‘Lebanon on path to a more promising future’, UN chief

“A window has opened to a new era of institutional stability, a country able to fully protect its citizens and a system that will support Lebanese people,” Antonio Guterres said at a press conference in the capital Beirut on Saturday. “Will allow the enormous potential of people to flourish.

” The UN chief met with President-elect Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam, and noted an optimistic atmosphere despite significant challenges ahead. ‘Great challenges ahead’ UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday visited southern Lebanon. Mentioned his visit, where a fragile ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, along the Blue Line between Lebanon and Israel, largely António Guterres witnessed firsthand the enormous humanitarian impact and destruction caused by the recent war. Displaced residents returning to southern Lebanon, Beirut and the Bekaa Valley have found their homes in ruins. “Reconstruction needs are enormous. But they are not insurmountable,” he said. He said the United Nations, Lebanese authorities and partners António Guterres also expressed hope that the Israeli people affected by the war will soon be able to resume their daily lives. The UN Secretary-General called on both sides and influential people and parties to fulfill their commitments under the ceasefire and use the agreement to resolve outstanding issues. He called on the Israeli Defense Forces Noted the phased withdrawal of Lebanese armed forces and the increased deployment of Lebanese armed forces south of the Litani River. However, he expressed concern about the continued destruction and deadly airstrikes in southern Lebanon. António Guterres called for the mandatory withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territory, as well as the simultaneous deployment of the Lebanese Armed Forces to southern Lebanon in order to Permanent peace can be ensured in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701. This resolution, adopted unanimously in the Security Council, ended the war between Israel and Hezbollah in 2006. Regional equationsThe UN chief said that after all, the situation in the region is changing rapidly, based on the ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages. Along with the agreement reached, developments have also changed rapidly in the neighboring country Syria. The Secretary General welcomed a large number of Syrians and Palestinians Commended the Government and people of Lebanon for their long-standing solidarity in hosting refugees. “This is the spirit of solidarity that the world must show with the people of Lebanon.” A new chapter of peace, the Secretary-General said That in his last meeting with President Aoun, he had expressed solidarity with the Lebanese people and “expressed his full support for the President and the future government.” He also said that Lebanese institutions should be strengthened. And it will be possible for the Lebanese country to create favorable conditions for the full protection of its citizens. Antonio Guterres said, “And this will be possible with the withdrawal of Israeli forces and the presence of the Lebanese army throughout Lebanese territory, It will be possible to open a new chapter of peace.” Front line of peace The Secretary-General on Friday visited the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission – UNIFIL post in southern Lebanon in Nakoura, where he praised the courage of UN peacekeepers. and expressed gratitude for the determination of those who are working in very challenging circumstances. The UN Chief, during the visit, also visited some of the UNIFIL bases which, last year (2024), were attacked by Israeli forces. António Guterres, addressing the leadership of the UN mission on Friday, said that they are not only deployed on the Blue Line in Lebanon, but are on the front lines of peacekeeping and the UNIFIL mission, It is the most challenging environment of any peacekeeping force.

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