Lebanon's former leader sends heartfelt message to history maker President Joseph Aoun: Video
Former Lebanese President Michel Aoun extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the newly elected President Joseph Aoun.
Meeting at the presidential palace in Baabda, Michel Aoun expressed his support for the new president, acknowledging the challenging circumstances the country faces. "To congratulate him and wish him success in these difficult circumstances, of course, this is an obligation," the former president stated.
On January 9, 2025, the Lebanese parliament elected General Joseph Aoun, the head of the army, as the country's 14th president. This election is seen as a significant step towards stabilising the nation, which has been grappling with economic and political crises.
General Aoun's election is notable for several reasons. Firstly, he is the first president since the 1990s not to be pre-approved by Tehran and Damascus, signalling a shift in Lebanon's political landscape and a weakening of Hezbollah's influence.
Secondly, his presidency is expected to focus on regaining the state's monopoly on the use of force and pursuing accountability and reforms.
His presidency has also been widely welcomed, ending a more than two-year vacancy that left the nation in a state of uncertainty.
