Saudi Arabia announced yesterday evening the resumption of Lebanese exports to the Kingdom, based on the request of President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, "and in accordance with the positive steps taken by the Lebanese government on the path to rebuilding state institutions, what the specialized teams have accomplished throughout the past year, and the cooperation shown by the Lebanese side with them and its presentation of the required commitments." President Aoun expressed "his deepest gratitude and appreciation to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for his decision to resume the import of Lebanese products to the Kingdom." The President of the Republic saw in this decision "a sincere expression of the depth of Arab brotherhood that brings together the two sisterly countries, and an embodiment of the keenness of the wise Saudi leadership to support Lebanon and its people in the stage of revival and recovery it is undergoing." While stressing that "this good step will contribute tangibly to reviving the national economy and supporting wide segments of Lebanese producers and exporters," the President affirmed that "the entire Lebanese people carry deep thanks and appreciation for this decision, and view it as a gesture that enhances the path of Lebanese-Saudi relations rooted in the bonds of history and a shared destiny." Prime Minister Salam wrote via the "X" platform: "On behalf of the Lebanese state and in my personal capacity, I extend my utmost thanks and appreciation to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for the gracious decision to lift the ban on Lebanese exports, which reflects the depth of the fraternal and historical relations that bring together our two sisterly countries." This decision embodies the Kingdom's confidence in Lebanon and the joint keenness to enhance economic and trade cooperation in a way that serves the interests of the two peoples. It also constitutes an important step that will support the Lebanese economy and open new horizons for Lebanese producers and exporters, contributing to enhancing opportunities for growth and stability in Lebanon. The Lebanese state looks forward to continuing work and coordination with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to consolidate the ties of cooperation and partnership in various fields, in a way that achieves good and prosperity for the two sisterly countries. Thanks are also due to my brother, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan, for his diligent follow-up on this file in order to bring it to its happy conclusion." Meanwhile, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Youssef Ragi wrote via his account on the "X" platform: "The resumption of Lebanon's exports to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a bright page on the path to restoring confidence in the Lebanese state." For his part, Minister of Industry Joe Issa el-Khoury wrote on the "X" platform: "On behalf of the Ministry of Industry and all Lebanese industrialists, I extend to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, leadership and people, the sincerest expressions of thanks and appreciation for the gracious decision to resume the entry of Lebanese exports to the Saudi market. All appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for this fraternal step supporting Lebanon and its economy." I also congratulate the Lebanese industrial sector, factory owners, workers, farmers, exporters, and everyone who persevered and contributed to solidifying Lebanon's capacity for production despite the most difficult conditions." Today, our products return to a sisterly market, and with them returns the hope for a stronger Lebanese industry, more committed, and more present in its Arab milieu. This is also a clear message that quality, commitment, and respect for standards are the path to restoring Lebanon's presence in Arab and international markets." Our responsibility today is to be at the level of this trust, to protect the reputation of the Lebanese product, and to prove that the quality of Lebanese industry is capable of contributing to the revival of the economy once again. Thank you to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Congratulations to Lebanese industry. And the hope that Lebanon the producer remains stronger than all crises." Hankach: Kataeb bloc member MP Elias Hankach wrote via his account on X: "The Saudi Crown Prince orders the resumption of Lebanon's exports to the Kingdom based on the request of Presidents Aoun and Salam." And finally... The decision awaited for years to relieve industrialists and farmers so they can benefit from the largest consumer markets in the region." He continued: "Thank you to Presidents Aoun and Salam for rebuilding trust in Lebanon, and thank you to the Saudi Crown Prince."