DUBAI: Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun met with US Ambassador to Beirut Michel Issa to discuss his upcoming official visit to the United States on the invitation of US President Donald Trump, as well as the current situation in Lebanon and the wider region. During the meeting, President Aoun stressed the importance of reinforcing the ceasefire in southern Lebanon and increasing pressure on Israel to stop its military operations and comply with the framework agreement announced following the Lebanese-American-Israeli negotiations held in Washington.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Tuesday he expects his upcoming visit to Washington and meeting with US President Donald Trump to yield positive

The visit by the Lebanese head of state will coincide with ongoing US-sponsored Lebanon-Israel talks.