Berri receives Swiss Ambassador, broaches developments with former Deputy Speaker Ferzli
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri received at the second presidency headquarters in Ain El Tineh, the Swiss Ambassador to Lebanon, Marion Weichelt Krupski, In the presence of a delegation from the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue – Switzerland.
The discussion reportedly touched on the latest developments, in addition to the work program and objectives of the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue.
Speaker Berri also met with former Deputy Speaker Elie Ferzli, over the current general situation and the latest political developments.
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