This is Beirut, 23/01 14:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun United Nations Filippo Grandi UNHCR
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,” ...
Samar El-Kadi, 23/01 12:05 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Syrian Refugees Repatriation UNHCR
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 ...
Bassam Abou Zeid, 22/01 16:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Amal Hezbollah Joseph Aoun Nawaf Salam
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 ...
Tilda Abou Rizk, 21/01 20:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Government Reforms Joseph Aoun
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, ...
This is Beirut, 21/01 20:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Nawaf Salam government Lineup
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 ...
Philippe Abi-Akl, 21/01 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Amal Emmanuel Macron Hezbollah Saudi Arabia
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 ...
This is Beirut, 20/01 19:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Donald Trump Joseph Aoun White House inauguration
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 ...
This is Beirut, 19/01 10:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun United Nations Guterres Lebanon women
UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the need to amplify women's voices in the process of reconstruction and political transformation in Lebanon. As part of his visit to Beirut on Saturday, he met with 20 women's rights activists, feminist organizations and young women peace builders, at a dialogue session organized by UN ...
This is Beirut, 18/01 12:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun United Nations Antonio Guterres Lebanon Nawaf Salam
During his visit to Baabda Palace on Saturday morning, UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated, "We can establish a general framework to guarantee the protection of Lebanese territory and the peace process," emphasizing the importance of "the withdrawal of Israeli forces and the full deployment of the Lebanese ...
This is Beirut, 17/01 22:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
France Emmanuel Macron Joseph Aoun Nawaf Salam
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beirut on Friday. He was welcomed off the plane by caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, with whom he held talks. According to the Elysée, the purpose of the trip was to “help” President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam. Its aim is to consolidate Lebanon's sovereignty, ensure ...
Lyne Sammouri, 17/01 16:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and French President Emmanuel Macron held a joint press conference at Baabda Palace, where Macron announced that an international conference on Lebanon would be held "within the next few weeks." He also stressed the need for the Army to have a monopoly on weapons. Aoun and Macron then held an extended meeting in the ...
This is Beirut, 17/01 15:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Emmanuel Macron Beirut Port Israel Joseph Aoun Lebanese Army
Visiting French President Emmanuel Macron stressed on Friday that Lebanon’s sovereignty and freedom from foreign interference are critical to maintaining the ceasefire with Israel. Following his meeting with President Joseph Aoun, Macron reaffirmed France’s support for Lebanon’s recovery and stability, emphasizing its ...