Aoun, Shea Discuss US-Lebanon Ties under Biden
President Michel Aoun discussed with the US Ambassador the future relations between Lebanon and the United States after President Joe Biden assumed office succeeding Donald Trump, the National News Agency reported on Tuesday.
Aoun asserted Lebanon’s keenness on maintaining friendly and cooperative relations between Lebanon and the US, within a framework of mutual understanding, respect and adherence to common values, said NNA.
Lebanon's indirect maritime demarcation negotiation with Israel was also tackled. Aoun affirmed Lebanon’s stance in resuming negotiations, based on the proposals presented in previous meetings.
The meeting was held at Baabda Palace and was attended on the US side by Andrew Daehne, Political and Economic Affairs’ Advisor at the US embassy in Beirut.
On the Lebanese side: former Minister Salim Jreisatti, Director General of the Lebanese Presidency, Antoine Choucair and Diplomatic Advisor, Osama Khachab, attended, said the agency.
Source: Naharnet
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