CAIRO, July 28 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday voiced full support for stability and security in Lebanon, the president's office said in a statement.
During his meeting with visiting Lebanon's army chief Joseph Aoun, Sisi confirmed "the existing strong bilateral relations at the official and popular levels."
The Egyptian president also emphasized "the prominent role of the national Lebanese army in promoting stability and balance in the country as a backbone for ensuring the unity of Lebanon," according to the statement.
For his part, Aoun reiterated the pivotal role of Egypt in preserving the Arab and regional stability.
Lebanon has been mired in the worst economic and financial crisis in its history amid failures of several previous prime ministers to form an independent cabinet capable of dealing with it. Enditem
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