He said Iran was "involved in efforts to ensure stability in all countries of the region, including Lebanon, which looks positively toward Syrian and Saudi efforts to strengthen Lebanon stability."
Hariri described as "historic" the ties between Iran and Lebanon. On political ties, however, Hariri said Lebanon looks forward to a "relationship between two countries that respect each other's sovereignty and interests."
In response to a question about his father's assassination, Hariri said he never accused Hezbollah of involvement.
In the meantime, Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Ghadanfar Roken Abadi said that the Lebanese people will sense positive repercussions in their country following Saturday’s visit of Hariri to Tehran.
According to NOW Lebanon’s correspondent, Abadi told reporters while he was heading to Tehran that Hariri’s visit to Iran is significant. He also said that Iran is not sided with one Lebanese party against another, adding that Tehran is with uncovering the truth behind Rafik Hariri assassination “without any politicization.”
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