Pakistan, April 22 -- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has said there are no major disputes with Lebanon ahead of a second round of talks scheduled in Washington. His remarks come as both sides prepare to continue rare diplomatic engagement following decades of strained relations.

Saar said remaining differences are minor and mainly related to border demarcation issues. He suggested that such matters could be resolved through negotiations. His comments were reported by Israeli media during a diplomatic event in Jerusalem.

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The foreign minister also described Lebanon as a weakened state influenced by Iran through Hezbollah. He argued that Hezbollah remains t...