Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beirut on June 3 for his first visit since Lebanon's recent presidential election and new government formation, ISNA reported.

Tehran hopes the visit will open "a new page" in relations following Iran's winding down of Hezbollah support under President Pezeshkian's government.

Araghchi immediately held talks with Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji, discussing regional and international developments alongside ongoing Iranian nuclear negotiations, according to al-Bilad Press.

Rajji conveyed Lebanon's reliance on Iran's commitment to "security, stability and civil peace" to navigate significant challenges, emphasising the importance of completing diplomatic efforts to liberate Israeli-occupied territories, halting aggressions, extending Lebanese state authority across its territory and restricting weapons to state control.

Rajji stressed the need for international support to be channelled exclusively through the Lebanese government and official institutions to facilitate reconstruction and economic recovery.

Araghchi said his visit signifies an intention to "open a new page in the relationship with Lebanon based on the new circumstances in Lebanon and the region."

The Iranian minister later met President Joseph Aoun and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, with meetings reportedly scheduled with Hezbollah officials who have experienced significant leadership losses during recent conflict with Israel and face calls to surrender weapons.

Speaking to reporters after meeting the parliament speaker, Araghchi affirmed Iran's full support for "the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon," seeking relations based on mutual interests, respect and non-interference in internal affairs.

"We condemn the occupation of parts of Lebanon by Israel and welcome all efforts of the Lebanese government and people to expel the occupiers by any means, including diplomacy," Araghchi stated.

He assured Lebanon could rely on Iranian support in diplomatic efforts to end occupation and in reconstruction and economic reform, clarifying this support stems from friendly relations rather than interference.

Araghchi confirmed Iranian companies are prepared to participate in reconstruction should the Lebanese government express interest, voicing support for "national talks, national unity and consensus in Lebanon" whilst stressing internal dialogues are exclusively for the Lebanese with no foreign interference rights.