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French President Emmanuel Macron receives Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri at the Elysee Palace in Paris. (Dalati & Nohra)

Hariri Concluding Paris Trip: Backing Army Strengthens Lebanon’s Institutions

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 3, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut – Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri declared on Saturday that supporting the army strengthens the Lebanese state and “enables it to combat terrorism” that is threatening several countries. He hoped at the end of his two-day visit to Paris where he met...

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Lebanese President Michel Aoun and Army Commander General Joseph Aoun hold a news conference at the Baabda Palace on Wednesday (Dalati & Nohra)

Lebanese President, Army Commander Declare Victory over Terrorism

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 31, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut- Lebanese President Michel Aoun declared Lebanon’s victory over terrorism, calling on the Lebanese to be proud of their army and security forces. He underlined the need “to take advantage of the victory to consolidate rapprochement and prevent political...

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Lebanese President Michel Aoun meets with Iran’s assistant FM for Arab and African affairs Hussein Jaber Ansari and his accompanying delegation at the Baabda Palace. (Dalati & Nohra)

Iran Assistant FM: We are Committed to Consolidating Ties with Lebanon

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 22, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut – Iran’s assistant Foreign Minister for Arab and African affairs Hussein Jaber Ansari reiterated his country’s determination to “consolidate and strengthen bilateral relations and constructive cooperation with Lebanon in various fields,” praising the country’s...

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Lebanese President Michel Aoun meets a delegation from the diaspora at the presidential palace in Baabda on August 8. (Dalati & Nohra)

Aoun: National Unity Protected Lebanon against Terrorism

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 8, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut – Lebanese President Michel Aoun stressed on Monday that the country’s national unity was bolstered recently, which helped it overcome challenges. He remarked: “National unity protected Lebanon and allowed it to confront terrorism with a national will.” The...

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Lebanese President Michel Aoun meet with UN Special Coordinator to Lebanon Sigrid Kaag. Dalati and Nohra photo

Aoun: Lebanon is Committed to Implementation of Resolution 1701

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 29, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut- Lebanese President Michel Aoun has informed UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag that the country was fully committed to the implementation of UN Resolution 1701. “We know the potential consequences of not abiding by this resolution [1701],” a...