Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Dr. Nassif Hitti, on Thursday kicked off his Bustros Palace activities with a meeting with Norwegian Ambassador to Lebanon, Lenny Stansett, who said in the wake of the meeting that she conveyed to the Minister her country's strong support for Lebanon, especially amidst the difficult times it endured.

"We broached a number of bilateral cooperation dossiers, which cover many topics and have our support; we also dwelt on the need to continue cooperation in various issues, especially where we share similar values and interests. Being the two small countries that we are, we rely on the international law as a basis for us," the Norwegian diplomat said, stressing the necessity to implement resolution #1701 and support the work of UNIFIL. 

Moreover, she affirmed her country's keenness on the need to continue efforts to achieve peace between Israel and Palestine, based on UN decisions and the outcome of negotiations. 

Separately, Hitti had an audience with the ambassadors of Egypt, Cuba, China, and the Charge d'Affair of Kazakhstan. 

He also met the Ambassador of Bangladesh, Abdul Mutalib Sarker, who paid him a farewell visit marking the end of his diplomatic mission in Lebanon.