Former Senior US President George Bush and his wife Mrs. Barbara Bush hosted a luncheon banquet in honor of His Excellency Mr. Issam Fares, former Deputy Prime Minister of Lebanon, and Mrs. Hala Fares who are paying a visit to Houston-Texas to attend the baptism of Mia, Sarah, Sonia, and Nazih Nijad Fares.

The reunion provided an occasion for the two world leaders to discuss the latest regional and international developments. Talks also touched upon the prevailing situation in Lebanon and the Middle East region.