President Michel Aoun – Page 4

Lebanon Signs First offshore Oil and Gas Exploration Agreements…

9 February 2018

Lebanon’s energy minister Cesar Abi Khalil said Friday there would be full exploration in an offshore energy block that partially lies in waters disputed by neighboring Israel. “We have confirmed and reaffirmed that Block 9 is located within the Lebanese maritime waters and is fully […]

Aoun blames the international community for the Syrian refugees case.

30 January 2018

The President of the Republic, Michel Aoun, said Monday, in a joint press conference with his German counterpart, that “dealing with the repercussions of the Syrian refugees file is an international responsibility”, calling for effective efforts to achieve the goal of “putting an end” to […]

“Relationship Between Lebanon and Kuwait is strong”, President Aoun Says ahead of Kuwait Trip

22 January 2018

Lebanese President Michel Aoun is set to start a two-day official visit to Kuwait tomorrow Tuesday, upon the invitation of Emir Sabah al-Jaber al-Sabah, for talks over the bilateral relations and latest developments on the regional and international scenes. “The relationship between Lebanon and Kuwait […]

(Video) President Aoun Visits Dr. Jamil Zogheib!

20 January 2018

The President of the Republic, Michel Aoun, paid a visit this Friday to Dr. Jamil Zogheib at his residence in Jeita, accompanied by General Shamel Roukoz. Dr. Jamil Zogheib is a pediatrician who, 10 years ago, suffered severe amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) that progressively led […]

Higher Defense Council: Construction of Separation Wall on Southern Border Violates Resolution 1701

20 January 2018

Lebanon’s Higher Defense Council convened on Friday and announced that the country will take all the possible measures to prevent Israel from violating U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701 through its controversial border wall plan. “Israel’s construction of the wall along the Blue Line does not […]

President Aoun Meets a Delegation From The Schools Parent Committee

14 January 2018

The President of the Republic Michel Aoun met a Delegation from the schools’ parent committee Saturday and assured its members that he is closely following-up on the circumstances which accompanied the wage grid endorsement and its impact on the educational sector. President Michel Aoun disclosed […]

(Pics & Videos) New Year’s Eve in Downtown Beirut New York Style! Beirut Ranks 7 Worldwide!

1 January 2018

Lebanon was ready to welcome the New Year 2018 in Downtown Beirut, matching the likes of New York’s Times Square. For the first time in years, all Lebanese watched the countdown and celebrated in Downtown Beirut, for free. The New Year’s Eve in Downtown Beirut […]

President Aoun Blasts Trump’s decision about Jerusalem at Turkey’s Summit

13 December 2017

Leaders of majority Muslim nations gathered in Istanbul Wednesday and condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel as unlawful. The meeting came as unrest in the Middle East continues, along with growing criticism over the Jerusalem move. The […]

Muslim leaders extraordinary summit in Istanbul

13 December 2017

Leaders of Muslim countries met today in Istanbul for an extraordinary summit to discuss “repercussions” from the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) session aims to produce a “unified Islamic position.” The umbrella organization of 57-members called U.S. […]

Lebanese PM Saad Hariri Steps Back from Resignation

5 December 2017

Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced on Tuesday that he is stepping back from his resignation after an extraordinary government meeting that endorsed the country’s dissociation policy. In a statement he read to reporters, the PM announced that he had withdrawn his resignation in a step […]

(Video) President Michel Aoun in Italy on Official Visit

29 November 2017

Lebanese President Michel Aoun arrived in Rome with the accompanying delegation. Upon his arrival the Lebanese President Michel Aoun made a brief statement to the Italian press, La Stampa, and declared that the future of the region will be set off in Beirut and added, […]

(Video/Pics) President Aoun: “Violence against Women destroys the Family!”

25 November 2017

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, President Michel Aoun attended a statue unveiling ceremony held at one of the entrances of Baabda presidential palace, in the presence of the President Aoun’s consultant for environmental affairs, Mrs. Claudine Aoun Roukoz. […]