Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Tarek El Molla, met with Walid Fayad, the Lebanese Minister of Energy and Water, who is currently visiting Cairo, the Egyptian ministry said in a statement.

The meeting emphasized Egypt’s commitment and readiness to pump natural gas to Lebanon immediately upon completion of the procedures related to the start of exporting Egyptian gas and receiving it in Lebanese territory.

El Molla highlighted Egypt’s permanent readiness to provide all aspects of support, assistance and expertise to the Lebanese brothers in various petroleum activities within the framework of the strong relations and ties that unite the two countries and the continuous support of the political leadership for relations with Lebanon.

Meanwhile, Fayad expressed his appreciation to the Egyptian state, leadership, and people for their supportive stance for the Lebanese state, especially at that important stage.