During his meeting with a delegation from the US Treasury Department led by Sebastian Gorka, Deputy Assistant to the US President for Counterterrorism Affairs, at the Baabda Palace this Sunday evening, Aoun pointed out that “this commitment is translated through a series of legislative and regulatory steps, including the Parliament’s approval of the banking secrecy amendment law, restructuring the banking sector, in addition to the circulars issued by the Central Bank of Lebanon on this matter,” according to the National News Agency in Lebanon.
On the security side, Aoun affirmed that “the Lebanese army and security agencies continue to pursue terrorist cells and refer those involved to the competent judiciary, contributing to maintaining internal stability across various Lebanese regions.”
The meeting also discussed the ongoing communications with the International Monetary Fund and ways to reach an agreement to support Lebanon economically, as well as the necessary steps to revive the banking sector and ensure the flow of funds in line with international standards.
Regarding the border situation, the Lebanese President emphasized the necessity of “pressuring Israel to stop its ongoing attacks on Lebanese territories and adhere to the implementation of International Resolution 1701,” stressing the importance of completing the deployment of the Lebanese army on the southern borders and activating the plan to restrict weapons to the hands of the Lebanese state.
For their part, the American delegation reiterated their country’s support for Lebanon in its efforts to establish security and stability, especially in the south, affirming “Washington’s readiness to support the Lebanese army and enable legitimate security forces to exert full authority over Lebanese territories and end illegitimate armed manifestations.”
