President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, considered that the recent escalation of Israeli-Iranian confrontations and the accelerating developments accompanying them, especially the bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities at dawn today, are likely to raise the level of fear of expanding the scope of tension in a way that threatens security and stability in more than one region and country. He added that this calls for "self-restraint" and the launch of "constructive and serious negotiations" to restore stability to the countries of the region and avoid further killing and destruction, especially since this escalation could continue for a long period.
President Aoun called on leaders of capable countries to intervene to put an end to what is happening before it is too late, pointing out that Lebanon, its leadership, parties and people, are aware today, more than ever before, that the country has paid a heavy price for the wars that broke out on its land and in the region, and is unwilling to pay more, for there is no national interest in doing so, particualrly since the cost of these wars is beyond what it can bear.
Since dawn today, President Aoun has been closely monitoring the military developments resulting from the bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities. He has remained in contact with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, National Defense Minister Major General Michel Menassa, Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal, and security chiefs, stressing the need for taking necessary measures to maintain stability in the country.
President Aoun called on leaders of capable countries to intervene to put an end to what is happening before it is too late, pointing out that Lebanon, its leadership, parties and people, are aware today, more than ever before, that the country has paid a heavy price for the wars that broke out on its land and in the region, and is unwilling to pay more, for there is no national interest in doing so, particualrly since the cost of these wars is beyond what it can bear.
Since dawn today, President Aoun has been closely monitoring the military developments resulting from the bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities. He has remained in contact with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, National Defense Minister Major General Michel Menassa, Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal, and security chiefs, stressing the need for taking necessary measures to maintain stability in the country.