Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati welcomed former Prime Minister Saad Hariri at the Grand Serail on Monday afternoon.

An official reception ceremony was held upon Hariri's arrival, followed by a meeting at the Prime Minister’s office.

Mikati expressed hope that the commemoration of the martyrdom of Prime Minister Rafik Hariri and his companions on February 14 would serve as a unifying occasion, confirming the unity of the Lebanese in the face of the dangers facing their nation.

Mikati then hosted a lunch banquet in honor of Hariri, with the participation of the Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers, Mahmoud Makkieh.