Lebanon's President and U.S. Officials Discuss Ceasefire Oversight and State Authority
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun spoke by phone with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. They discussed the Switzerland talks and a proposed American-Lebanese-Iranian ceasefire oversight mechanism.
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- Aoun spoke separately with J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio.
- The calls centered on the Switzerland talks and ceasefire oversight.
- The sides discussed an American-Lebanese-Iranian monitoring mechanism.
- Aoun thanked the U.S. for supporting Lebanon and ending the war.
- His office said Lebanon alone is responsible for sovereignty and security.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held separate phone calls with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The conversations focused on the talks in Switzerland and on setting up an American-Lebanese-Iranian mechanism to oversee the ceasefire.
According to Aoun’s office, the president thanked Washington for its attention to Lebanon as efforts continue to end the war. He said the U.S. role helps strengthen the authority of the Lebanese state and its independent decision-making.
Aoun’s office added that Lebanon is the sole body responsible for protecting national sovereignty, the dignity of Lebanese citizens, and their safety.
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