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Presidents Aoun and Macron Call for Implementation of Ceasefire Agreement

This is Beirut, 25/01 17:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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In the run-up to the January 27 deadline for Israeli forces to complete their withdrawal from southern Lebanon, as stipulated in the ceasefire agreement that came into force on November 27, the President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, received a call from French President Emmanuel Macron. They discussed developments in the situation in ...

UAE Announces Reopening of Embassy in Beirut

This is Beirut, 24/01 23:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Friday that it has reopened its embassy in Lebanon, years after it was closed in solidarity with Saudi Arabia. According to state news agency WAM, the Emirati embassy in Beirut "has officially resumed diplomatic activities." Omar Obaid al-Shamsi, Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ...

Renewed Gulf Support: Kuwait's Foreign Minister in Lebanon to Strengthen Ties

This is Beirut, 24/01 12:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In a bolstered show of Gulf support for Lebanon, Kuwait's Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al Yahya embarked on an official visit to Beirut following the recent visit of Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan. Minister Al Yahya arrived in Beirut on Friday morning alongside a delegation. He kickstarted his visit with a meeting at Baabda Palace with ...

Geagea Expresses Cautious Optimism About Lebanon's Future

This is Beirut, 23/01 22:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In an interview on MTV’s Sar al-Wa’et (It’s About Time) on Thursday, Samir Geagea, the leader of the Lebanese Forces (LF), shared cautious optimism about Lebanon’s future, particularly following the election of President Joseph Aoun and the nomination of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Geagea stressed that while Lebanon is not yet at its ...

Faisal bin Farhan from Baabda: A Strong and Unwavering Support for Joseph Aoun

Lyne Sammouri, 23/01 19:33 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In a significant diplomatic move, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud concluded his visit to Baabda, where he met with newly elected President Joseph Aoun. This visit marks a historic moment, as it is the first time in 15 years that a high-ranking Saudi diplomat has visited Beirut. During the visit, Minister bin Farhan reiterated ...

President Aoun Urges Swift Return of Syrian Refugees

This is Beirut, 23/01 14:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun has underlined Lebanon’s urgent need for a solution to the Syrian refugee crisis, stressing that the country can no longer bear the economic and social burdens associated with hosting displaced Syrians. “The main goal should be the return of these refugees to their country, not their continued stay in Lebanon,” ...

Displaced Syrians Reluctant to Go Home Despite Assad’s Ouster

Samar El-Kadi, 23/01 12:05 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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In his inaugural speech, President Joseph Aoun vowed to seek a quick solution for the Syrian refugee crisis in Lebanon by ensuring their return home following the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Describing the Syrian refugees’ protracted presence as having existential implications for Lebanon, Aoun pledged in his address before ...

Is a Fait Accompli Government on the Horizon?

Bassam Abou Zeid, 22/01 16:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Will Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam and President Joseph Aoun succeed in forming a government that aligns with their expectations and meets the needs of the Lebanese people, all while resisting political pressures, particularly from Amal and Hezbollah? Although this outcome cannot entirely be ruled out, there are warnings against its ...

A New Triptych of Reforms in Sight

Tilda Abou Rizk, 21/01 20:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The Lebanese people are eagerly awaiting the formation of the first ministerial team of President Joseph Aoun’s mandate. As French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized during his recent visit to Beirut, the government’s composition must reflect “the momentum set by President Aoun in his inaugural address on January 9.” In other words, ...

Salam: ‘The Finance Ministry Is Not a Monopoly’

This is Beirut, 21/01 20:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam emphasized on Tuesday that the Finance Ministry is “neither a monopoly for one sect nor forbidden to another,” asserting the need to uphold constitutional principles in the government formation process. Speaking to reporters after briefing President Joseph Aoun on his discussions with parliamentarians, he ...

New Lebanon: The End of the ‘Resistance Axis’ Obstruction

Philippe Abi-Akl, 21/01 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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President Emmanuel Macron’s third visit to Lebanon since August 2020, dubbed “The Last Chance,” marks a turning point for the new president’s term. It came after repeated failures to resolve the crisis of electing a president. Macron visited Beirut shortly after General Joseph Aoun’s election as President and Nawaf Salam’s designation ...

President Aoun Congratulates Trump on Assuming Presidency

This is Beirut, 20/01 19:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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President Joseph Aoun extended his congratulations to US President Donald Trump following his official inauguration on Monday, wishing him success in leading the United States “toward greater progress and prosperity.” In a congratulatory cable, Aoun emphasized the mutual commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between Lebanon and the ...