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Lebanon’s prime minister asserts state authority at the UN
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said only Lebanon’s constitutional institutions can speak and negotiate for the country. He outlined Lebanon’s position on ending the war, discussed negotiations with Israel and warned of a vacuum if UNIFIL withdraws.
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AllegedNawaf Salam said that only the Lebanese State, through its constitutional institutions, can speak and negotiate on behalf of Lebanon.
“no one speaks on behalf of Lebanon, and no one negotiates for it except the Lebanese State, through its constitutional institutions”
Nawaf Salam said Lebanon entered negotiations with Israel under the auspices of the United States and its president.
“the Lebanese State has entered negotiations with Israel, under the auspices of the United States and its President”
AllegedNawaf Salam said Lebanon’s position was to end the fighting and establish a consolidated ceasefire.
“an end to the fighting, a consolidated ceasefire”