Arab League Chief Stresses Support for Lebanon's Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity Amr Yehia 

Arab League Chief Stresses Support for Lebanon's Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity

Amr Yehia 

Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy stressed the League's support for the Lebanese state, its national institutions, sovereignty and territorial integrity.

This came during his meeting with Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun at Baabda Palace on Monday, as part of his first official visit to Lebanon since assuming office.

During the meeting, both sides discussed developments in Lebanon and the region.

According to a statement by the Arab League, the Secretary-General affirmed the League's support for efforts aimed at enhancing security and stability in Lebanon, stressing the need to halt Israeli aggressions and end the Israeli occupation of Lebanese territories.

Fahmy also emphasized the need for the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, affirming the League's keenness to intensify its political and diplomatic moves to support Lebanon and enhance its active role and contributions to joint Arab action.