Hawzah News Agency - Lebanese House Speaker, Nabih Berri,  received on Wednesday in Ain Al-Tineh Head of Hamas Party Political Bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, and an accompanying delegation, in the presence of Berri’s Political Aide, MP Ali Hassan Khalil, and “Amal” movement politburo member, Mohammad Jibawi.

Talks reportedly touched on the general developments in the region especially with respect to the Palestinian cause, and the agenda of the Conference of the General Secretaries of the Palestinian factions, which will be held in Beirut tomorrow.

After the meeting, Haniyeh expressed solidarity with Lebanon in the wake of the catastrophic Beirut port blast.

Haniyeh congratulated Speaker Berri on the launching of consultations to form the new Lebanese government, wishing Lebanon further stability, unity and security, “since a strong, united and stable Lebanon is a strategic asset for the Palestinian cause and the Palestinian people,” Haniyeh maintained.

On the other hand, Berri met with the new Greek Ambassador to Lebanon, who came on a protocol visit upon her assumption of her diplomatic duties in the country.