BEIRUT, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian arrived in Beirut Thursday for an official visit to Lebanon after wrapping up his tour in Syria, Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported.
Upon his arrival at the airport, the Iranian diplomat told the press that his country called on the international community to help Lebanon, which has been mired in a major financial crisis and political impasse, according to the NNA.
"We call on all countries to cooperate with and support Lebanon, and Iran vows to continue its strong support for the country," Amir-Abdollahian said, adding he had held constructive discussions with Saudi officials who expressed their intention to aid Lebanon.
During his visit to Lebanon, the second in four months, Amir-Abdollahian is expected to meet with caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, Parliamentary Speaker Nabih Berri, and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
Amir-abdollahian's most recent visit in April came a month after Iran and Saudi Arabia had agreed to normalize relations under a China-brokered deal after years of tensions.
