NNA - President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, on Wednesday afternoon received a phone call from the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, congratulating him on his presidential election.

During the call, the bilateral relations between Lebanon and the European Union and ways to enhance them were discussed.

European Council President Costa wrote on “X” platform: “Good call today with President Aoun. I’ve congratulated him on his recent election, which brings hope for Lebanon and its people.

 The ongoing ceasefire needs to be fully implemented by all parties.

 I look forward to enhancing the EU-Lebanon partnership and to welcoming President Aoun to Brussels soon.”

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