Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Lebanese President Aoun

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun today.  They discussed the implementation of the Trilateral Framework.  The Secretary commended the courage of the Government of Lebanon, under President Aoun’s leadership, for their determined effort to reclaim Lebanon’s sovereignty, disarm Hizballah and dismantle its terrorist infrastructure, and move towards peace.  The Secretary reaffirmed the commitment of the United States to supporting the successful implementation of the Trilateral Framework and to backing the Government of Lebanon’s efforts to deliver peace, economic recovery, and a better future for the Lebanese people.