Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Istanbul for a working dinner on Friday. Erdogan first welcomed Salam with an official ceremony at the Vahdettin Mansion. Following the welcoming ceremony, the two leaders engaged in a discussion by a window at the pavilion where the Turkish president pointed out several of Istanbul's historic landmarks.

According to Anadolu Agency, the leaders then held a bilateral meeting to discuss bilateral ties and regional issues. "Trkiye values its relations with its brotherly country Lebanon," Erdogan stated, emphasizing the importance of intensifying diplomatic contacts between the two nations. He reiterated Ankara's commitment to supporting Lebanon's security through various means, including humanitarian assistance, to help establish peace and stability in the region.

Erdogan further stressed the significance of developing good-neighborly relations between Lebanon and Syria, suggesting it would be beneficial for the region. The Turkish president expressed his determination to further enhance bilateral relations between Trkiye and Lebanon. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan also participated in the meeting, underscoring the importance of the discussions.