BEJING, Jan 14 (KUNA) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping affirmed on Tuesday his country's support for Lebanon in preserving its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
This came in a congratulatory message he sent to Joseph Aoun on his inauguration as President of the Lebanese Republic.
China Central Television (CCTV) quoted President Xi as saying that China and Lebanon have a traditional friendship, adding that China is ready to provide whatever assistance it can to promote economic development and improve people's livelihood in Lebanon. (end) slq.aa