Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says the country will doubles efforts “to secure the complete Israeli withdrawal from our lands and the release of our prisoners” after the US-Iran ceasefire agreement was announced.
– Salam said in a statement it hopes this deal “will succeed in putting an end to this war and halting the killing, destruction, displacement, and all the tragedies and pains inflicted upon the Lebanese”.
– He thanked “all those who contributed to achieving this outcome”.
– “We look forward to our people being able to return safely and with dignity as quickly as possible to their cities and villages and will intensify efforts with partners to secure the requirements for reconstruction,” Salam said.
German chancellor says US-Iran deal must also apply to Lebanon
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says a deal between the United States and Iran could help stabilise the global economy, but warned the agreement must also apply to Lebanon.
– Speaking before this week’s G7 meeting in France, Merz said the agreement could have wider economic and regional consequences.
– He also said a diplomatic opening has emerged over the war in Ukraine and he wants to discuss it with President Trump.
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