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Aoun in Greece: Framework deal must be fully and bilaterally implemented

From Naharnet · () English

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  • Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas in Athens during an official visit.
  • Aoun called for full bilateral implementation of a U.S.-sponsored framework agreement with Israel, rather than selective or unilateral implementation.
  • He said Lebanese people were tired of war and urged Greece to help Lebanon advance the deal.

President Joseph Aoun arrived in Athens on Monday carrying a direct message about the framework agreement with Israel: it must be implemented fully by both sides, not selectively or unilaterally.

The Lebanese people are tired of wars, and it is time for them to rest.

— Joseph AounThe Lebanese president urged support for ending hostilities in southern Lebanon.

Aoun met Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas at the Presidential Mansion during an official visit aimed at securing international backing for the agreement and an end to hostilities in southern Lebanon. He thanked Tasoulas for Greece’s support and asked him to help Lebanon implement the deal.

Speaking in Greece, Aoun said, "The Lebanese people are tired of wars, and it is time for them to rest." He also argued that "diplomacy is the best of solutions" as Lebanon seeks to move the framework forward.

Diplomacy is the best of solutions.

— Joseph AounAoun made the case for pursuing the framework agreement through diplomacy.

Aoun repeated his call for reciprocal implementation, saying, "The framework deal should be implemented in full by both sides, without selectivity."

The framework deal should be implemented in full by both sides, without selectivity.

— Joseph AounAoun called for complete bilateral implementation of the U.S.-sponsored agreement.
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