Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that his country counts on «the essential political role of Egypt in the Arab region» and on its help during this «difficult phase». Meanwhile, the second meeting of the «mechanism» committee was held in Naqoura, southern Lebanon, chaired by civilian negotiators from the Lebanese and Israeli sides, in the presence of U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus. The meeting stressed that enhancing the capabilities of the Lebanese army, «the guarantor of security in the south Litani sector, is essential for success». The Lebanese Presidency stated that Aoun held a meeting with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly in Beirut, during which he pointed out that activating the work of the Higher Joint Committee between Beirut and Cairo «is»
