The UAE welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel and appreciates the efforts of the US President

The UAE welcomed the announcement by the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, that a ceasefire agreement had been reached between the Republic of Lebanon and the State of Israel, and appreciated the diplomatic efforts made by the US President in facilitating reaching this agreement.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its hope that this development would constitute a positive step towards strengthening an environment supportive of regional stability, stressing the importance of continuing effective international coordination to prevent further escalation and avoid its humanitarian and security repercussions in the region.

The Ministry stressed the UAE’s full solidarity with the Lebanese government, its support in this critical stage that brotherly Lebanon is going through, and its support for its work to confine weapons to the state and dismantle terrorist organizations, as this step represents a pivotal step in the path of consolidating national security and stability. It also affirmed its firm commitment to supporting Lebanon’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and its permanent standing by the brotherly Lebanese people in a way that contributes to achieving their aspirations for security, stability, development and prosperity.