President of the republic Michel Aoun briefed the Council of Ministers on Wednesday over the outcome of his visits in Egypt and Jordan, stressing on bolstering cooperation between Lebanon and the two Arab countries.
Aoun also highlighted the importance of national unity, adding that the Lebanese people have become a model of relations among the people of the world.
Moreover, he underlined the obligation to protect national stances “away from sectarianism,” as well as the importance of dialogue among all the Lebanese.
“Lebanon will keep calling for peace and love,” Aoun said, vowing to convey this “message” during his visits abroad.
It is to note that Aoun’s next trip is to The Vatican, before joining the Arab summit in Jordan.
He also asserted that he would carry the Palestinian Cause before the regional and international instances.
Furthermore, Aoun informed the Cabinet of the outcome of his meeting with the World Bank’s Vice President, and U.S. officials, to whom he maintained that “Lebanon is assuming its full duty in protecting its territories and borders, as well as in defending its people and fighting terrorism.”
The President also said that he renewed to the British Ambassador Lebanon’s commitment to international resolutions, in top of which resolution 1701. “Lebanon did not attack anybody. It is a duty to protect borders against any hostility. This is our right to defend ourselves.”
Afterwards, Prime Minister Saad Hariri renewed his government’s commitment to the state policy and respect of UN resolutions and Arab ties.
