Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Wednesday that relations with Syria are “developing for the better,” with coordination underway to address common issues.
According to the Lebanese National News Agency, Aoun said during a meeting with Charles Fries, Deputy Secretary General for Peace, Security and Defense at the European External Action Service, that Syria and Lebanon are coordinating to address the issue of Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
On Israeli-Lebanese issues, Aoun called on “friendly nations, especially those in the European Union, to press Israel to withdraw from occupied Lebanese territories, end its daily aggressions, and release Lebanese detainees.”
“Without meeting these demands, the situation will remain unstable, and the implementation of the army’s plan to ensure the exclusive possession of weapons by legitimate security forces will be hindered,” he added.
The Lebanese president welcomed any support from the European Union to the Lebanese Armed Forces to strengthen their role in maintaining security and stability across the country.
