President Michel Aoun – Page 17

Aoun to Lebanese expats in Cairo: We will work on preserving Lebanon stability

14 February 2017

President Michel Aoun on Monday promised work on preserving security and stability in Lebanon, especially in the wake of the agreement reached in the nation, vowing to use his status to make peace between the “brotherly” countries in conflict. “In Lebanon, we reached an agreement […]

Aoun meets Pope Tawadros II, al Azhar Grand Imam

14 February 2017

Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria on Monday welcomed President Michel Aoun, currently on a state trip in Egypt, as being “the key Christian leader in the Levant,” renewing felicitation on his election as head of the Lebanese republic “following a long vacuum.” Aoun […]

President Aoun interviewed by Al Ahram: I am a reformer

13 February 2017

President of the Republic, Michel Aoun, told on Sunday Al Ahram newspaper that Lebanese-Egyptian relations were good, stressing that bilateral cooperation in all sectors is welcomed by both countries. President Aoun’s words came during an interview published today with the editor in Chief of Al […]

Report: Aoun to Visit Egypt, Jordan Next Week to Improve Ties

13 February 2017

The Baabda Presidential Palace has completed arrangements for President Michel Aoun’s trip to Egypt and Jordan next week, his second Arab trip after his election as president, media reports said on Saturday. A delegation will accompany Aoun and is comprised of Minister of Finance Ali […]

President Aoun to CBC Egypt: Hezbollah weapons are complementary to army’s action

13 February 2017

President of the Republic, Michel Aoun, said in an interview with CBC Egypt that Hezbollah’s weaponries were complementary to the army’s action, and do not oppose it. “As long as a part of the territory is occupied by Israel, which also has covetousness in Lebanese […]

Saint Maroun mass kicks off in presence of head of State and government

10 February 2017

The mass celebrating Saint Maroun began on Thursday morning in Mar Maroun Church in Beirut’s Gemmayze, headed by Archbishop Boulos Matar. The mass is attended by President Michel Aoun, Premier Saad Hariri and other officials.

Aoun tasks Justice Ministry to press charges over Istanbul New Year’s attack

9 February 2017

President Michel Aoun on Wednesday tasked Minister of Justice, Salim Jreissati, with communicating with the families of Istanbul New Year’s nightclub attack, with the purpose of pressing charges against perpetrators in preservation of the victims’ rights. Contacts will be held with the Turkish competent authorities […]

Aoun: Problem lies in transgression of laws

8 February 2017

President of the Republic, Michel Aoun, said on Tuesday that the problem was not the absence of legal documents but the transgression of laws and their non-implementation. President Aoun called for work in order to consecrate the cultural piers that would contribute in the exit […]

El-Husseini: Referendum is constitutional, represents utmost democracy

7 February 2017

Translator: Cynthia P. FEGHALI “One cannot wait for a house burglar,” says former Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament Hussein El-Husseini, raising the Constitution’s book in the face of a dominant political class going against this Constitution: “They have become like burglars of houses. Whatever people […]

Report: Proportional Representation Back into the Spotlight

7 February 2017

Prospects are emerging that a proportional representation vote law for the upcoming parliamentary polls where Lebanon is divided into 13 districts could be put for discussion, al-Akhbar daily reported on Monday. The next stage will witness suggestions made by President Michel Aoun to hold the […]

Saudi Minister Meets Aoun, Says New Ambassador to Lebanon Appointed

7 February 2017

President Michel Aoun held talks with Saudi State Minister for Gulf Affairs Thamer al-Sabhan on Monday at the Presidential Palace, the state-run National News Agency reported. Al-Sabahan stressed during his meeting with Aoun that his visit comes in the “framework of following up on discussions […]

Aoun: Parliamentary Vote to be Held on Time under Consensual Law

20 January 2017

President Michel Aoun announced Thursday that the upcoming parliamentary elections will be held “on time” and according to a law “that enjoys the consensus of the Lebanese.” Aoun also called for voting for “parties and not individuals” in the parliamentary polls. “We have founded parties […]