Army Commander Gen. Joseph Aoun elected Lebanon’s new president with 99 votes

09
Jan.
2025

Army Commander Gen. Joseph Aoun elected Lebanon’s new president with 99 votes

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Britain says looks forward to working with Lebanon's new president

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09/01 19:28

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09/01 19:16

Russia says hopes new Lebanon president will bring 'political stability'

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Germany says Lebanese president's election is chance for 'reforms'

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US embassy says 'committed to working closely' with new Lebanon president

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France congratulates new Lebanon president, urges forming of 'strong government'

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President Joseph Aoun reviews the Presidential Guard on arrival at Baabda Presidential Palace

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President Joseph Aoun heads to Baabda Presidential Palace

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Iran says hopes to serve 'common interests' with new Lebanese president

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President Joseph Aoun pledges rapid consultations to appoint prime minister

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President Joseph Aoun pledges to secure Lebanon's neutrality

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President Joseph Aoun promises to work with the government to secure approval for a law on the independence of the judiciary

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New Lebanese president says state will have 'monopoly' on arms

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New Lebanese president vows swift consulations to name PM

09/01 15:10

President Joseph Aoun, in his inaugural speech: “Today marks the beginning of a new stage in Lebanon's history”.

09/01 15:06

Israel hopes new Lebanon president will help achieve 'stability': FM

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Lebanon president-elect says country entering 'new phase'

09/01 14:55

Lebanon's new president, former army commander Gen. Joseph Aoun, sworn in

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Army Commander Gen. Joseph Aoun elected Lebanon’s new president with 99 votes

09/01 14:39

Army chief Joseph Aoun elected as Lebanese president

09/01 14:30

Vote counting in the second round of presidential election starts

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Army Commander Gen. Joseph Aoun's wife, Neemat, arrives at parliament

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Lebanon army chief fails first round of presidential vote

09/01 12:15

Army commander Gen. Joseph Aoun got 71 votes, short of the 86 votes needed for him to be elected in the first round

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The voting for electing a president of the republic starts