Russian Special Presidential Envoy for the Middle East and Africa Mikhail Bogdanov has expressed hope for the approval of Lebanon's new cabinet, formed earlier this week, during his talks with Lebanese presidential adviser Amal Abou Zeid, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday

The Association of Banks in Lebanon on Wednesday expressed its readiness to help the new government overcome the nation's economic and financial crises, which have resulted in ongoing protests across the country

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes the Lebanese presidency announcement on the formation of a new government and intends to cooperate with the country's Prime Minister Hassan Diab, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric has said