US Congressman Darrell Issa said Thursday that Lebanon’s decisions should rest with its people, after meeting with President Joseph Aoun. ©Al-Markazia
US Congressman Darrell Issa emphasized Thursday that decision-making in Lebanon “must remain in the hands of the Lebanese people,” following a meeting with President Joseph Aoun.
Issa voiced confidence in the Lebanese government’s commitment to preserving peace and stability, and reaffirmed continued US support for the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF). “We will continue our efforts to enable the LAF to assert its authority,” he said.
He also called for a resolution to the issue of Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, noting that Israel “must understand that Lebanon is experiencing a new dawn.”
Issa concluded by affirming Washington’s commitment to supporting governance in Lebanon through its legitimate state institutions.
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