Beirut, July 18 -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun departed for Washington on Saturday morning (local time) along with his wife, Naamt Aoun, on the invitation of US President Donald Trump for a Lebanese-American summit at the White House.

The Lebanese Presidency, in a post on X, informed that President Aoun will hold a series of meetings and consultations with the American officials, regarding the "situation in Lebanon," means to "consolidate the ceasefire", and to "restore security and stability in the region."

One of the key themes of discussions will be the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Lebanese territory and the extension of Lebanese authority across all areas.

"President General Joseph Aoun and First Lady Mrs. Naamt Aoun le...