President Michel Aoun – Page 23

Aoun receives credentials of Ambassadors of France, EU, and Chilli

4 December 2016

ident of the Republic, Michel Aoun, received on Monday the credentials of French Ambassador to Lebanon, Emanuel Bonne, European Union Ambassador to Lebanon, Christina Lassen, and Chilean Ambassador to Lebanon, Martha Chalhoub Romario.

Report: Cabinet Line-Up Close after President ‘Extends Hand’ to Political Parties

4 December 2016

An appeasing statement issued by the presidential palace came in parallel with indications that political parties might have reached an agreement over the thorny issue of distribution of ministerial portfolios, heralding the formation of a new cabinet soon, al-Joumhouria daily reported Saturday. The presidential message […]

Report: Aoun Defies Difficulties Hampering Cabinet Line-Up

4 December 2016

The presidential palace resumed in the last hours the activation of its contact channels in a bid to contribute to the facilitation of the obstacles that have so far hampered the formation of a new cabinet under the tenure of President Michel Aoun, al-Mustaqbal daily […]

Report: Aoun Defies Difficulties Hampering Cabinet Line-Up

4 December 2016

Aoun receives head of Iraqi Council for Dialogue between Religions

2 December 2016

President of the Lebanese Republic, General Michel Aoun, on Thursday received at Baabda Presidential Palace head of the Iraqi Council for Dialogue between Religions, Scholar Sayyid Jawad Al Khoei, and discussed with him the general condition and other affairs related to the dialogue between religions […]

Aoun’s Wednesday meetings

1 December 2016

President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, received on Wednesday at the presidential palace of Baabda, Central Bank Governor, Riyad Salameh with whom he addressed the banking and financial situation in Lebanon. At the end of the meeting, Salameh said the financial situation was stable. […]

Aoun hails Caritas humanitarian work

1 December 2016

President of the Lebanese Republic, General Michel Aoun, on Wednesday received at Baabda Presidential Palace a delegation of Caritas League chaired by Bishop Michel Aoun. President Aoun praised the humanitarian work of Caritas, notably in pacifying the pain of people and displaced persons. Separately, the […]

Aoun meets with Maronite league

29 November 2016

President Michel Aoun met on Monday with a delegation from the Maronite League headed by Antoine Qolaimous. The delegation told the press that the President asserted that all efforts will be exerted to form a Cabinet. “The formation can only take place under the ceiling […]

Cabinet Formation Hinging on ‘Concessions’ from Aoun, Hariri

28 November 2016

The cabinet formation process is still facing several obstacles, amid wrangling by several parties over specific portfolios, a media report said on Sunday. “The Marada Movement is still insisting on one of three key portfolios — public works, energy or telecommunications,” An Nahar newspaper said, […]

Aoun offers condolences to Cubans: May his memory empower the future of Cuba

27 November 2016

President Michel Aoun sent a telegram to the President of the Council of the State of Cuba, Raul Castro, offering his condolences on the passing of President Fidel Castro. Aoun praised the political and national stances of the late Castro, asserting that he has left […]

President Aoun hails major operation in Arsal

26 November 2016

Lebanese President Michel Aoun hailed the major operation carried out by the Lebanese Army in the northeastern town of Arsal on Friday in which a senior commander was detained along with other terrorists. “Such major operations boost stability in the country and put an end […]

REPORT: President Aoun stresses keenness on protecting Lebanon’s interests

26 November 2016

President Michel Aoun stressed that Lebanese will rise again; adding that the state will regain its power and Lebanon will restore its status the first economic, financial and ethical center in the east. Aoun noted he is keen on maintaining Lebanon’s interests and the citizens’ […]