For the first time, Lebanon’s President reached the White House, Trump made a big promise, know what both the leaders said on Hezbollah and Israel?

Washington. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met US President Donald Trump for the first time at the White House on Tuesday. The two leaders had detailed discussions on Lebanon-Israel relations and the Lebanese government’s efforts to disarm Hezbollah. Aoun, who is the first Lebanese president to be invited to Washington since 2009, appealed to Trump for political support and continued help for the Lebanese army.

Appeal for American support

“We need to support the LAF,” President Aoun said, referring to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF). Without LAF everything would collapse. His visit is considered very important in terms of efforts to establish lasting peace in Southern Lebanon. It is noteworthy that on June 26, a framework agreement was agreed between the two countries, which includes the withdrawal of Israeli forces, disarmament of Hezbollah and concrete steps towards a future peace agreement.

Trump promised help

During a meeting at the White House, President Trump said Lebanon has been “a very neglected country” that has faced difficult circumstances for decades. “In many ways this is probably a dangerous place,” he told reporters. But they love the country and we will help it. We will help it a lot. Let us tell you that President Aoun is on a tour of America since Saturday and before meeting Trump, he has also met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.