In March 2002, in honor of the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the South of the country, the Arab League met in Lebanon for the first time since 1967.
The framework for relations was first codified in May 1991, when Lebanon and Syria signed a treaty of mutual cooperation.
Hezbollah maintains a close relationship with Iran, largely centered on Shi'a Muslim links and animosity towards Israel. ===Europe=== Lebanon concluded negotiations on an association agreement with the European Union in late 2001, and both sides initialed the accord in January 2002, the accord becoming known as the EU-Lebanon Association Agreement.
In March 2002, in honor of the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the South of the country, the Arab League met in Lebanon for the first time since 1967.
Hezbollah maintains a close relationship with Iran, largely centered on Shi'a Muslim links and animosity towards Israel. ===Europe=== Lebanon concluded negotiations on an association agreement with the European Union in late 2001, and both sides initialed the accord in January 2002, the accord becoming known as the EU-Lebanon Association Agreement.
Until 2005, Lebanon's foreign policy had been heavily influenced by Syria.
The EU-Lebanon Action Plan from January 19, 2007, gave a new impetus to bilateral relations in the framework of the European Neighborhood Policy. Lebanon is one of the main Mediterranean beneficiaries of community assistance and the EU through its various instruments is Lebanon's leading donor.
Starting from 2007 financial support is channeled through the European Neighborhood Policy Instrument.
A Lebanon Country Strategy Paper 2007–2013 and a National Indicative Program 2007–2010 have been adopted by the EU.
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