Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met with Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd Al-Dosari at the Grand Serail in Beirut on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. The meeting at the government headquarters occurred as both nations move to strengthen bilateral ties. The two officials discussed the current state of diplomatic relations between the two countries during their session. This engagement follows recent high-level diplomatic activity between officials from Lebanon and Saudi Arabia.
The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and advancing efforts to activate the Saudi-Lebanese Joint Committee. This initiative represents a core objective for the diplomatic representatives as they look to formalize channels of communication and policy alignment. By prioritizing this committee, both the Lebanese government and the Saudi diplomatic mission aim to streamline their interactions and address shared interests through structured, institutional dialogue.
Focus on Bilateral Cooperation
Discussions between Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Saudi Ambassador Fahd Al-Dosari centered on mechanisms for enhancing bilateral cooperation, specifically regarding the activation of the Saudi-Lebanese Joint Committee. Both officials reviewed practical steps required to resume the functions of this body, which serves as a primary vehicle for coordinating economic and diplomatic policy between the two states. The activation of this committee is viewed by both parties as a vital development in their ongoing diplomatic coordination.
Plans to reactivate the joint committee originated during a September 2026 meeting in New York. The initiative to activate the joint committee was previously announced during a meeting between Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in New York in September 2026. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam established the objective during that session, identifying the committee as a priority for future bilateral engagement.
Ambassador Fahd Al-Dosari used the meeting at the Grand Serail to convey a message of continued cooperation. Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its support for Lebanon and its national institutions during the meeting. He reaffirmed that Saudi Arabia maintains its support for Lebanon and the country’s national institutions, emphasizing the importance of this relationship for regional stability.
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam responded by expressing Lebanon’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam affirmed Lebanon's solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for measures taken by the Kingdom to protect its territory and citizens. He articulated his government’s support for the measures taken by the Kingdom to protect its territory and its citizens, noting the mutual commitment to security and sovereignty shared by both administrations as they look toward future diplomatic collaboration.
