The spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, Sam Werberg. (Photo taken from the U.S. State Department website)
U.S. State Department spokesperson Sam Werberg stated on Tuesday that Washington is working to support the Lebanese army to enable it to extend its control over the entire Lebanese territory, highlighting continuous communication with the officials.
"Lebanon is undergoing radical changes with the president and the head of government," said Werberg in an interview with the local channel LBCI. He also emphasized "Washington's commitment to supporting the Lebanese army so that it can extend its control over the entire Lebanese territory," affirming discussions on ways to provide economic support to the new government. The U.S. spokesperson also noted that the American administration remains informed of developments in Lebanon daily and listens to its officials' needs "day after day and hour after hour." He also indicated that Trump follows the "America First" approach and will defend American interests above all."
'Promotion of stability in the Middle East'
Commenting on President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East, he noted that this trip "focuses on promoting stability in the Middle East, where he will discuss developments related to the Gaza war with the Saudi Crown Prince, while special envoy Steve Witkoff continues negotiations with Qatar and Egypt to end it." Werberg spoke of effective coordination and cooperation in the areas of security, economy, artificial intelligence, and social development with countries in the region, such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
Trump was warmly met on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, the first stop on a Gulf tour intended to secure big contracts, but which cannot ignore the region's burning diplomatic issues.