Geagea Congratulates Aoun on First Anniversary, Stresses State Sovereignty, Timely Elections
1/16/2026 2:10:00 PM
The media office of Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea said Geagea held a phone call with President Joseph Aoun, congratulating him on the first anniversary of his election to the presidency.
According to the statement, Geagea said the past year marked a genuine starting point for restoring the state and placing it back on the right track toward a functioning and capable state. He praised the positions expressed by President Aoun on the anniversary, describing them as a clear extension of the inaugural address, particularly with regard to affirming the exclusivity of arms in the hands of the Lebanese state and limiting decisions of war and peace to state authority, in line with the constitution and national sovereignty.
The statement added that the call also addressed regional developments, with emphasis on the need to shield Lebanon from regional conflicts to safeguard its stability, security, and national interests.
Discussions further covered key domestic issues, notably the parliamentary elections, stressing the importance of holding them on schedule and enabling non-resident Lebanese to vote from their countries of residence for all members of parliament.
According to the statement, Geagea said the past year marked a genuine starting point for restoring the state and placing it back on the right track toward a functioning and capable state. He praised the positions expressed by President Aoun on the anniversary, describing them as a clear extension of the inaugural address, particularly with regard to affirming the exclusivity of arms in the hands of the Lebanese state and limiting decisions of war and peace to state authority, in line with the constitution and national sovereignty.
The statement added that the call also addressed regional developments, with emphasis on the need to shield Lebanon from regional conflicts to safeguard its stability, security, and national interests.
Discussions further covered key domestic issues, notably the parliamentary elections, stressing the importance of holding them on schedule and enabling non-resident Lebanese to vote from their countries of residence for all members of parliament.