Bou Habib briefs Vatican Secretary of State on underway efforts to achieve a ceasefire
Caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Abdallah Bou Habib met in the Vatican City with the Secretary of State of the Vatican, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, where he briefed him on the recent negotiations and the efforts for a ceasefire, the balanced implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701, and Lebanon’s determination to strengthen the presence of the Lebanese army south of the Litani River, far-reaching the border.
Talks also touched on the latest developments, especially in light of the serious Israeli escalation and the recent-day events.
Both men agreed on the importance of giving the voices of moderation and reason a chance instead of giving way to extremism, and the need to reach a ceasefire.
They also agreed on “the necessity of accelerating the election of a president of the republic, given the negative impact of the presidential vacuum on the challenges facing Lebanon.”
During the meeting, Cardinal Parolin inquired with keen concern about the displacement in southern Lebanon, stressing “the importance of preserving the Christian presence in southern villages.”
