BEIRUT, 01 November 2021, (TON): Foreign Minister Abdallah Buhabib said “the Lebanese authorities expect to resolve the diplomatic conflict with the countries of the Persian Gulf and with Saudi Arabia in particular.”

Buhabib told reporters after an emergency ministerial meeting “Lebanon hopes to resolve the crisis with the Gulf countries and reaffirms its commitment to commitments to the Arab world and Saudi Arabia in particular.”

According to the minister, a representative from the United States was invited to the meeting, as “the States can assist in resolving the conflict.”

Speaking about the resignation of the Mikati cabinet of ministers, Buhabib said that the work of the government will continue, as it is unacceptable to leave the country without a government.

Saudi Arabia’s state television reported that Riyadh was officially recalling its ambassador to Lebanon for consultations and demanded that the Lebanese ambassador leave the KSA within 48 hours.

An Arab diplomatic source told RIA Novosti that Riyadh is considering the possibility of breaking off diplomatic relations with Beirut.

Later, the Lebanese TV channel MTV, citing its own source, said that all Arab countries of the Persian Gulf would follow the example of the KSA. Following Riyadh, Bahrain and Kuwait demanded that the Lebanese ambassador leave the country in 48 hours.