On Thursday May 12, 2011, designated Lebanese Prime Minister Najīb Miqātī met with a Muslim Brotherhood (MB) delegation that was headed by Muhammad Badī’. "This is the first time in the history of the group that the MB’s guide has traveled outside the country and met with officials abroad."

Although Miqātī’s stance towards Hizbollah is disputed, several observers view the meeting as an attempt by the MB to strengthen its links with Lebanese groups close to Hezbollah.

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