NNA - Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Youssef Rajji, on Tuesday received US Ambassador to Lebanon, Lisa Johnson, who informed him of the "continuation of US aid to Lebanon, especially to the Lebanese Army."

Minister Rajji thanked the United States, stressing "the importance of American support to enhance the capabilities of the Lebanese Armed Forces."

Rajji discussed with Ambassador Johnson "the importance of a full Israeli withdrawal from all of southern Lebanon in implementation of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement that entered into force on November 27, 2024, and UN Security Council Resolution 1701."

Rajji also met with Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, whereby they held a frank and clear discussion on bilateral relations. They also discussed how to resolve the issue of the Lebanese passengers stranded in Iran.

Separately, Minister Rajji received Jordan’s Ambassador to Lebanon, Walid al-Hadid, with whom he discussed the developments in Lebanon and the broad Arab region.

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