Hawzah News Agency –Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi congratulated Lebanese President Michel Aoun on Independence Day, reaffirming Tehran’s determination to enhance relations with Beirut.

In a message to his Lebanese counterpart on Monday, Raisi expressed hope that President Aoun’s prudence, efforts by Lebanese officials and the resolve of Lebanese people would result in a stable, safe and growing Lebanon.

“I would like to offer my sincerest congratulations to Your Excellency and the people of your country on the anniversary of independence of the Republic of Lebanon,” Raisi was quoted as saying by Iranian media.

“Like the past, the Islamic Republic of Iran will spare no effort to enhance the bilateral relations in line with the mutual interests,” the Iranian president said.

“I wish Your Excellency health and success, and the dear people of the Republic of Lebanon prosperity and felicity,” Raisi added.

During a visit to Beirut in October, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian met senior Lebanese officials to weigh plans for the expansion of relations between the two nations in various fields.