Al-Rahi meets Aoun, calls for national unity after Rome talks
Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi met on Friday with President Joseph Aoun, a day after a seventh round of Israeli-Lebanese talks concluded in Rome.
Following the meeting, Patriarch al-Rahi praised President Aoun’s stances as "honorable" and "patriotic," emphasizing that maintaining national unity remains paramount. He called on all Lebanese to rally behind the Lebanese State and its public institutions to safeguard the country and confront mounting regional challenges.
The Patriarch also reaffirmed the Holy See’s steadfast support for the country, noting that the Vatican remains firmly committed to Lebanon’s stability.
Al-Rahi quoted the president as saying the talks in Rome were "successful" but "Israel has to cooperate a little."
Source: Naharnet
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