US EditionKing congratulates newly elected Lebanese president
- Joseph Aoun was elected as Lebanon's President on Thursday, receiving congratulations from various entities, including the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert.
- Hennis-Plasschaert described the election as a long-awaited first step to overcome Lebanon's political vacuum and provide functioning state institutions.
- She emphasized the need for decision-makers to prioritize Lebanon's interests and not personal or political considerations.
- The UN looks forward to collaborating with President Aoun to support Lebanon in achieving meaningful reforms and enhancing security and stability.
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King congratulates newly elected Lebanese president
AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah congratulated Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on winning the confidence of Lebanon’s parliament, which elected him as president, wishing him success, and the Lebanese people continued progress and prosperity.In a cable to President Aoun, His Majesty reiterated Jordan’s support for Lebanon’s security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity,
For the first time in two years, Lebanon has a president. Parliament decided to invest the army chief, Joseph Aoun, as the new head of state.
“I congratulate Lebanon on the election of the President. It is an important step for the reconstruction of a strong and sovereign Lebanese State”, wrote António Costa in a post on the social network X.
Iran congratulates Lebanon on election of new president
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday congratulated the Lebanese nation, government and all active political parties and groups on the election of Army Commander Joseph Aoun as Lebanon’s new president
U.S. President Joseph Biden congratulated Lebanon's President-elect Joseph Aoun on his election to the post today, the White House said.
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