Lebanon: Regional powers cautiously welcome new president DW 01/09/2025
Briefly

"Today, a new phase in Lebanon's history begins," Aoun told lawmakers after being sworn in and then went on to call for "quick parliamentary consultations" to name a new prime minister.
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar congratulated Aoun on his election and said he was hopeful that the move would lead to stability, stating, "I hope that this choice will contribute towards stability, a better future for Lebanon and its people and to good neighborly relations."
Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock emphasized that Aoun's election represents a moment of opportunity, saying, "After many years of crisis and stagnation, this is a moment of opportunity to bring about reforms and change."
The Iranian embassy stated, "We congratulate brotherly Lebanon for the election of General Joseph Aoun," expressing hopes for fostering shared interests between the two nations.
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