Loyalty must be to the state alone, Aoun tells Lebanon ministers
BEIRUT(RAHNUMA): Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has told ministers in the country’s new government that their “loyalty and allegiance must be to the state alone, not to any other entity.” Speaking after the official group photo in the presidential palace courtyard, Aoun also told the 24 ministers in Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s government that they “are […]
Lebanese president, Spanish defence minister meet on ceasefire progress, ties
Beirut, Jan 21 (IANS) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called for Israel’s immediate withdrawal from disputed territories during a meeting on Tuesday with Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles. The talks come amid rising tensions along the border, exacerbated by violations of a recent ceasefire agreement. Aoun warned that Israel’s potential failure to meet the deadlines set […]
Arab, international support for Lebanon pours in as Aoun set to form government
BEIRUT(RAHNUMA): Joseph Aoun’s first day as president of Lebanon was marked by strong Arab and international support. Parliamentary consultations to name a new prime minister will take place next week. Imran Riza, UN humanitarian coordinator in Lebanon, announced the allocation of $30 million from the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund to address urgent humanitarian needs caused by […]
