Aoun stresses decision to monopolize arms already taken
Limiting weapons to the hand of the Lebanese state is “a decision that has been taken and it is unacceptable to return to the rhetoric of war,” President Joseph Aoun reiterated on Monday.
“Israeli withdrawal from the five hills represents a necessity to continue the deployment of the army to the border, so that the state alone becomes in charge of border security,” Aoun added, in a meeting in Baabda with a delegation from the French senate.
“The Lebanese Army is deployed on the northeastern border and it is fully performing its duties. It is also in charge of combating terrorism, preventing smuggling operations and preserving domestic security,” the president said.
He added that joint Lebanese-Syrian committees will be formed to address the pending issues, including the demarcation of the land and sea borders and the situations of the displaced Syrians present in Lebanon.
“We have started to make the necessary reforms, which will be completed because they are a Lebanese need before being a foreign demand,” Aoun went on to say.
“Focusing on combating corruption is an essential part of reforms, with the aim of serving the citizen and enhancing public order,” the president added.
“What we’re seeking in all what we are doing is to build the state and restore confidence in it, domestically and externally,” Aoun said, while reassuring that the municipal elections will take place on time.
Source: Naharnet
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