15 Jul 2025 14:04 PM Rajji urges EU support for Lebanese sovereignty and army at Brussels summit
Rajji noted the army's expanded deployment south of the Litani River, expected to reach 10,000 troops, as a clear signal of Lebanon's determination to protect its sovereignty and stabilize the region.
Moreover, the Foreign Minister warned that the continued Israeli occupation of five strategic hills, despite US- and French-brokered understandings, remains a key obstacle to de-escalation. He called on the EU to intensify diplomatic efforts to halt violations and to renew UNIFIL's mandate.
He also proposed a joint Euro-Arab conference for Lebanon's reconstruction and urged progress on the dignified return of Syrian refugees.
On the sidelines, Rajji met with several Arab and EU foreign ministers, including Syria's Assad al-Shibani and Spain's José Manuel Albares, who is expected to visit Beirut this fall.
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