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Lebanese President: Time to Permanently End the War

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun called for a permanent end to the war and supported keeping international peacekeeping forces.
  • He discussed forming an alternative force to UNIFIL with European ambassadors to help the Lebanese army.
  • Aoun also briefed the Prime Minister on his U.S. visit, highlighting support for the Lebanese army and the framework agreement with Israel.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun declared Friday that "it was time to permanently end the war," emphasizing that maintaining international peacekeeping forces in the country is the "best option for the coming phase." The mission of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is set to conclude at the end of the year.

it was time to permanently end the war

— Joseph AounLebanon's President Joseph Aoun declared that it was time to end the war permanently.

European nations, including France, Italy, Spain, and Germany, have indicated their willingness to continue their troop presence in southern Lebanon after UNIFIL's mandate expires, proposing a "European force" as a potential alternative should efforts to extend the UNIFIL mission falter. President Aoun expressed his support for this alternative force, which would assist the Lebanese army in clearing unexploded ordnance from southern regions and overseeing the implementation of the U.S.-brokered framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel.

During a meeting with a delegation of European ambassadors, Aoun highlighted the significance of his recent meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, noting it was the first such encounter by a Lebanese head of state in 17 years. He described the meeting as historic and a potential catalyst for a new chapter for Lebanon. EU Ambassador Sandra De Waele commended the meeting, stressing that Lebanon's future depends on enhanced security, stability, strong institutions, economic growth, and necessary reforms. Aoun affirmed Lebanon's commitment to these reforms and the framework agreement, urging EU support to counter potential Israeli obstruction.

best option for the coming phase

— Joseph AounLebanon's President Joseph Aoun stated that keeping international peacekeeping forces in the country was the best option for the coming phase.

"It is time to end the war permanently, which will help achieve economic growth and attract local and foreign investments," Aoun stated. He also briefed Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on his U.S. visit, reporting American readiness to support the Lebanese army and Lebanon across various sectors, along with Washington's commitment to the framework agreement. Prime Minister Salam, in turn, updated the president on his visit to southern Lebanon, expressing solidarity with residents and the state's determination to secure their presence on their land.

It is time to end the war permanently, which will help achieve economic growth and attract local and foreign investments

— Joseph AounPresident Aoun emphasized the economic benefits of ending the conflict permanently.
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Originally published by Asharq Al-Awsat in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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