Nawaf Salam's government. AP
Lebanon’s new government secured parliamentary confidence on Wednesday after PM Salam delivered a speech pledging economic and financial reforms and initiating talks with the International Monetary Fund. The government received the support of 95 out of 128 lawmakers.
The foreign ministry spokesperson stated that Egypt praised this step and highlighted its role in enhancing Lebanon’s security and stability, safeguarding its sovereignty and unity, and restoring its rightful regional standing.
The ministry stressed that the new Lebanese government gaining parliamentary confidence marks the beginning of a new phase for the country to achieve the legitimate aspirations of the Lebanese people.
Meanwhile, Egypt reiterated its full solidarity with Lebanon and its commitment to supporting the government and national institutions, citing the deep-rooted relations and historic ties between the two nations.
Cairo also emphasized its firm support for implementing the ceasefire agreement in
southern Lebanon and urged the immediate, complete, and unconditional withdrawal of Israeli forces from the area, in addition to the strengthening of the Lebanese National Army and the enforcement of the UN Security Council Resolution 1701 by state institutions.
The foreign ministry spokesperson stressed the importance of the resolution's full and impartial implementation, along with an end to repeated
Israeli violations of Lebanon’s sovereignty in all forms.
In January,
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun was elected and sworn in, vowing to usher in a new phase for the country by ending the Israeli occupation, rebuilding southern Lebanon, and ensuring the state's exclusive control over arms.
Earlier this month, Lebanon formed a
new government with PM Salam pledging to lead a "government of reform and salvation" to restore international trust, implement crucial economic reforms, and oversee the
fragile ceasefire with Israel.
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