Lebanese president: arms control requires security, political and economic approach

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said that arms control in Lebanon must be addressed through a comprehensive approach that takes into account security, political, social, and economic considerations.

Aoun added that Lebanon is open to establishing an alternative mechanism to UNIFIL under United Nations auspices to prevent any security vacuum, according to Al Arabiya.

Aoun previously emphasized that Lebanon's priority remains the continuation of UNIFIL's mission and the renewal of its mandate, while also expressing openness to discussing the development of its operations in line with field requirements and evolving circumstances.