The United Nations welcomes the election of the Lebanese president: a long-awaited step

The Special Coordinator stressed the need “Accelerate the appointment of a prime minister and form a government without any delay, as the tasks placed on the Lebanese state are extremely huge and it cannot tolerate further wasting of time.”. added: “It is time for every decision-maker to put Lebanon’s interests first, above all personal or political considerations.”

She pointed out that the election of a new president brings hope again, and represents an opportunity to pave the way towards achieving progress in consolidating the cessation of hostilities and ensuring the security and stability of the country, including strengthening the state’s authority over the entire Lebanese territory and advancing comprehensive and sustainable reforms.

She stressed that the United Nations looks forward to working with President Aoun and the relevant authorities to support Lebanon in the concrete and feasible steps it takes to achieve those goals.