Lebanon seeks renewed UN backing as Rajji addresses Arab League
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- Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji called for renewed international support under U.N. auspices during an Arab League ministerial session.
- Rajji urged stronger backing for Lebanon’s armed forces and said Resolution 1701 remains a broad framework alongside other agreements and initiatives.
- He condemned Israeli attacks and occupation of Lebanese territory and reaffirmed Lebanon’s commitment to Security Council Resolution 1816.
Lebanon is seeking renewed international support and engagement under the auspices of the United Nations, Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji said at the 166th ministerial session of the Arab League.
Rajji called for an enhanced international mechanism and urged the international community to provide the support needed to strengthen Lebanon’s armed forces. He said U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701 remained the broader framework for addressing the current phase, alongside the cessation of hostilities agreement, the Armistice Agreement and the peace initiative.
The foreign minister condemned Israeli attacks on Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as Israel’s occupation of large areas of Lebanese territory. He also stressed Lebanon’s commitment to U.N. Security Council Resolution 1816, which called for an end to the attacks.
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