Cairo: President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, on Tuesday met with United Nations Secretary-General Ant³nio Guterres to discuss the situation in southern Lebanon, particularly focusing on Israel's continued presence in the Five Hills area. This meeting occurred in the context of the upcoming Arab Summit in Cairo.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the discussions between President Aoun and Secretary-General Guterres were centered on the impact of the ongoing situation in southern Lebanon. The talks aimed to address the concerns surrounding Israel's presence and its implications for regional stability. The meeting underscored the importance of collaboration between Lebanon and the United Nations in addressing these issues.
The discussions are part of broader diplomatic efforts by Lebanon to engage international partners ahead of the Arab Summit. The presence of Israeli forces in the Five Hills area has been a longstanding point of contention between the two countries. The meeting with the UN Chief is seen as a strategic move by Lebanon to garner international support and bring attention to its concerns at a high-profile international forum.