Prime Minister Nawaf Salam received his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman bin Jassim Al Thani, at the Government Palace, where the two sides discussed bilateral relations, regional developments, and ways to support Lebanon, in addition to efforts aimed at stopping the war in the region and Lebanon, with an emphasis on respecting the sovereignty of the two countries. Salam thanked the State of Qatar for its support for Lebanon in its efforts to achieve complete Israeli withdrawal from the occupied Lebanese territories and extend state authority over its entire territory, praising its continued assistance to the Lebanese army and its health and social projects. The meeting discussed the possibility of providing gas supplies, developing the infrastructure for electricity production, and preparing for an agreement between the governments of the two countries to launch a comprehensive solution to the energy crisis in Lebanon. The two sides stressed the strength of Lebanese-Qatari relations and their keenness to continue cooperation, and the meetings concluded with a luncheon. In a statement after the meeting, Salam thanked the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the government and the Qatari people for always standing by Lebanon, and for the political, economic and humanitarian support they provided, especially to the Lebanese army, state institutions and the recovery path. Salam appreciated Qatar's positions in support of Lebanon's sovereignty, territorial integrity and stability, and the Lebanese state's efforts to achieve complete Israeli withdrawal and extend its authority over its entire territory. Regarding the electricity file, Salam announced that Qatar would finance, implement and operate the project, without the Lebanese treasury bearing any prior investment costs. For his part, the Qatari Prime Minister affirmed his country's support for the Lebanese people in light of the difficult circumstances the region is going through, stressing Qatar's aspiration to consolidate the partnership between the two countries in various sectors. He called for the implementation of International Resolution 1701 by all parties, Israel’s withdrawal from all occupied Lebanese points, and adherence to what was agreed upon. He pointed out that his country is working in coordination with the United States of America on efforts to reconstruct southern Lebanon, allowing the displaced to return to their areas.