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MTV Lebanon
3 days ago
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
06 Jun 2025 10:51 AM Rajji intensifies diplomatic efforts amid Israeli strikes
Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji has ramped up diplomatic outreach following Israeli airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs and Ain Qana in the south. He condemned the attacks as violations of UN Resolution 1701 and urged international stakeholders to enforce the ceasefire agreement and ensure Israel's full withdrawal from Lebanese territory. Despite ongoing challenges, Raggi extended Eid al-Adha greetings to all Lebanese, emphasizing the holiday's themes of sacrifice and resilience. He expressed hope for peace, stability, and a collective commitment to safeguarding the nation amidst adversity.
MTV Lebanon
14-05-2025
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
Rajji discusses southern tensions, bilateral ties with UK Ambassador
Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji met with British Ambassador to Lebanon Hamish Cowell for talks on the political and economic situation in Lebanon and ways to enhance bilateral relations. The meeting addressed the escalating tensions in southern Lebanon amid continued Israeli aggression, as well as the expected renewal of the UNIFIL mandate. Both sides stressed the importance of maintaining the peacekeeping force's role. Discussions also touched on the UK's assistance in securing Lebanon's eastern border through surveillance towers deployed along the frontier with Syria. In turn, Minister Raggi welcomed the decision by US President Donald Trump to lift sanctions on Syria, following mediation by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, noting its potential positive impact on Lebanon, especially regarding the return of Syrian refugees. Raggi also received MP Hagop Pakradounian, with whom he discussed recent domestic developments. Pakradounian raised the case of Lebanese-Armenian citizen Viken Oljikjian, detained in Azerbaijan since November 2020, and urged continued efforts by the ministry to secure his release.
