Lebanese President Michel Aoun received on Monday a cable of congratulations from US President Donald Trump on the occasion of Independence Day.
Trump stressed Washington’s keenness on supporting Lebanon’s prosperity, security and safety.
He also hailed the progress made throughout the year in staging the parliamentary elections, which were held in May, and in combating terrorism.
In addition, Trump expressed his “deepest appreciation for the partnership between the US and Lebanon.”
He stated that he looks forward to working with the new government that would be committed to preserving Lebanon’s sovereignty and political independence.
Lebanon’s Independence Day falls on November 22.
