Russia says hopes new Lebanon president will bring 'political stability'

by Naharnet Newsdesk 10 January 2025, 11:33

Russia said Thursday it welcomes the election of a new president of Lebanon, which it hopes will bring political stability to the country.

The foreign ministry in a statement said the election of army chief Joseph Aoun "opened up the prospect of strengthening internal political stability in Lebanon and righting the country’s complex social and economic position."

Source: Agence France Presse

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