Lebanese president discusses occupation withdrawal, Syria border situation with US envoy
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met US Deputy Middle East Envoy Morgan Ortagus on Saturday to discuss the ongoing situation in southern Lebanon and developments along the border with Syria, the Lebanese National News Agency reported.
The two sides focused on the situation in southern Lebanon, the work of the international monitoring committee, and “Israel’s” withdrawal from areas under its control in the region.
They also addressed the security situation along the Lebanese-Syrian border and the coordination efforts between the two countries.
The discussion extended to issues concerning financial and economic reforms in Lebanon as well as government efforts to combat corruption.
A fragile ceasefire has been in place in Lebanon since November, under which the Zionist occupation forces were supposed to fully withdraw from southern Lebanon by Jan. 26, but the deadline was extended to Feb. 18 after “Israel” refused to comply, maintaining military presence at five border outposts.
