Aoun says Lebanon must not waste opportunities on narrow interests
President Joseph Aoun signaled openness to all diplomatic pathways on Wednesday, stating that the primary objective of the ongoing negotiations with Israel is to spare Lebanon from war while protecting its national sovereignty.
"I have outlined the core objectives of the negotiations: sparing Lebanon the scourge of war while safeguarding its sovereignty, stability, and national interests," Aoun said. "I remain open to any option or path that serves these goals, as our ultimate priority is protecting Lebanon and its people."
Aoun called for national unity amid worsening regional tensions and lauded recent remarks by Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, which underscored civil peace, the Lebanese army, and the Taif Accord as non-negotiable "red lines."
"It is a message to the Lebanese before the rest of the world," he said, urging political factions not to squander current opportunities on narrow partisan interests.
"Lebanon has many opportunities ahead, and the crucial thing is that we do not waste them on narrow self-interests but rather learn from the past to build a better future."
Source: Naharnet
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