Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi said the ceasefire agreement requires the handover of weapons to state institutions, stressing that this is a prerequisite for ending Israeli attacks, restoring sovereignty, and unlocking international assistance.
In an interview, Raggi said the conflict was launched without state approval and resulted in significant damage, prompting Lebanese authorities, alongside the United States, France, and Arab countries, to pursue a ceasefire. He stated that the agreement provides for dismantling Hezbollah’s military structure and limiting arms to five legitimate institutions, in exchange for halting Israeli operations.
Raggi said donor countries link aid, reconstruction, and investment to weapons exclusivity and economic reforms, praising the Lebanese Army’s performance south of the Litani and noting US support.
Regarding talks with Abbas Araghchi, Raggi said discussions addressed disagreements, including Iran’s role in Lebanon, and reiterated Lebanon’s position against external interference.
In an interview, Raggi said the conflict was launched without state approval and resulted in significant damage, prompting Lebanese authorities, alongside the United States, France, and Arab countries, to pursue a ceasefire. He stated that the agreement provides for dismantling Hezbollah’s military structure and limiting arms to five legitimate institutions, in exchange for halting Israeli operations.
Raggi said donor countries link aid, reconstruction, and investment to weapons exclusivity and economic reforms, praising the Lebanese Army’s performance south of the Litani and noting US support.
Regarding talks with Abbas Araghchi, Raggi said discussions addressed disagreements, including Iran’s role in Lebanon, and reiterated Lebanon’s position against external interference.
