Lebanon is open to Finnish investments in infrastructure and other areas, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Monday during his meeting with visiting Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen at Baabda Palace, reported Xinhua.
"Opportunities are wide open" as Lebanon is heading toward a period "much better than previous months," Aoun was quoted as saying by Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA).
Lebanon is committed to advancing national reforms, continuing the presence of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in the south, and firmly supporting the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative, Aoun said.
He stressed the importance of Finland's role within UNIFIL, condemned the ongoing Israeli assaults on Gaza, and called for an urgent resolution to the situation.
For her part, Valtonen underscored the strong ties between Lebanon and Finland, voiced Finland's interest in deepening bilateral cooperation in all sectors, and invited Aoun and Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji to visit Finland officially, the NNA reported.
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Source: www.dailyfinland.fi
