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L'Orient-Le Jour
02-08-2025
- Politics
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Received by Patriarch John X of Antioch, Egypt's ambassador to Lebanon condemns Mar Elias church attack in Damascus
Greek Orthodox Patriarch John X of Antioch on Saturday received the ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Alaa Moussa, and his wife at the patriarchal headquarters in Balamand, our correspondent in northern Lebanon reports. During the meeting, the diplomat condemned the deadly attack carried out in June against the Greek Orthodox Mar Elias Church in Damascus, which he described as a "heinous crime." He also stressed that the launch of an "inclusive political process" in Syria, bringing together all components, is the way to restore and guarantee stability, according to a statement. The patriarch praised Egypt's historic role in the Arab world, highlighting its current role under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi. On Friday, the ambassador congratulated President Joseph Aoun on his speech delivered the previous day on the occasion of Army Day, stressing the role of the military in maintaining "stability and sovereignty," following a meeting with the head of state at the Baabda Palace.
L'Orient-Le Jour
01-08-2025
- Politics
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Egyptian ambassador congratulates Aoun for his speech on Lebanese Army Day
Egypt's ambassador to Lebanon, Alaa Moussa, congratulated President Joseph Aoun on Friday for his speech delivered the previous day on the occasion of Army Day, emphasizing the role of the military in maintaining "stability and sovereignty," following a meeting with Aoun at the Baabda Palace, at a time when Hezbollah still refuses to give up its arsenal to the Lebanese state despite local and international pressure. "We congratulated President Aoun for his speech yesterday [Thursday], which stood out for its seriousness and clarity. We are taking advantage of Army Day to stress the role of the military as a guarantor of stability and sovereignty, and we recognize the importance of the efforts made to arrive at a clear plan on the monopoly of weapons. There is a broad internal consensus on the need for the state to be able to extend its sovereignty over the entire Lebanese territory," Alaa Moussa said. In a speech delivered on Army Day, President Aoun emphasized Thursday that the military and security forces must have the exclusive monopoly on weapons "throughout Lebanese territory ... starting today." This strong speech, which broadly echoes the president's notable remarks at his inauguration, was an opportunity for him to send several messages, notably to Hezbollah. He called on the party-militia, as well as its base, to "place their bets on the Lebanese state" and urged critics of the Shiite group to avoid "provocation and one-upmanship." Nawaf Salam's government is preparing to tackle the thorny issue of Hezbollah's disarmament next Tuesday. U.S. envoy Tom Barrack has made several visits to Beirut since the beginning of the summer to support an American proposal on this same issue.
LBCI
28-07-2025
- Business
- LBCI
Speaker Berri holds meetings in Ain al-Tineh, calls for joint parliamentary session
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri received former Prime Minister Hassan Diab at the Second Presidency headquarters in Ain al-Tineh, where the two discussed recent political developments and the current situation in the country. Berri also met with the Ambassador of Egypt to Lebanon, Alaa Moussa. The meeting touched on the latest developments in Lebanon and the region, as well as political and security updates and bilateral relations between the two countries. Separately, Speaker Berri called for a meeting of the Parliament Bureau to be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29. He also invited the Finance and Budget; Administration and Justice; National Defense, Interior, and Municipalities; Public Works, Transport, Energy, and Water; National Economy, Trade, Industry, and Planning; and Media and Telecommunications committees to a joint session at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30. The session will address several legislative proposals, including a draft law to amend Law No. 48 dated September 7, 2017, on public-private partnerships; a proposal to include contractors at the Ministry of Information under the retirement law; and a draft law allowing the Beirut Municipality to authorize energy production.
Middle East
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Middle East
Egyptian amb. hands over invitation to GEM opening ceremony
CAIRO, May 26 (MENA) - Egypt's Ambassador in Beirut Alaa Moussa, handed over an invitation from President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to Lebanese President Gen. Joseph Aoun to participate in the official opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), set for July 3. During a meeting with the Lebanese leader on Monday, Moussa emphasized the great importance Cairo attaches to this global event, noting the museum is envisioned to be the world's largest cultural edifice. He said the museum will ultimately house an unparalleled collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts that demonstrate the uniqueness of Egyptian civilization. Hailing deeply rooted bonds between both countries, the two sides discussed ways to promote bilateral cooperation, as well as the latest development efforts in Lebanon and the region in general. The Egyptian diplomat reiterated Cairo full support for Lebanon. During another meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Monday, Moussa discussed ongoing preparations for convening the Egyptian-Lebanese joint higher committee in Cairo later this year and how to maximize the benefits of the committee's upcoming session. Moussa also handed the Lebanese premier an invitation to attend the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum. (MENA) M A A/R G E
Egypt Today
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egypt invites Lebanese President to attend Grand Egyptian Museum inauguration
Egypt's Ambassador to Lebanon, Alaa Moussa, delivered formal invitations from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, on May 26, 2025- Press photo CAIRO – 26 May 2025: Egypt's Ambassador to Lebanon, Alaa Moussa, delivered formal invitations from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to attend the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), scheduled for July 3. Ambassador Moussa met with President Aoun on Monday, May 26, stressing the significance Egypt places on this historic cultural event. He highlighted the Grand Egyptian Museum as one of the largest cultural institutions in the world, showcasing a vast collection of unique artifacts that reflect the richness and depth of Egyptian civilization. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed the strong and longstanding ties between Egypt and Lebanon, underscored by President Aoun's recent visit to Cairo and his meeting with President Sisi. They also discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation and addressed recent developments in Lebanon and the wider region. Ambassador Moussa reiterated Egypt's steadfast support for Lebanon. Later, the Egyptian ambassador also met with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Their discussions focused on preparations for the upcoming session of the Egyptian-Lebanese Joint Higher Committee, set to convene later this year. They emphasized the importance of maximizing the outcomes of the committee's work to further enhance cooperation between the two brotherly nations. Ambassador Moussa also delivered President Sisi's official invitation to Prime Minister Salam to attend the GEM opening ceremony.
