Accra:Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Youssef Rajji participated in the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). In his address, Rajji urged Iran and its affiliates to cease attacks against the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Jordan, expressing Lebanon's solidarity with these nations.
According to National news agency - Lebanon, Rajji emphasized Lebanon's commitment to UN Security Council Resolution 2817, advocating for an immediate cessation of attacks and the free transit through international waterways like the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. He asserted that Lebanon's government made a decisive decision in August 2025 to restrict weapons to legitimate security agencies, stating that sovereignty cannot coexist with dual arms.
Rajji criticized Hezbollah for dragging Lebanon into wars with Israel in October 2023 and March 2026, despite warnings. He condemned the occupation of Lebanese territory by Israel and called out repeated violations of Lebanon's sovereignty, urging Iran to stop interfering in Lebanon's internal affairs and supplying Hezbollah with arms.
He reaffirmed Lebanon's commitment to UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and other agreements, advocating for diplomatic solutions. Rajji highlighted a framework with the United States and Israel aimed at achieving Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, the return of displaced people, reconstruction, and the disarmament of armed groups to extend state authority over all Lebanese territory.
