NNA - President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, on Monday emphasized that Lebanon’s reform initiatives were driven by national interests rather than solely by international expectations. 

The President made these remarks during a meeting with Paul C. Grove, Clerk of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs.

“The reform process is now underway, and it serves Lebanon’s national interest above all, before being a response to international expectations,” President Aoun said. 

In response, Grove reaffirmed the United States’ continued commitment to supporting Lebanon through sustained assistance.

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