Lebanon, Joseph Aoun

Who is Joseph Aoun, a low-profile army chief who is now Lebanon’s president?
Lebanon’s new president and former army commander Joseph Aoun has maintained a low profile. Those who know him say he is no-nonsense and averse to affiliating himself with any party or even expressing a political opinion.
Lebanon's new President Joseph Aoun says his first official abroad trip will be to Saudi Arabia
In a phone call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman who had called to congratulate him on winning the elections, Aoun said, “Saudi Arabia would be the first destination in his visits abroad”
Who is Joseph Aoun, Lebanon's new president?
The former army chief, a favorite of Washington, Paris and Riyadh, says he wants to rebuild his country, currently in tatters.
Saudi Arabia is optimistic about Lebanon under reforms, Saudi FM says in Beirut
Saudi Arabia will continue supporting Lebanon and is optimistic about the country's future after a ceasefire brought an end to a war between Israel and the militant
Lebanon's new President Joseph Aoun to make first official foreign visit to Saudi Arabia
The new Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Saturday his first official overseas trip would be to Saudi Arabia during a call with Saudi Crown Prince
Saudi FM says confident of reform under new Lebanon leaders
Saudi Arabia's top diplomat, on his country's first high-level visit to Beirut after years of strained ties, said Thursday that he believed crisis-hit Lebanon's new leaders could spearhead long-sought reforms.
Saudi Arabia aims to rebuild Lebanon ties with foreign minister’s visit
Foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan became the most senior Saudi Arabian official to visit Beirut in more than a decade on Thursday, marking the kingdom’s attempt to rebuild relations with Lebanon after the country elected a new president.
Saudi FM meets President Aoun in historic visit to Lebanon
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun received Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan at Baabda Palace in Beirut on Thursday. Prince Faisal is the first high-ranking Saudi official visiting Lebanon in over 15 years.
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Aoun Vows ‘New Foundations of Cooperation’ with Gulf after Formation of Govt in Lebanon
Riyadh: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that “new foundations of cooperation” with the Arab Gulf will be established after the formation of a new government. He made his remarks after ...
Saudi foreign minister makes first official trip to Lebanon in a decade after years of strained ties
Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat has visited Lebanon for the first time in a decade following years of strained relations between the oil-rich kingdom and the tiny Mediterranean country.
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Lebanon's parliament elects army commander Joseph Aoun as president, ending a 2-year deadlock
Joseph Aoun arrives for a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, at the government palace in Beirut, Lebanon, Dec. 16 ...
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General Joseph Aoun: Lebanon hopes the new president can stabilise the country in crisis
General Joseph Aoun needs to balance the competing interests of political factions, international donors and regional powers ...
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Macron to President Joseph Aoun at Baabda Palace: France will mobilize the international community to assist Lebanon across all sectors
During a press conference at Baabda Palace, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun conveyed a hopeful message to French President ...
With Hezbollah Battered, Natural Gas Gives Lebanon A Chance
A key opportunity lies in Mediterranean natural gas deposits, which could provide economic relief and energy security for ...
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Aoun tells Spanish minister that Lebanon insists on Israel withdrawal by Jan. 27
President Joseph Aoun stressed Tuesday that “Lebanon insists on the completion of the Israeli withdrawal from the territory that remains occupied in the south within the deadline specified in the ...
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Gebran Bassil: From Joseph Aoun’s Fierce Opponent to Supporter
Beirut: Head of Lebanon’s Free Patriotic Movement MP Gebran Bassil has demonstrated his ability to change his stances and adapt to changes in the country.This was clearly shown when he backed Joseph ...