Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun received Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam
Lebanon's Aoun, Salam review Washington negotiations
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Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun received Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam at Baabda Palace on Thursday to conduct a comprehensive review of the current national situation following a series of high-level diplomatic developments.
The meeting focused on two primary files: the start of trilateral negotiations in the United States and the outcome of the Lebanese ministerial delegation's recent trip to Damascus.
Monitoring Washington negotiations
A central pillar of the discussion was the commencement of negotiations at the US State Department, involving Lebanese, American, and 'Israeli' delegations.
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President Aoun and PM Salam reviewed the specific directives provided to the Lebanese team during the preparatory phase.
The two leaders agreed to remain in constant communication to monitor the progress of these talks closely, ensuring the delegation adheres to the established national framework as the sessions unfold in Washington.
Outcomes in Syria
Prime Minister Salam briefed the President on his recent visit to Syria, where he led a ministerial delegation for talks with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
According to the Prime Minister, the atmosphere of the meetings was "positive," focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors. The briefing highlighted that:
- Lebanese ministers held successful technical meetings with their Syrian counterparts.
- Both sides agreed to enhance cross-border cooperation.
- Ministers from both countries will maintain direct communication to follow up on the implementation of the specific topics discussed during the visit.
Council of ministers to convene
In addition to the diplomatic updates, President Aoun and PM Salam reached an agreement to hold a formal session of the Council of Ministers next week.
The session is expected to address the domestic implications of the ongoing negotiations and the implementation of the new cooperation agreements with Syria.
