Dhaka, April 17 -- Portugal has expressed its "full support for Lebanon" following the recent ceasefire, as both countries discussed efforts to restore stability in the region.

Lebanon's Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji met his Portuguese counterpart Paulo Rangel for talks on the situation in Lebanon and rapid developments in the region, according to Lebanon's foreign ministry.

The two sides also discussed ongoing efforts being made to "restore stability" after the ceasefire.

Rangel conveyed Portugal's "full support for Lebanon, for its sovereignty and the unity of its territories", the ministry said.

He also welcomed the ceasefire and the negotiating path Lebanon intends to pursue, describing it as "a real opportunity" to reach a "comp...