Lebanese President Joseph Aoun Meets Macron in France to Bolster Reforms and Regional Security
Joseph Aoun's first official visit to the West emphasizes Lebanon's political and economic recovery, with discussions on Hezbollah disarmament, border security, and international reconstruction efforts.
- Joseph Aoun, elected in January 2025, is in France for his first Western trip, highlighting the historical partnership between Lebanon and France.
- Aoun and Macron are addressing Lebanon's economic crisis, political reforms, and the disarmament of Hezbollah as part of the post-conflict recovery process.
- A trilateral meeting with Syrian interim President Ahmad al-Chareh focuses on shared border security challenges and trafficking issues.
- France reaffirmed its commitment to organizing an international conference for Lebanon's reconstruction, though no date has been set.
- Lebanon's leadership expressed full commitment to implementing UN Resolution 1701, which includes a ceasefire with Israel and Hezbollah's disarmament.
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Le Figaro 