“Today’s vote in Parliament that elected Michel Aoun the President finally brings to a close a long political and institutional crisis in Lebanon that began in the spring of 2014,” stated the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni. “It is an important development which has seen Lebanese political forces work together to strengthen stability and prosperity in Lebanon.”
“In underlining the strong and long-standing ties between our two countries, and reiterating Italy’s commitment to supporting stability in Lebanon and the region,” continued Minister Gentiloni, “I extend good wishes to the new President of the Lebanese Republic, Michel Aoun, and hope he will be able to carry out his mandate effectively, in the interest of the country and its citizens.”