Saudi Arabia and Lebanon agreed to study the obstacles hindering the resumption of Lebanese exports to the kingdom and allowing Saudi citizens to travel to Beirut, according to a joint statement released by the two countries.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun visits Riyadh in his first trip abroad since taking office in January. Saudi Arabia will review “obstacles” to resuming Lebanese imports and ending a ban on its nationals visiting Lebanon, the two governments said.

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun will ask Saudi Arabia to reactivate a $3-billion aid package to the Lebanese army in his visit to the kingdom next week, Aoun said in an interview with Asharq television broadcast on Friday.

Aoun could help reverse the trend of Hezbollah gobbling up Lebanon, which has been a process going back decades.

Joseph Aoun's visit to Riyadh marks his 1st foreign visit since assuming office in January, after an 8-year hiatus in official Lebanese visits to Saudi Arabia - Anadolu Ajansı

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun arrived in Riyadh on Monday afternoon on his first official foreign visit nearly two months after being elected as president of the country.

This visit signaled a strategic shift in alliances, focusing on Hezbollah’s influence, Israel’s withdrawal, and Lebanon’s economic recovery, highlighting Riyadh’s growing role in the region Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia has sparked discussions on Lebanon’s shifting political landscape,

Joseph Aoun's visit to Riyadh marks his 1st foreign visit since assuming office in January, after an 8-year hiatus in official Lebanese visits to Saudi Arabia - Anadolu Ajansı

The Lebanese president landed in Riyadh on his first trip abroad after taking office. Joseph Aoun met with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and a joint statement was issued following their summit.