Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun said Saudi Arabia is willing to assist Lebanon as soon as the necessary reforms are carried out. Speaking during a Cabinet session, Aoun stressed that reforms are primarily a Lebanese demand before being an external one.

Aoun’s visit to Saudi Arabia signals an attempt to redefine Lebanon’s regional alliances and secure economic relief, but challenges remain. The Lebanese government must navigate its relationship with Hezbollah, manage Israeli threats, and address the economic fallout of ongoing crises.

Two leaders meet in Riyadh to discuss thaw in ties; agree to study resuming Lebanese imports to Saudi Arabia, lifting ban on Saudi citizens visiting Lebanon

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, on his first trip abroad since taking office, met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday, signalling a reset in Beirut-Riyadh relations after years of Saudi disengagement from Lebanese affairs.

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun will ask Saudi Arabia to reactivate a $3-billion aid package to the Lebanese army in his visit to the kingdom next week, Aoun said in an interview with Asharq television broadcast on Friday.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun arrived in Riyadh on Monday at the invitation of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on his first official visit abroad since his election in January.

The Lebanese president landed in Riyadh on his first trip abroad after taking office. Joseph Aoun met with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and a joint statement was issued following their summit.

Saudi Arabia and Lebanon agreed to study the obstacles hindering the resumption of Lebanese exports to the kingdom and allowing Saudi citizens to travel to Beirut, according to a joint statement released by the two countries.