Shafaq News- Washington/ Beirut
US President Donald Trump congratulated Lebanese PresidentJoseph Aoun on the signing of the framework agreement between Lebanon andIsrael under Washington's sponsorship.
According to the Lebanese Presidency, Trump said during a phonecall with Aoun that the United States would work to provide what is needed toimplement the agreement and help restore security and stability in Lebanon. Headded that Washington would support Lebanon's economy and its legitimatesecurity forces so the country can restore its role in the region and theworld.
The US president also pointed out that he expects to meetAoun soon in Washington.
Aoun, for his part, thanked Trump for his support, notingthe Lebanese government would assume its responsibilities in implementing theframework deal. He also voiced hope that the United States will ensure allagreed commitments are met, particularly by pressing Israel to withdraw fromthe territory it occupies in southern Lebanon to allow the Lebanese army todeploy up to the international border.
Signed in Washington on June 26, the agreement outlines aphased Israeli withdrawal linked to the Lebanese army's deployment across thesouth and the disarmament of non-state armed groups. While Aoun and PrimeMinister Nawaf Salam have backed the deal, Hezbollah andseveral other political parties have rejected it, saying it favors Israel anddoes not guarantee a full Israeli withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territory.
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