Strong Republic' bloc MP Elias Stephan, on Wednesday visited Acting Director General of General Security, Brigadier General Elias Baissari, at the latter's office. Discussions between the pair reportedly touched on various hour issues on the local and regional arenas, especially the security situation along the southern border and in the Bekaa, according to a statement from MP Stephan's office. The issue of the Syrian presence in Lebanon, in general, and in the Zahle District, in particular, was also discussed. Source: National news agency - Lebanon
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