Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.
Lebanon vows full state control over south, says PM
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- Beirut pushes unified army, state authority.
- Lebanon rejects sectarianism, backs army unity.
- Beirut demands full 'Israeli' withdrawal, prisoner return.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam delivered a series of official declarations emphasizing the necessity of extending full state sovereignty across the southern region to guarantee security for all citizens.
Reaffirming the government's constitutional foundation, Prime Minister Salam declared that the administration remains dedicated to building a state loyal to the constitution and the National Accord Document.
The leadership emphasized that international diplomatic channels remain open to bolster national defense institutions, with the government continuing to mobilize Arab and international support to develop the capabilities of the army.
Calls for army cohesion
Prime Minister Salam underscored that the identity of the military reflects the singular identity of a unified Lebanon, urging national vigilance against internal division.
Addressing national sacrifices, Prime Minister Salam asserted that the best tribute to fallen martyrs is to build a state of strong institutions for their children, stressing that security sovereignty must be consolidated economically and socially.
In closing, Prime Minister Salam pledged full government support to provide all necessary elements for the military's success, promising unsparing efforts to achieve a complete 'Israeli' withdrawal and secure the return of Lebanese prisoners to their cities and villages.
