NNA – Baabda presidential Palace witnessed today a series of political, educational, social and sports meetings, during which President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, stressed the importance of having the interests of Lebanon's cities, towns and villages as the primary driver in the upcoming municipal and mayoral elections.

In this framework, President of the Repucblic Aoun received MP Farid Haykal El Khazen, who said that he discussed with the President an array of national issues.

MP Khazen said, "We commended the reforms undertaken by the government under the direction of President Aoun.” The MP also stressed that "municipal and mayoral elections will be held as scheduled."

President Aoun also received MP Dr. Edgar Traboulsi, with whom he discussed the educational situation in the country. He also briefed him on the atmosphere of his visit to London, as well as his visit to Northern Ireland.

President Aoun also received President of the American University of Beirut (AUB), Dr. Fadlo Khuri, who briefed him on the current situation and developments at the university.

The President of the Republic then received at the Baabda palace a delegation from the town of al-Aishiyeh, headed by Father Simon Bchara El keserwany, who came to congratulate him on the occasion of Easter.

Additionally, the President welcomed at Baabda palace a delegation from the Beirut Marathon Association, headed by the Association’s President, May Khalil, who extended congratulations to the President on the occasion of Easter and wished him success in his endeavors.

The delegation extended to the President an invitation to attend the Beirut Marathon on Thursday, May 1, 2025, which coincides with Labor Day.

President Aoun also met with a delegation from the Antranik Youth Association, headed by Vicken Jerjian, who briefed the President on the club's humanitarian and social activities, as well as its sports activities which serve the interests of the Lebanese youth in general.

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