UN-Led UNIFIL Replacement

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said his country’s priority is to ensure the continuation of UNIFIL’s mission and the renewal of its mandate. He said Lebanon was open to an alternative mechanism under the UN umbrella if the mission could not continue in its current form in 2027, in order to avoid any security vacuum in the south. Aoun stressed that Resolution 1701 must remain the legal basis for any future arrangements. UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed reaffirmed the organization’s continued support for Lebanon and its opposition to any vacuum in the area. Aoun called for a comprehensive response bringing together security, political, economic and humanitarian efforts. He also pointed to the possibility of rebuilding three damaged areas to encourage residents to return and strengthen their confidence in the state.

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