Despite Azeri media’s frequent reports on Lebanon backing resolution of Karabakh conflict within Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity framework, official Beirut repeatedly expressed support for Armenian nation’s interests, Shahan Kandaharian, Editor-in-Chief of Beirut-based Aztag newspaper stated.

As he told PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, “Support for Armenian nation’s interests also spells support for NKR people’s right for self-determination. At the same time, increased influence of Turkey is being observed in Lebanon, arousing concern among Lebanese Armenians and making them more unified around national issues.”

As he noted, Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri may visit Armenia in near future. “Armenia has already issued an official invitation, which will, in all probability, be accepted by Lebanese side,” Shahan Kandaharian said, adding that the visit of Lebanese Foreign Minister to Yerevan is also possible.