BEIRUT, June 21 (Xinhua) -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel reiterated Germany's support for Lebanon's reforms during her visit to Beirut on Thursday.

"Germany supports a prosperous Lebanon where people from different religions live peacefully together," Merkel said following talks with Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri at the Prime Minister's Palace.

"We wish success for the Lebanese in the implementation of the reforms that have already started," she added.

Merkel arrived at the Rafic Hariri International Airport on Thursday afternoon, accompanied by a high-level delegation.

She was received by Hariri who will be holding an official dinner in her honor.

The German chancellor is expected to meet Lebanese President Michel Aoun and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Friday.

Merkel will also hold talks with Lebanese officials to discuss increasing trade between the two countries and the issue of Syrian refugees.