Prime Minister Nawaf Salam received at the Grand Serail, the ambassadors of European Union countries, in the presence of the European Union Ambassador to Lebanon, Sandra De Waele.
Premier Salam thanked the representatives of the European Union countries for their continued humanitarian and economic support to Lebanon, and briefed them on the progress of the ongoing reforms and those expected to be implemented in the coming weeks and months.
Salam stressed that the state proceeds to extend its authority over all its territories, as stipulated in the Taif Agreement and the ministerial statement.
On the other hand, The PM commended the EU countries' contribution of more than $600 million to areas affected by the aggression, considering that "this support constitutes a fundamental pillar for strengthening the resilience of the population and maintaining stability."
The Prime Minister also stressed "the importance of renewing the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for an additional year, given its pivotal role in endorsing stability in the south and implementing Resolution 1701."
For their part, the ambassadors affirmed the European Union's unwavering commitment to supporting Lebanon, emphasizing their "continued support for the reform process, particularly in the economic and financial sectors, as well as for the independence of the judiciary."
They also expressed their "support for steps that facilitate the safe and sustainable return of displaced Syrians to their homeland."
Salam also received US Ambassador to Lebanon, Lisa A. Johnson, with whom he discussed the general situation and political developments.
Premier Salam thanked the representatives of the European Union countries for their continued humanitarian and economic support to Lebanon, and briefed them on the progress of the ongoing reforms and those expected to be implemented in the coming weeks and months.
Salam stressed that the state proceeds to extend its authority over all its territories, as stipulated in the Taif Agreement and the ministerial statement.
On the other hand, The PM commended the EU countries' contribution of more than $600 million to areas affected by the aggression, considering that "this support constitutes a fundamental pillar for strengthening the resilience of the population and maintaining stability."
The Prime Minister also stressed "the importance of renewing the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for an additional year, given its pivotal role in endorsing stability in the south and implementing Resolution 1701."
For their part, the ambassadors affirmed the European Union's unwavering commitment to supporting Lebanon, emphasizing their "continued support for the reform process, particularly in the economic and financial sectors, as well as for the independence of the judiciary."
They also expressed their "support for steps that facilitate the safe and sustainable return of displaced Syrians to their homeland."
Salam also received US Ambassador to Lebanon, Lisa A. Johnson, with whom he discussed the general situation and political developments.
