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Saliba Bids Farewell to Saudi Ambassador Bukhari, Underscoring Bilateral Ties

May 16, 2026
Lebanon Saudi Arabia diplomacy
Lebanon Saudi Arabia diplomacy

Elie Saliba, who leads both the Lebanon Youth Movement and the Lebanon Civil Emergency Authority, met with Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Lebanon Walid Bukhari in a parting encounter that highlighted the robust relationship between the two nations.

During their discussion, Saliba expressed gratitude to Ambassador Bukhari for his contributions toward deepening and solidifying ties between Lebanon and Saudi Arabia. Saliba also extended wishes for Bukhari's continued achievements in his upcoming diplomatic postings.

The encounter took place as Saudi Arabia maintains its active diplomatic engagement in Lebanon. In recent years, Riyadh has demonstrated sustained commitment to Lebanon's stability and the strengthening of Arab relations through both political and humanitarian channels.

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