King congratulates Lebanon's President Aoun in phone call

His Majesty King Abdullah II, in a phone call on Friday, congratulated Lebanon President Joseph Aoun on his election.

His Majesty wished President Aoun success in serving Lebanon and its people, reiterating Jordan’s keenness to advance ties and expand cooperation between the two countries across various fields.

The King reaffirmed Jordan’s support for Lebanon in safeguarding its security and stability, and ensuring prosperity for its people.

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On Thursday, Joseph Aoun was elected as the new President of Lebanon, securing votes of two-thirds of the MPs.

Aoun, the commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, gained widespread support from both local political factions and international stakeholders.