President of the Lebanese Republic, General Joseph Aoun, stressed the central role of the judiciary in building a state, where fair judgment is its cornerstone. He called on judges to balance the rights of the state with the rights of citizens, urging them to remain “self-independent and not resign from their duties and responsibilities.”
During his meeting on Monday with the President of the State Shura Council, Judge Fadi Elias, and a high-level delegation of judges, President Aoun reaffirmed his commitment to being “the protector of judges who defend and apply the law” and urged them not to wrong the innocent nor exonerate the guilty.
He further emphasized that, even if personally asked to make a decision contrary to the law, judges must have the courage to refuse, asserting, “We must all remain under the law.”
The delegation included Government Commissioner Judge Ferial Dalloul, Acting Head of the Second Chamber Judge Fatima Al-Sayegh, Head of the Fourth Chamber Judge Youssef Nasr, Acting Head of the Fifth Chamber Judge Youssef Al-Jamil, and Advisor Judge Abdullah Ahmad.
President Aoun Hosts Swiss Ambassador Marion Weichelt Krupski
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun also met with Swiss Ambassador Marion Weichelt Krupski, who delivered a congratulatory message on his election from the President of the Swiss Confederation, Karin Keller-Sutter. The two discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation between Lebanon and Switzerland.
🇨🇭|🇱🇧 Switzerland’s ambassador to Lebanon, Marion Weichelt, has conveyed a message from Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter to Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun. The message congratulates Aoun on his election and reaffirms the importance of Swiss-Lebanese relations. Additionally,… pic.twitter.com/MmybxbrmSq
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Ambassador Weichelt Krupski reiterated Switzerland’s commitment to supporting Lebanon as it faces its current challenges, underscoring Switzerland’s ongoing efforts to assist Lebanon in overcoming its crises.
Later on Monday , President Aoun welcomed MP Ahmad Al-Khair, who congratulated him on his election as President of the Republic. The meeting focused on the general situation and ongoing discussions regarding the formation of the new government.
MP Al-Khair also shared the satisfaction of the people of the Minieh-Dennieh and North Lebanon with President Aoun’s election, expressing their hopes for his term to be one of development for all Lebanese regions, particularly the north.
