<h1>Diplomatic normalization may ease punitive trade measures and restart economic cooperation following concerns over armed group influence.</h1> Saudi Arabia resumed high level diplomatic engagement with Lebanon after a prolonged rupture, sending its foreign minister for the first official visit in a decade. The visit focuses on addressing bilateral fractures arising from security and political influence concerns and negotiating the reversal of trade and punitive measures, including a ban on Lebanese imports tied to allegations about drug interdiction failures and critical public statements. Talks prioritize restoring commercial ties, security cooperation, and facilitating economic reconstruction assistance.