President Joseph Aoun assured US Ambassador Tom Barrack that Lebanon looks forward to Washington’s support in its efforts to revive the country on various levels, foremost among them securing safety and stability in the south through the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the five occupied hills, the cessation of hostile acts, and the extension of UNIFIL’s mandate. UNIFIL works in coordination with the Lebanese Army to implement Resolution 1701.
President Aoun said: "The army deployed south of the Litani River continues to fully implement Resolution 1701 by removing armed manifestations, confiscating weapons and ammunition, and preventing any armed presence other than security agencies. However, it has been unable to complete its mission due to the ongoing Israeli occupation of the five hills and their surroundings."
He emphasized to Barrack that the reform process has started and will not stop, alongside combating corruption and activating state institutions and agencies to keep pace with developments in various fields.
President Aoun said: "The army deployed south of the Litani River continues to fully implement Resolution 1701 by removing armed manifestations, confiscating weapons and ammunition, and preventing any armed presence other than security agencies. However, it has been unable to complete its mission due to the ongoing Israeli occupation of the five hills and their surroundings."
He emphasized to Barrack that the reform process has started and will not stop, alongside combating corruption and activating state institutions and agencies to keep pace with developments in various fields.
