Lebanon, Aoun

Who is Joseph Aoun, a low-profile army chief who is now Lebanon’s president?
Lebanon’s new president and former army commander Joseph Aoun has maintained a low profile. Those who know him say he is no-nonsense and averse to affiliating himself with any party or even expressing a political opinion.
Lebanon's new president, Joseph Aoun, says a new phase has begun
Lebanon's newly elected president, Joseph Aoun, said Thursday that "a new phase" has started for the war-ravaged country and pledged to rebuild the state, adopt a policy of "positive neutrality" and fight corruption.
Who is Joseph Aoun, the new president of Lebanon?
Joseph Aoun, the former Lebanese army commander, is country’s 14th president after a two-year vacancy. Lebanese Army commander Joseph Aoun is the new president of Lebanon.
Who is Joseph Aoun, Lebanon's army chief turned president?
Joseph Aoun, head of Lebanon ’s army, on Thursday was elected as the country’s 14th president of the republic. The 60-year-old commander takes over the position that has been vacant for over two years due to political deadlock.
Saudi FM meets President Aoun in historic visit to Lebanon
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun received Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan at Baabda Palace in Beirut on Thursday. Prince Faisal is the first high-ranking Saudi official visiting Lebanon in over 15 years.
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Aoun Vows ‘New Foundations of Cooperation’ with Gulf after Formation of Govt in Lebanon
Riyadh: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that “new foundations of cooperation” with the Arab Gulf will be established after the formation of a new government. He made his remarks after ...
Lebanon's parliament chooses army commander Aoun as president, ending a 2-year deadlock
Lebanon’s parliament voted Thursday to elect the country’s army commander, Joseph Aoun, as head of state, filling a more than two-year-long presidential vacuum.
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Lebanese parliament elects Joseph Aoun president after 2-year deadlock
BEIRUT — Lebanon’s parliament voted Thursday to elect Gen. Joseph Aoun, commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, as the country’s new president, ending a years-long leadership vacuum that ...
Saudi Arabia is optimistic about Lebanon under reforms, Saudi FM says in Beirut
Saudi Arabia will continue supporting Lebanon and is optimistic about the country's future after a ceasefire brought an end to a war between Israel and the militant ...
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Lebanon's parliament elects army chief Joseph Aoun as president
Lebanese lawmakers elected army chief Joseph Aoun as head of state on Thursday, filling the vacant presidency with a general who enjoys US approval and showing the diminished sway of the ...
With Hezbollah Battered, Natural Gas Gives Lebanon A Chance
A key opportunity lies in Mediterranean natural gas deposits, which could provide economic relief and energy security for ...
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Aoun tells Spanish minister that Lebanon insists on Israel withdrawal by Jan. 27
President Joseph Aoun stressed Tuesday that “Lebanon insists on the completion of the Israeli withdrawal from the territory that remains occupied in the south within the deadline specified in the ...
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Gebran Bassil: From Joseph Aoun’s Fierce Opponent to Supporter
Beirut: Head of Lebanon’s Free Patriotic Movement MP Gebran Bassil has demonstrated his ability to change his stances and adapt to changes in the country.This was clearly shown when he backed Joseph ...