Raggi says Lebanon has taken “courageous decision” to launch direct talks with Israel
Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi said Lebanon, under the leadership of President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, had taken the courageous decision to begin direct negotiations with Israel aimed at securing a full and permanent ceasefire and the liberation of all Lebanese territory.
Speaking at the second ministerial conference on peacekeeping in the Francophone world in Rabat, Raggi said the talks seek to ensure full Lebanese sovereignty and establish a state free from foreign occupation and any illegal armed organization.
Raggi also stressed the need to revive UN peacekeeping operations despite growing international challenges, including Security Council paralysis, financing difficulties and hybrid warfare.
He paid tribute to UNIFIL forces in south Lebanon and outlined priorities including stronger regional peacekeeping capacities, realistic mandates and greater investment in conflict prevention.
