Saudi Crown Prince and President Aoun Focus on Regional Peace Initiatives
JEDDAH — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call late Sunday from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, during which the two leaders discussed the latest developments in Lebanon and the region, along with efforts to reinforce security and stability, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
President Aoun expressed his deep appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s positions toward Lebanon and its support for efforts to promote stability and peace in the region. The call underscored Riyadh’s continued political backing for Aoun’s presidency and its commitment to strengthening Lebanon’s state institutions, sovereignty, and stability.
Saudi Arabia has supported Aoun’s push to restore the Lebanese state’s authority over its territory and has emphasized the full implementation of the Taif Agreement, relevant international resolutions, and the exclusive possession of arms by the Lebanese state. Riyadh has also backed Lebanon’s efforts to pursue a negotiated path to end hostilities with Israel and restore stability along the border.
Aoun has called for direct talks with Israel to end the conflict, secure an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory, and establish arrangements for a lasting cessation of hostilities. Saudi Arabia has consistently supported diplomatic efforts to end violence and preserve Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The Crown Prince also extended an invitation to President Aoun to visit Saudi Arabia to discuss matters of mutual interest. The call comes as the region experiences heightened tensions, with daily exchanges of strikes between Iran and the United States over the past nine days.
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