Aoun Reviews Results of US and Turkey Visits
Lebanese President Michel Aoun confirmed that his visit to the United States achieved positive results, where he agreed with US President Donald Trump on new cooperation between the two countries.
Positive Results
Aoun explained that the meeting with Trump was positive, and that it addressed the Lebanese files that were discussed with the United States.
Aoun also pointed out that one of the most important results of the visit was the lifting of restrictions on the work of American airlines in Lebanon, expressing his hope that Middle East Airlines will resume its flights to American airports.
Visit to Turkey
Regarding his visit to Turkey, Aoun explained that the talks were positive, indicating Turkey's readiness to cooperate with Lebanon in the fields of energy, especially electricity and oil.
Aoun confirmed that progress has been made in the files of borders and prisoners, expressing his hope that these developments will turn into practical steps during the next phase.
Background
Aoun's visit to the United States came within the framework of Lebanon's efforts to strengthen its relations with major countries, where Lebanon is considered a strategic country in the region.
The cooperation between Lebanon and the United States is one of the most important files that were discussed during the visit, where Lebanon is considered a strategic partner of the United States in the region.
In conclusion, Aoun stressed the importance of following up on the files that were discussed during the visit, indicating that these files need to be followed up on to ensure the achievement of the desired results.
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