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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun expressed his vision for Lebanon’s future, stating that the state alone will dictate military plans and control weapons, while also emphasizing the need for diplomatic connections with other countries.
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WATCH: Lebanese president says country is ‘tired of war’
Newly-elected Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, center, reviews the honor guard upon his arrival at the Lebanese Parliament to be sworn in as the new president, in Beirut, Lebanon, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
