On June 21, 2025, Patriarch John X of Antioch and All the East warmly received Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Tarek Mitri at the Patriarchal Headquarters in Balamand.
During their meeting, they engaged in a comprehensive discussion on current affairs and the overall situation amid recent regional developments.
The Patriarch stressed the crucial role of cooperation between the government and the President in maintaining civil peace and political stability in Lebanon.
Deputy Prime Minister Mitri, in turn, praised the unifying role of the Orthodox Church of Antioch in fostering dialogue and building bridges of communication among all communities.
