Baabda: President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, on Tuesday afternoon received Minister of Telecommunications Charles Hajj at Baabda Palace. The discussion reportedly touched on an array of hour issues, and the outcomes of President Aoun’s visit to New York.
According to National News Agency – Lebanon, the meeting also addressed recent local developments. President Aoun also received MP Melhem Riachy, with whom he discussed the country’s political developments and the upcoming parliamentary election’s entitlement in light of the parliament’s sessions. MP Riachy stated that President Aoun insists on holding parliamentary elections on time.
At the diplomatic level, President Aoun received the US Charg© d’Affaires in Lebanon, Keith Haningan. Their discussion covered a number of issues related to the internal situation in light of recent developments and the U.S. position on them. The US Charg© d’Affaires reiterated his country’s support for Lebanon and the Lebanese Army specifically.
The conversation further addressed regional developments and the situation in Gaza, in light of the initiative announced yesterday by US President Donald Trump.