NNA - Former Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, received this afternoon US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, David Schenker, who visited him at his residence accompanied by US Ambassador Elizabeth Richard.

During the meeting, Mikati stressed the importance of Lebanese-American relations in all fields, praising the US support for the Lebanese army and security institutions to help maintain security and stability in the country.

Mikati also emphasized "Lebanon's adherence to UN Resolution #1701," adding that "recent developments in the South and the Israeli aggressions show the need to exert all possible efforts to maintain stability and prevent escalation."

Meanwhile, he commended "the United States' renewed readiness to contribute to the demarcation of land and sea borders," asserting that "this step is a meeting point for all Lebanese."

NNA - Former Prime Minister Najib Mikati met Monday with Minister of Environment, Fadi Jreissati, over the government's waste management plan.

The visit comes within the frame of Jreissati's tour among political leaderships and parliamentary blocs to explain the roadmap of the comprehensive waste management plan as approved by the Council of Ministers.

NNA - Prime Minister, Saad Hariri, met this evening at the Grand Serail with former Prime Ministers, Nejib Mikati, Fouad Siniora and Tammam Salam.

Discussions reportedly touched on most recent political developments and the general situation in the country.

NNA - Former Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, met Thursday at his Tripoli residence with a delegation of the Saudi Shura Council, headed by Saleh Bin Munea Al Khalewi, in presence of Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Bukhari.