Bou Habib, EU’s Borrell discuss regional developments, call for ceasefire efforts

Caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Abdallah Bou Habib, on Monday received a phone call from Josep Borrell, the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Discussion between the pair reportedly focused on the most recent developments in southern Lebanon and the broader region. Borrell reaffirmed the EU's support for Lebanon's demand for the immediate implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701. Both Bou Habib and Borrell expressed disappointment over the lack of progress in the latest round of negotiations led by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza. The two officials emphasized the importance of continuing efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, viewing it as the essential step to curbing the ongoing escalation and preventing a full-scale regional war. Minister Bou Habib also urged the European Union to exert pressure on Israel to cease its ongoing aggression against Lebanon and to comply with Resolution 1 701. Source: National News Agency - Lebanon