On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia finally announced the resumption of Lebanese exports to its territory after a five-year ban. The decision came on the personal orders of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and “at the request of President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam,” a statement published by the Saudi Press Agency read.The decision, which will bring positive economic benefits to Lebanon, marks another sign of support for the government, which seeks to rebuild ties with Arab countries, particularly through efforts to address Hezbollah’s disarmament. How it helps Lebanon Saudi export thaw could offer Lebanon a timely economic boost But it also sends a message to Iran, which has become increasingly determined to have Lebanon in its sphere of influence.In this context, Saudi envoy to Lebanon Yazid bin Farhan arrived in...
On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia finally announced the resumption of Lebanese exports to its territory after a five-year ban. The decision came on the personal orders of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and “at the request of President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam,” a statement published by the Saudi Press Agency read.The decision, which will bring positive economic benefits to Lebanon, marks another sign of support for the government, which seeks to rebuild ties with Arab countries, particularly through efforts to address Hezbollah’s disarmament. How it helps Lebanon Saudi export thaw could offer Lebanon a timely economic boost But it also sends a message to Iran, which has become increasingly determined to have Lebanon in its sphere of influence.In this context, Saudi envoy to Lebanon Yazid bin Farhan arrived...
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I don't recall President Aoun giving an interview to Reuters on Thursday. Perhaps you meant the second part of the recently released CNN interview?
There is no information online on an Aoun-Reuters interview.
I don't recall President Aoun giving an interview to Reuters on Thursday. Perhaps you meant the second part of the recently released CNN interview? There is no information online on an Aoun-Reuters interview.
13 June 2026 11:45