed satisfaction over growing cooperation in interior and security affairs.

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The Lebanese interior minister thanked the prime minister for the warm reception and reaffirmed Lebanon's desire to further strengthen bilateral cooperation with Pakistan.

The prime minister also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on the ‘Transfer of Sentenced Persons’, signed by the respective interior ministers.

The MoU provides a legal framework for convicted nationals to serve the remainder of their sentences in their home countries.

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