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Lebanese government sovereignty and reform efforts

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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has focused on strengthening state sovereignty and sovereignty, implementing domestic reforms. reforms, and managing regional stability. In late August, Salam visited Tyre to inspect the Lebanese Army’s South Litani Sector, asserting that military presence is a “vital manifestation of state presence” necessary for reclaiming authority. In early September, Salam addressed political criticisms regarding the division of responsibilities between the Cabinet and the Foreign Ministry. Regarding economic stability, Salam highlighted three legislative projects—banking secrecy, banking reform, and the financial gap law—aimed at maintaining credibility with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). presence.” Following a two-day accountability session on September 15-16, accountability session, the Lebanese Parliament renewed its confidence in the Salam his government. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, Salam called for an end to the Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon and the full enforcement of a ceasefire, demanding the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces and the release of all Lebanese detainees. He emphasized that Lebanon must not be used as a “bargaining chip or an arena for external conflicts” and insisted the state must hold exclusive authority over all weapons. During a visit to Washington, D.C., on September 28, Salam met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent officials to discuss the implementation of the June trilateral framework agreement and regional stability. While Salam presented progress on economic reforms, agreement, while U.S. officials emphasized the necessity of addressing need to address Hezbollah's influence. On October 2, Salam visited Nabatieh to reaffirm the state's commitment to reconstruction and regional stability. On October 3, Salam and political leader Walid Jumblatt issued warnings regarding warned that ongoing negotiations with Israel. Jumblatt cautioned that the process risks Israel risk becoming “negotiation for the sake of negotiation,” which could lead to increased Israeli control over Lebanese land and water resources. Salam compared the potential outcome to the failed Palestinian Oslo Accords and called for a clear withdrawal timetable, emphasizing the importance of the 1949 Armistice Agreement. Domestically, Salam has addressed the reconstruction of Southern Lebanon and the return of residents, stating that stability requires “tangible results on the ground,” such as the restoration of water, electricity, and schools. He denied rumors of a government reshuffle, citing resource scarcity as the primary challenge. In mid-October, the cabinet focused on increasing electricity supply hours and approving alternative energy stations. Additionally, Salam met with Army Commander General Rudolf Heikal to discuss national security and the seizure of explosives in the Al-Qasr – Hermel area, while also meeting with Tripoli officials to address an urgent waste management crisis.

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