Beirut, Feb. 22 -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Friday called on the United States to continue supporting the Lebanese army with equipment and resources to help it carry out its national security duties, particularly in southern Lebanon.
During a meeting with a U.S. congressional delegation led by congressman Darrell Issa in Beirut, Aoun also urged Washington to pressure Israel to complete its withdrawal from five remaining points it still occupies in southern Lebanon, according to a statement released by Lebanon's presidency.
Issa congratulated Aoun on his election and reaffirmed Washington's commitment to supporting Lebanon across various sectors, adding that he would work with the U.S. administration and congress to meet Lebanon...