Joseph Aoun's White House Meeting with Donald Trump Advances US-Lebanon Security and Economic Ties

American sources disclosed to MTV the main security, political, and economic outcomes from President Joseph Aoun's visit to the White House, where he met with US President Donald Trump.

Regarding security cooperation, the sources highlighted three primary points:

First, the expansion of US military assistance and enhanced support for the Lebanese Army's capabilities, reinforcing its role as the sole legitimate national institution responsible for Lebanon's defense.

Second, the initiation of negotiations aimed at establishing a bilateral security agreement between the United States and Lebanon, which would create a permanent framework for long-term strategic cooperation between the two countries.

Third, discussions on monitoring and verification arrangements following the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mandate, including the possibility of extending or modifying UNIFIL's current mandate.

On the economic partnership front, the sources pointed to the following:

Progressing efforts to identify new investment opportunities for American companies in Lebanon, particularly within the energy, telecommunications, digital transformation, and other strategic sectors.

Collaborating with international partners to support Lebanon's reconstruction and the long-term recovery of its economy.

Seeking to establish direct flights between the United States and Lebanon to enhance connectivity, trade, investment, tourism, and bilateral relations.