President Michel Aoun – Page 3

Lebanon and the Task of Cabinet Formation

6 July 2018

Until today, Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri’s effort have failed to make a breakthrough in the government formation process. Moreover, the PM Hariri issued on Friday a circular, clarifying circular 21/2018 issued on June 7 and which calls on caretaker ministers to comply with article 64 […]

Aoun tries to demarcate the border to regain the occupied territories.

6 July 2018

Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun and according to a statement from the Presidency Friday said that Lebanon is attempting to demarcate maritime and land borders with Israel in order to reclaim Lebanese territory, especially those involving oil and gas as well as the Shebaa farms and […]

Dignified and Safe return for Syrian refugees

14 June 2018

In May, Lebanese President Michel Aoun said U.N. and EU comments pointed to “a disguised settlement (of refugees in Lebanon) that contradicts our constitution and sovereignty”. UNHCR has denied trying to stop Syrians going home, saying it supports return when it is safe, and helps […]

Hariri for a fast Cabinet formation: “We must adopt Rotation to avoid Political Sectarianism.”

26 May 2018

Prime Minister Saad Hariri said on Thursday, after being appointed to form a new Cabinet by a large majority in Parliament (111 out of 128 votes), that he would work to quickly form a “national entente government adding that rotation in cabinet portfolios is required […]

For a better Lebanon..Make Your Vote Count!

21 April 2018

By Dr. Elie Haddad We are voting for the first time in the diaspora for the first time on the 29th of April. I understand all those who were expecting more of the candidates of ‘Tayyar’, more from the past 18 months of the presidency […]

MP Ibrahim Kanaan: “Residency Does Not Imply Naturalization…”

13 April 2018

MP Ibrahim Kanaan spoke to the media on Tuesday, following the meeting of the Change and Reform bloc and said that the grants and credits destined for Lebanon at CEDRE conference must be coupled with a bundle of necessary reforms, adding that the Paris IV […]

FPM Byblos Candidate Dr. Walid Najib el-Khoury: “You’ve elected the President and Now the Era awaits Your Support…”

3 April 2018

As part of his campaign, the candidate of the Change and Reform bloc in Jbeil-Kessrouan Dr. Walid Najib Al-Khoury, made several tours in the region. In all his meetings, Khoury emphasized the importance of the role played by President Michel Aoun, and the need to […]

MP Ziad Assouad: “No One Can eliminate Jezzine’s Decision.”

1 April 2018

Parliament member Ziad Assouad declared that we have to raise our voice in the face of anyone who tries or will try to eliminate the decision of Jezzine and its identity and the dissolution of its entity. He also noted while in front of the […]

Lebanese President Warns of Country’s Bankruptcy… We must buy Electricity from any Source!

29 March 2018

“The bankruptcy warning was issued to hold everyone accountable and we must buy electricity from any source and regardless the means.” President Aoun’s statement was the first direct warning of its kind on the economic situation in Lebanon after meeting the Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi […]

Lebanon – Brazil to sign defense agreement

6 March 2018

President General Michel Aoun, received at the Baabda Palace, the Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Aloysio Nunes Ferreira. Mr Ferreira announced on monday that Lebanon and Brazil will sign a defense agreement. This agreement will “open a legal framework for the cooperation that already exists between […]

President Aoun Warns and Abi Khalil Explains!

16 February 2018

President Aoun: “Lebanon needs a quick Solution to the Electricity Dilemma..Or Else! President Michel Aoun sounded the alarm and stressed the need to find a quick solution for the Lebanon’s power shortage. “Soon there shall be a severe power shortage that will affect the Lebanese […]

President Aoun discusses latest development in Syria with Berri and Hariri

10 February 2018

President of the Republic, Michel Aoun, discussed the latest developments in Syria after Israeli strikes early Saturday with Speaker Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Saad Hariri, who is outside Lebanon, NNA correspondent said. President Aoun also called Defense Minister Yaacoub Sarraf and Lebanese Army chief […]