Brussels: US deputy special envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus met on Saturday at Baabda Palace with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to discuss the latest developments in southern Lebanon. The Lebanese Presidency stated in a statement that President Aoun welcomed Ortagus as the discussion focused on southern Lebanon and the Israeli occupation troops' withdrawal. The talks also covered the Lebanese-Syrian border.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the meeting addressed financial and economic reforms for combating corruption, the statement said adding that the talks were held in a "constructive atmosphere" as it was preceded by private talks between the president and the US envoy.
Ortagus was accompanied by Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Levant and Syria, Natasha Franceschi. This visit marks Ortagus' second trip to Lebanon. The earlier mission was in February.