Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri welcomed several caretaker ministers at the Grand Serail on Thursday.

Caretaker Agriculture Minister Abbas Hajj Hassan expressed concern about Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon, emphasizing the need for political consensus to elect a new president.

Environment Minister Nasser Yassin highlighted late PM Rafik Hariri's role in protecting Lebanon amid Israeli aggressions.

Industry Minister George Boujikian and Tourism Minister Walid Nassar also discussed pertinent issues during their meetings with Hariri.