Rubio: The legitimate government should control Lebanese territory
Washington, June 24 (Hibya) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that control of Lebanese territory should rest with the legitimate Lebanese government and its armed forces, not with a terrorist organization such as Hezbollah.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made remarks regarding Lebanon’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the region’s security structures.
Emphasizing the need to strengthen Lebanon’s official institutions, Rubio said: “We hope that the Lebanese Armed Forces and the legitimate, sovereign government of Lebanon will continue to be able to control and secure a greater portion of their territory.”
Referring to Hezbollah’s influence, Rubio added: “They are the ones who should control Lebanese territory, not a terrorist group like Hezbollah.”
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