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Local and International Reactions to Joseph Aoun’s Election

This is Beirut, 10/01 13:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Local and international political leaders have warmly welcomed the election of Lebanon’s new president, ending a two-year vacancy in the country’s highest office. On Thursday, General Joseph Aoun, the Lebanese Army's Commander-in-Chief, triumphed in the second round of voting, garnering 99 votes in a parliamentary session attended ...

President Joseph Aoun Tasks Government to Continue Its Work Pending Cabinet Formation

This is Beirut, 10/01 11:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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On Friday morning, President Joseph Aoun held his first official meeting as President of the Republic with caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati at Baabda Palace. Following the meeting, Mikati announced that a comprehensive overview of the government's activities had been presented to the new President, and discussions were held regarding the ...

Lebanese Pound Demand Surges as BDL Boosts Reserves by $120 Million

This is Beirut, 10/01 11:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The surge in demand for the Lebanese pound continues, prompting the Central Bank (BDL) to bolster its reserves by $120 million within a mere two-day span. With General Joseph Aoun's election as President of the Republic, the demand for the pound has surged, reaching even higher levels for the second consecutive day. In response, BDL injected the ...

Are We Witnessing the Rise of Another Fouad Chehab?

Johnny Kortbawi, 10/01 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In Lebanon, history tends to repeat itself in times of crisis, seldom during moments of progress, as we have grown accustomed to hardship that we often forget the fleeting moments of light. However, one cannot help but notice the striking similarities between the newly elected President Joseph Aoun and one of the pillars of Lebanon's First ...

Geagea: Joseph Aoun's Election Marks the Start of a New Chapter

This is Beirut, 09/01 22:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The leader of the Lebanese Forces (LF), Samir Geagea, stated that "Joseph Aoun's accession to the presidency reflects the beginning of a new chapter, distanced from the Axis of Resistance." Speaking on Thursday evening on the political program ‘Sar el Waet’ on the local MTV channel, he emphasized that "this is the ...

Macron to Visit Lebanon After Election of New President

This is Beirut, 09/01 22:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday welcomed the "crucial election" by Lebanese lawmakers of army chief Joseph Aoun as president and said he would soon visit the country. Macron spoke with Aoun hours after the former army commander became the new president of Lebanon ending a two-year vacuum in the country's top post. France "will ...

Joseph Aoun: 'My Mandate Will Be Founded on Respect for the Constitution'

This is Beirut, 09/01 22:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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It is rare for the election of a president in Lebanon to be met with such profound relief. The relief felt by many Lebanese on Thursday reflects a deep awareness that Joseph Aoun’s election to the highest office marks the beginning of the end for a harmful and destructive way of governance. His leadership rekindles hope for rebuilding the ...

Slim Entrusts Hassan Audi with the Interim Leadership of the Army

This is Beirut, 09/01 19:10 - Reading : less than a minute

Joseph Aoun

Caretaker Defense Minister Maurice Slim has entrusted Chief of Staff Major General Hassan Audi with the interim leadership of the Army until a new commander-in-chief is appointed. The decision was issued on Thursday, following General Joseph Aoun’s election as president. According to the text, this decision takes effect immediately.

President Joseph Aoun’s Portraits Adorn Lebanon After Election Win

This is Beirut, 09/01 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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Lebanon erupted in celebration as General Joseph Aoun was elected president, with his portraits swiftly appearing in cities and towns across the country. In Tripoli, a large image of President Aoun was displayed prominently in a central square, reflecting the residents’ enthusiasm. At Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, screens now ...

The Election of Joseph Aoun as President Applauded at Home

This is Beirut, 09/01 16:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Reactions are pouring in following the election of General Joseph Aoun as President of the Republic on Thursday. Speaker of Parliament, Nabih Berri, expressed his congratulations to Aoun on behalf of “the Lebanese nation and the Lebanese people,” underlining the critical circumstances that Lebanon is witnessing, particularly in the ...

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