Egyptian ambassador: Cairo fully supports President Aoun’s positions on exclusive state authority over arms
10/27/2025 2:40:00 PM
Following his meeting with President of the Republic Joseph Aoun, Egyptian Ambassador to Lebanon Alaa Moussa, stated that the visit of Egyptian Intelligence Chief Major General Hassan Rashad “falls within the framework of ongoing political and security coordination with Lebanon.”
Moussa emphasized that “Egypt is exerting all efforts to help de-escalate tensions, "adding that “the growing scale and pace of Israeli attacks require vigilance.”
The diplomat affirmed Egypt’s full support for President Aoun’s stance on exclusive state control of arms and Lebanon’s readiness to engage in negotiations, saying Cairo “stands firmly behind the president’s approach and offers its assistance.”
Moussa emphasized that “Egypt is exerting all efforts to help de-escalate tensions, "adding that “the growing scale and pace of Israeli attacks require vigilance.”
The diplomat affirmed Egypt’s full support for President Aoun’s stance on exclusive state control of arms and Lebanon’s readiness to engage in negotiations, saying Cairo “stands firmly behind the president’s approach and offers its assistance.”