This is Beirut - Joseph Aoun

US Lawmakers Urge Lebanese Leaders to 'End Hezbollah’s Influence'

This is Beirut, 29/01 11:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In an open letter sent on Tuesday, US lawmakers Darin LaHood and Darrell Issa, co-chairs of the US-Lebanon Friendship Caucus in the House of Representatives, urged Lebanese leaders to end Hezbollah’s influence on the country’s political and security landscape. The letter, addressed to President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf ...

CCLC Backs New Lebanese Leadership and Urges Reforms

This is Beirut, 28/01 13:56 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese-Canadian Coordination Committee (CCLC) has emphasized the need to end Iranian control of arms as a crucial condition to unlock global support for Lebanon. The CCLC expressed strong support for newly elected President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Judge Nawaf Salam, praising their potential to restore sovereignty, combat ...

Lebanon Nominates Mustapha Adib as Candidate to International Court of Justice

This is Beirut, 28/01 13:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon's Ambassador to Germany and UNESCO, Mustapha Adib, was officially nominated by Lebanon on Tuesday for membership on the International Court of Justice (ICJ), following instructions from President Joseph Aoun. This nomination follows Judge Nawaf Salam's resignation from the ICJ after accepting the role of Prime Minister-designate to form ...

Aoun: The Deposit Issue Calls for Coordinated Efforts

This is Beirut, 27/01 13:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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The President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, emphasized that resolving the issue of deposits requires “coordinated efforts.” He made these comments during a discussion with a delegation from the Association of Banks in Lebanon (ABL), led by its president, Salim Sfeir. President Aoun stated that “resolving the banking crisis requires ...

Southern Lebanon Residents Return Amid Ongoing Israeli Attacks

This is Beirut, 27/01 10:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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South Lebanon residents accompanied by the army tried to return to their villages on Monday, a day after Israeli fire killed more than 20 people in the area, even though the Israeli withdrawal deadline was extended until February 18. Dozens of vehicles carrying families headed towards border towns, a day after hundreds tried unsuccessfully ...

Presidents Aoun and Macron Call for Implementation of Ceasefire Agreement

This is Beirut, 25/01 17:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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In the run-up to the January 27 deadline for Israeli forces to complete their withdrawal from southern Lebanon, as stipulated in the ceasefire agreement that came into force on November 27, the President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, received a call from French President Emmanuel Macron. They discussed developments in the situation in ...

UAE Announces Reopening of Embassy in Beirut

This is Beirut, 24/01 23:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Friday that it has reopened its embassy in Lebanon, years after it was closed in solidarity with Saudi Arabia. According to state news agency WAM, the Emirati embassy in Beirut "has officially resumed diplomatic activities." Omar Obaid al-Shamsi, Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ...

Renewed Gulf Support: Kuwait's Foreign Minister in Lebanon to Strengthen Ties

This is Beirut, 24/01 12:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In a bolstered show of Gulf support for Lebanon, Kuwait's Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al Yahya embarked on an official visit to Beirut following the recent visit of Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan. Minister Al Yahya arrived in Beirut on Friday morning alongside a delegation. He kickstarted his visit with a meeting at Baabda Palace with ...

Geagea Expresses Cautious Optimism About Lebanon's Future

This is Beirut, 23/01 22:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In an interview on MTV’s Sar al-Wa’et (It’s About Time) on Thursday, Samir Geagea, the leader of the Lebanese Forces (LF), shared cautious optimism about Lebanon’s future, particularly following the election of President Joseph Aoun and the nomination of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Geagea stressed that while Lebanon is not yet at its ...

Faisal bin Farhan from Baabda: A Strong and Unwavering Support for Joseph Aoun

Lyne Sammouri, 23/01 19:33 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In a significant diplomatic move, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud concluded his visit to Baabda, where he met with newly elected President Joseph Aoun. This visit marks a historic moment, as it is the first time in 15 years that a high-ranking Saudi diplomat has visited Beirut. During the visit, Minister bin Farhan reiterated ...

President Aoun Urges Swift Return of Syrian Refugees

This is Beirut, 23/01 14:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun has underlined Lebanon’s urgent need for a solution to the Syrian refugee crisis, stressing that the country can no longer bear the economic and social burdens associated with hosting displaced Syrians. “The main goal should be the return of these refugees to their country, not their continued stay in Lebanon,” ...

Displaced Syrians Reluctant to Go Home Despite Assad’s Ouster

Samar El-Kadi, 23/01 12:05 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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In his inaugural speech, President Joseph Aoun vowed to seek a quick solution for the Syrian refugee crisis in Lebanon by ensuring their return home following the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Describing the Syrian refugees’ protracted presence as having existential implications for Lebanon, Aoun pledged in his address before ...