Lebanese President Michel Aoun said on Monday that negotiations to demarcate the southern maritime borders with Israel have reached the “final stages” and the deal will guarantee Lebanon’s rights to oil and gas exploration.
“Communication is ongoing with US mediator Amos Hochstein on some technical details related to the demarcation process,” a statement released by Lebanon’s Presidency quoted Aoun as saying.
Aoun made the remarks during a meeting with UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka at Baabda Palace, during which they discussed border demarcation issues and topics related to peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon.
Aoun reiterated Lebanon’s commitment to international resolutions and the importance of preserving strong coordination between the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and the Lebanese army to ensure the mission’s success in maintaining security and peace on the borders.
For her part, Wronecka briefed Aoun about the deliberations that accompanied the extension of the UN Security Council for the UNIFIL mandate last month and the support that will be provided to the Lebanese army.
