Khoja”s Beirut Visit Unconfirmed
There were conflicting reports as to whether or not Saudi Information Minister Abdul Aziz Khoja will visit Beirut.
As-Safir daily said Khoja is likely to arrive in Beirut as early as Tuesday to attend Saudi Arabia”s National Day at Biel.
It said his arrival could reflect "positively" on Lebanon and put the country before two possibilities: Government formation based on the 15-10-5 formula before the arrival of Saudi King Abdullah in Damascus or a Cabinet lineup after his visit.
But in either case, As-Safir went on to say, PM-designate Saad Hariri is surely to meet King Abdullah in Damascus.
Pan-Arab daily Al-Hayat, however, quoted political circles following up on the Arab rapprochement, particularly between Syria and Saudi Arabia, ruled out Khoja”s visit to Beirut.