March: Aoun-Trump summit affirms Lebanon sovereignty
Minister Bol Marcus highlighted the importance and outcomes of the summit between Lebanese President Michel Aoun and U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington. He described it as a historic meeting, as it was the first between a Lebanese and an American president in nearly twenty years. He confirmed that the summit featured welcoming gestures and understandings aimed at enhancing U.S. support for the Lebanese army, including practical steps such as troop deployments and support for the Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territories, which helps to reinforce Lebanon's sovereignty. He also explained that the meeting encouraged American investments and prompted a reconsideration of the decision to suspend direct flights to Beirut. Additionally, it supported strategies for internal reform and ensuring the state's full authority over its territories, while reaffirming the international community’s commitment to this approach. During the visit, the President emphasized the need to uphold Lebanon’s sovereignty, focusing on the Israeli withdrawal, while Marcus pointed out that political and field steps confirm continuous international support for Lebanon along this path.
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