24 Jun 2025 17:54 PM Aoun holds a series of meetings
At the ministerial level, President Aoun received Finance Minister Yassin Jaber, with whom he discussed matters related to his ministry.
At the parliamentary level, President Aoun recieved at Baabda Palace, MP Neemat Frem, with whom he held a tour d'horizon on the current developments, especially in the region after the Israeli-Iranian confrontations.
Following the meeting, MP Frem said that he discussed with the President the challenges facing Lebanon and the region. Frem added that discussions also dwelt on the need to develop the current parliamentary election law and the importance of holding elections on time, and working on a modern election law that represents sects and regions.
Frem also indicated that discussions covered key livelihood dossiers, including the solid waste crisis, administrative appointments, and the port of Jounieh and its vital role.
President Aoun later received MP Ahmad Khair, who said that he discussed with the President regional developments. MP Khair stressed the importance of the decision to restrict weapons to the hands of the Lebanese state. The Lawmaker also affirmed his support for President Aoun during this critical stage, which requires rallying around the state.
At Baabda Palace, President Aoun met with former Minister and former MP Nabil De Freij, with whom he held a tour d'horizon on local and regional issues, as well as Beqai related affairs.
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