NNA - Euronean Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaya Kallas, congratulated Lebanon on the formation of the new government, saying in a statement: "I extend my warmest congratulations to Lebanon on the formation of the new government, and I wish Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and the government as a whole full success in achieving the aspirations of the Lebanese people. I particularly congratulate Youssef Rajji on his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, and look forward to working with him."

She added: “The European Union reaffirms its steadfast support to the Lebanese people, particularly in rebuilding state institutions capable of carrying out their duties in the service of all citizens. We stand ready to support the new government in moving forward with a reform and forward-looking agenda and relaunching the EU-Lebanon partnership, including holding the Association Council this year.”

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