President of Lebanon assures that negotiations seek a ceasefire and the salvation of the country

Published at: 27/04/2026 09:12 AM

The President of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun, announced that the decision to enter into negotiations with the Zionist State of Israel has as its main objective “to save Lebanon and achieve a ceasefire” in the face of the current situation. He stressed that the government is taking steps to stop the conflict and stabilize the nation, pointing out that “we are striving to end the state of war with Israel and reach a ceasefire agreement, similar to the one reached in 1949.”

The head of state clarified that this step taken by the Beirut authorities does not constitute under any circumstances a capitulation or an act of betrayal of national interests. During his official speech, the president specified that “this step by the Lebanese authorities does not constitute capitulation or betrayal”, assuring that the leadership maintains a firm stance in defense of its sovereignty in the face of the military and political crisis.

He also stressed that the country will maintain its integrity during the scheduled talks and that “Beirut will not accept a humiliating agreement with Tel Aviv”.

The president reaffirmed that the absolute priority is to guarantee the well-being of the population and respect for national dignity, stressing that the path of dialogue is being followed with the purpose of achieving a just peace that will allow the beginning of the recovery of the territory.

Mazo News Team