This is Beirut, 10/03 22:20 - Reading : less than a minute
MP and leader of the Kataeb Party Samy Gemayel was invited on Monday by the Mufti of the Republic, Sheikh Abdellatif Derian, to take part in the Ramadan iftar, scheduled for March 15 at Dar el-Fatwa, in the presence of the President of the Lebanese Republic, General Joseph Aoun. The invitation was handed to him on Monday by the President of the ...
This is Beirut, 09/03 19:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The First Lady of Lebanon and President of the National Commission for Lebanese Women, Neemat Aoun, arrived this Sunday in New York to take part in the work of the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), which is being held at the UN headquarters from March 10 to 21, 2025. The session, chaired by Saudi Arabia, includes a ...
Rayan Chami, 06/03 19:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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The first Cabinet meeting since Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s government won Parliament’s confidence is being held today at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, chaired by President Joseph Aoun. This crucial session will address several key issues, including the implementation of reforms, the 2025 budget proposal and tax exemptions for war ...
This is Beirut, 06/03 18:58 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Council of Ministers on Thursday approved the promulgation of the 2025 budget by decree, as well as the temporary extension of the mandates of ambassadors from outside the cadre. At its first session after gaining the parliament’s vote of confidence held at the Baabda Palace, the Cabinet went through twenty-two items on its ...
This is Beirut, 04/03 21:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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At the Arab summit chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, President Joseph Aoun delivered a speech steeped in history, conviction and commitment to the Palestinian cause. President Aoun recalled his political and military career, emphasizing the lessons his country has taught him over decades of conflict and struggle. Lebanon and ...
Elie Ziadé, 04/03 19:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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It’s an image that hasn’t been seen in years: a Lebanese president received with great pomp in Riyadh. President Joseph Aoun’s visit to Saudi Arabia, before heading to Cairo to participate in the Arab League summit, was brief but symbolically significant given the nearly decade-long chill in relations between the two countries. Aoun stated ...
This is Beirut, 04/03 11:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Saudi Arabia and Lebanon stressed on Tuesday the importance of strengthening Arab cooperation and coordinating the two countries' positions on major regional and international issues. In a joint statement issued at the end of President Joseph Aoun's visit to Saudi Arabia, the two sides reaffirmed the need for the full implementation of the Taif ...
Philippe Abi-Akl, 04/03 08:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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There is no longer any doubt that the dramatic developments in Lebanon and the broader region have fundamentally shifted the balance of power, with no possibility of turning back. The wind of change is blowing softly, and those who wish to be part of the path to peace and stability in the Middle East must act quickly before it’s too ...
This is Beirut, 03/03 15:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun declared upon his arrival in Saudi Arabia on Monday, during his first official visit abroad: “it is an opportunity to reaffirm the depth of Lebanese-Saudi relations and to express appreciation for the role played by the Kingdom in supporting Lebanon’s stability, safety, and constitutional institutions.” Aoun ...
Michel Touma, 03/03 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The President in Riyadh: Back to the Fundamentals Two brief yet decisive statements that speak volumes: “Lebanon has endured enough from other people’s wars” (on its territory); “The decision of war and peace must rest solely with the state.” President Joseph Aoun has repeated these words on multiple occasions, capturing with striking ...
This is Beirut, 01/03 00:09 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun outlined his presidential agenda in his first televised interview on Friday, broadcast on the platforms of the Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat and Asharq News. The president stressed that “only the state can bear the responsibility for protecting Lebanon’s territory and people,” reaffirming his commitment to ...
Natasha Metni Torbey, 27/02 21:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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For his first official visit abroad, President Joseph Aoun will head to Saudi Arabia on Sunday, then to Cairo for an extraordinary Arab League summit two days later. These visits could mark a turning point in Lebanon's diplomatic relations with the Arab world, particularly with Saudi Arabia, and potentially usher in a new era of bilateral ...