Rubio, Aoun discuss trilateral framework, Hezbollah disarmament in Washington

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Washington on Sunday to discuss the implementation of a trilateral framework agreement involving the United States, Lebanon, and Israel. The meeting focused on key security and sovereignty issues for Lebanon.

During the discussions, Rubio praised President Aoun and the Lebanese government for their "determined effort to reclaim Lebanon’s sovereignty, disarm Hezbollah and dismantle its terrorist infrastructure, and move towards peace." This commendation highlights the U.S. administration's view of Lebanon's progress and its commitment to regional stability.

The U.S. State Department, through spokesperson Tommy Pigott, reaffirmed the United States' dedication to assisting Lebanon. Rubio specifically pledged continued support for Lebanon in fulfilling the terms of the trilateral framework. Furthermore, he expressed U.S. backing for the Lebanese government's initiatives aimed at securing a more prosperous future for its citizens.

This engagement underscores the ongoing diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Lebanon, particularly concerning regional security challenges and the U.S. desire to see a stable and sovereign Lebanon. The discussion around disarming Hezbollah and dismantling its infrastructure points to a central U.S. foreign policy objective in the region.

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determined effort to reclaim Lebanon’s sovereignty, disarm Hezbollah and dismantle its terrorist infrastructure, and move towards peace.