"We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our brothers in Hezbollah and to Sheikh Naim Qassem for the immense trust placed in him as he takes on the responsibilities of Secretary-General of Hezbollah.
Sheikh Naim Qassem's appointment as Secretary-General of Hezbollah during this pivotal period reaffirms the strength of the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon and its resurgence in taking the initiative."
