Lebanese President Asks Qatar to Pressure Israel on Southern Attacks
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Friday, asking Qatar to pressure Israel to stop attacks in southern Lebanon. Aoun also discussed energy cooperation and expressed solidarity with Gulf states targeted by recent attacks. The meeting aimed to de-escalate tensions and foster stability in the region.
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- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun asked Qatar to pressure Israel to halt attacks in southern Lebanon.
- Aoun met with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Baabda Palace.
- Lebanon presented claims of Israeli strikes causing casualties and destruction in southern villages.
- The leaders discussed energy cooperation and Qatar's potential aid for Lebanon's electricity crisis.
- Aoun praised Qatar's efforts to prevent regional escalation and expressed solidarity with Gulf states.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun requested on Friday that Qatar continue its efforts with Arab and other nations to pressure Israel to cease its attacks in southern Lebanon and implement the framework agreement reached through U.S.-mediated negotiations. Aoun made these remarks during a meeting with Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, at the Baabda Palace.
During the meeting, Aoun presented Lebanon's claims regarding Israeli strikes, which he stated have caused casualties and destruction in villages and towns. He thanked Qatar for its support and urged its continued efforts to promote regional stability. Aoun praised the endeavors of Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and the Qatari leadership in bridging gaps and preventing escalation, describing the Prime Minister's visit to Beirut as a "new message of hope."
The Lebanese President also condemned attacks against Gulf states, including recent strikes in Saudi Arabia, expressing Lebanon's solidarity with these nations. Energy cooperation was another key topic, with Aoun expressing readiness to expand bilateral ties, particularly in light of Qatar's past willingness to assist with Lebanon's electricity crisis.
The meeting was attended by Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Reci, Qatari Minister of State Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi, and Qatar's Ambassador to Lebanon, Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
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