{"id":11223,"date":"2026-06-20T06:01:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T06:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=11223"},"modified":"2026-06-20T06:01:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T06:01:23","slug":"rubio-lebanese-president-aoun-discuss-peace-talks-sovereignty-and-hezbollah-disarmament-ahead-of-washington-negotiations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=11223","title":{"rendered":"Rubio, Lebanese President Aoun Discuss Peace Talks, Sovereignty, and Hezbollah Disarmament Ahead of Washington Negotiations."},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><h1>Rubio, Lebanese President Aoun Discuss Peace Talks, Sovereignty, and Hezbollah Disarmament Ahead of Washington Negotiations.<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Washington:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a telephone conversation with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Saturday, reaffirming strong American support for Lebanon&#8217;s efforts to restore full sovereignty, strengthen state institutions, and pursue lasting peace in the region.<\/p>\n<p>According to a statement attributed to State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, Secretary Rubio praised President Aoun&#8217;s leadership and determination in pursuing what he described as a &#8220;historic opportunity&#8221; for Lebanon&#8217;s recovery and independence.<\/p>\n<p>During the call, Rubio emphasized the United States&#8217; commitment to supporting the Lebanese government as it works to establish a fully sovereign state capable of exercising authority throughout its territory while maintaining peaceful relations with neighboring countries.<\/p>\n<p>A key focus of the discussion was the ongoing diplomatic engagement between Lebanon and Israel. Rubio stressed that direct bilateral negotiations between the two countries represent the most viable path toward reconstruction, economic revitalization, and the prevention of recurring cycles of conflict that have long affected the region.<\/p>\n<p>The two leaders also reviewed preparations for the next round of negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, scheduled to take place in Washington from June 23 to June 25. U.S. officials expect the talks to advance efforts toward a sustainable peace framework and address outstanding security and political issues between the neighboring states.<\/p>\n<p>Another major topic was the role of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Secretary Rubio reiterated the U.S. position that the disarmament of Hezbollah is essential for strengthening Lebanese sovereignty and ensuring that the Lebanese state maintains exclusive control over all national territory. He underscored the importance of re-establishing government authority across the country and preventing the existence of armed groups operating outside state control.<\/p>\n<p>The conversation also touched on regional diplomacy, with both sides discussing coordination with allied nations in the Middle East to support Lebanon&#8217;s stability, economic recovery, and broader peace initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>The call comes at a pivotal moment for Lebanon as it seeks to recover from years of economic hardship, political instability, and security challenges. The upcoming Washington negotiations are expected to be closely watched by regional and international stakeholders as a potential step toward reducing tensions and promoting long-term stability in the Eastern Mediterranean.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. officials have repeatedly stated that strengthening Lebanese state institutions, advancing economic reforms, and resolving longstanding security disputes remain central components of Washington&#8217;s strategy toward Lebanon and the wider region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rubio, Lebanese President Aoun Discuss Peace Talks, Sovereignty, and Hezbollah Disarmament Ahead of Washington Negotiations. &nbsp; Washington: &nbsp; U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held [&hellip;]<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" data-url=https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=11223><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10999,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11223","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest-news","category-world-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.9.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Rubio, Lebanese President Aoun Discuss Peace Talks, Sovereignty, and Hezbollah Disarmament Ahead of Washington Negotiations. - The Eagle News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=11223\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Rubio, Lebanese President Aoun Discuss Peace Talks, Sovereignty, and Hezbollah Disarmament Ahead of Washington Negotiations. - The Eagle News\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Rubio, Lebanese President Aoun Discuss Peace Talks, Sovereignty, and Hezbollah Disarmament Ahead of Washington Negotiations. &nbsp; 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