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Wednesday 22 Apr 2015 - 16:24 Makkah mean time-3-7-1436
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Beirut, (IINA) – Lebanese Former Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri arrived in Washington on Tuesday on a visit lasting several days during which he will meet a number of senior U.S. officials.
During his visit, the former Lebanese PM will hold talks with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and other senior officials on latest developments in Lebanon and the region, particularly developments in Syria and Yemen, according to a statement released by the former premier’s office.
Two political aides, former MPs Bassem Sabeh, Ghattas Khoury, and Nader Hariri, chief of Hariri’s staff, accompanied Saad al-Hariri in his visit, Lebanese Daily Star reported.
Hariri is expected to begin his talks Wednesday by meeting Kerry, before going to Congress to confer with U.S. lawmakers, a source close to the delegation accompanying the ex-premier told The Daily Star Tuesday night.
“Hariri’s U.S. visit is primarily aimed at discussing how to protect Lebanon from what is happening in the region,” the source said.
In his talks with U.S. officials, “Hariri will underline the need to ensure the components of stability in Lebanon, as well as support for the Lebanese Army in its battle against terrorism,” the source added.
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