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4 days ago
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Lebanon's PM Nawaf Salam: Government to begin preparations for 2026 parliamentary elections
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced that the Lebanese government will begin preparations for the upcoming parliamentary elections, drawing on the lessons learned from the recently concluded municipal and mukhtar polls. Speaking after the close of polling stations, Salam expressed satisfaction with how the electoral process unfolded, acknowledging that each round helps address and improve past shortcomings. He also reaffirmed Lebanon's unwavering demand for the release of Lebanese detainees and the complete Israeli withdrawal from all occupied Lebanese territory. On reconstruction efforts, Salam stated that the government is actively working with the World Bank and donor agencies to secure necessary funding and is continuing outreach to friendly nations to increase aid and support.
LBCI
13-05-2025
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Lebanon's PM meets UK defense official, stresses need for full Israeli withdrawal
On Tuesday, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met with British Deputy Chief of Defense Staff for Strategy and Military Operations, Air Marshal Harv Smyth, at the Grand Serail in Beirut. British Ambassador to Lebanon Hamish Cowell and a delegation of UK officials also attended the meeting. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations, notably cooperation in the security and military sectors. The situation in South Lebanon and broader regional and international developments were also on the agenda. During the talks, Salam emphasized the necessity of a full Israeli withdrawal from all Lebanese territories, reiterating Lebanon's position on the matter.
