What Happened in the Meeting Between Lebanon’s President and Tamam Barak?
According to webangah News Agency, Lebanese President Michel Aoun formally delivered his government’s response to the american-proposed initiative during a meeting with U.S. envoy Tom Barak on monday.
Barak stated: “We held an important and productive meeting with Lebanon’s president, and the Lebanese government has submitted its response to our proposal. The response was positive and aligned with the framework we seek. We are satisfied with Lebanon’s answer regarding America’s roadmap and are now focused on a plan for the future-one that requires further dialog.”
Following talks with Aoun, Barak claimed: “This is an possibility for Lebanon as the region undergoes shifts. the world is changing, and President trump wants to support lebanon both economically and security-wise.” He urged all parties to seize this moment to resolve tensions between Lebanon and Tel aviv.
The envoy expressed optimism: “I remain hopeful as everyone desires peace. We will not dictate how Lebanon handles Hezbollah but encourage lessons from past agreements like Taif-while reaffirming Donald Trump’s commitment to rebuilding Lebanon.” He acknowledged Israel seeks peace but admitted achieving it remains challenging.
The formal Lebanese response was reportedly finalized after consensus among President Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, and prime Minister Nawaf Salam-emphasizing Beirut’s adherence to state monopoly over arms while demanding increased pressure on Israel for withdrawal from occupied territories.
