Baghdad: On the sidelines of the 34th Arab Summit in Baghdad, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam held a meeting with UN Secretary-General Ant³nio Guterres. Discussions touched on the latest developments in Lebanon and the ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, Salam stressed "Lebanon's categorical rejection of these attacks" and the "need for their immediate cessation," asserting that "the continued Israeli occupation of parts of Lebanese territory constitutes a flagrant violation of international legitimacy resolutions, foremost of which is Resolution 1701."
Salam also reiterated Lebanon's emphasis on the importance of the role played by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), and the Lebanese government's commitment to full cooperation with the peacekeeping forces to maintain security and stability along the Blue Line.