Nigeria, June 24 -- According to a statement from the presidency, Aoun said the process would be followed by the withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied areas, the deployment of the Lebanese army, the return of displaced residents, the release of detainees and the commencement of reconstruction efforts.

The president made the remarks during a meeting with a visiting British parliamentary delegation at the presidential palace in Baabda.

Aoun said ongoing Lebanese-U.S.-Israeli discussions in Washington were addressing key issues, including security arrangements needed to maintain stability in southern Lebanon.

He also called for continued British support for Lebanon, particularly assistance to the Lebanese army through funding, train...