Beirut:Cyprus' Political Director at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thessalia Salina Shambos, conducted political consultations in Beirut with her Lebanese counterpart, Ambassador Ibrahim Assaf. The discussions primarily focused on strengthening bilateral relations, EU-Lebanon relations, and regional security.

According to Cyprus News Agency, the Cypriot Foreign Ministry posted on X that the talks also highlighted Cyprus' ongoing commitment to actively support Lebanon.

During her visit, Shambos was received by Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri, Chairman of the Lebanese Parliament's Foreign Relations and Emigrants Committee Fadi Fakhry Alame, and Director-General of the Lebanese Presidency Antoine Choucair. Shambos also met with Karolina L. Billing, the Head of the UNHCR Office, as well as representatives from the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).