Najib Mikati News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Lebanese leaders urge US to ensure full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon
Beirut, Feb 8: Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Saturday called on the United States to ensure Israel's complete withdrawal from occupied southern Lebanese territories by February 18, in accordance with the ceasefire agreement brokered by Washington and Paris.
Lebanon agrees to extend ceasefire with Israel until Feb 18
Beirut, Jan 27: Lebanon's caretaker government announced on Monday that it has agreed to extend the ceasefire agreement with Israel until February 18 as the initial 60-day truce expired.
French President pledges support for Lebanese army
Beirut, Jan 17: Visiting French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed on Friday France's commitment to supporting the Lebanese army, announcing plans to establish a new training centre for Lebanese soldiers.
Lebanese President begins parliamentary consultations to nominate new PM
Beirut, Jan 13: Lebanon's new President Joseph Aoun began binding parliamentary consultations on Monday to nominate a Prime Minister to form the first government of his term, according to the official National News Agency.
Syria's de facto leader pledges neutrality in Lebanon's affairs
Damascus, Jan 11: Syria's de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, pledged neutrality in Lebanon's affairs during a joint press conference with visiting Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Saturday.
Lebanese caretaker PM visits Damascus for talks with Syria's de facto leader
Damascus, Jan 11: Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati arrived in Damascus on Saturday for talks with Syria's de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, marking the first visit by a sitting Lebanese premier to Syria in over a decade, Syrian Al-Watan Online newspaper reported.
Lebanese PM raises ceasefire violations as US reaffirms Israeli withdrawal
Beirut, Jan 7: Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati demanded that Israel halt its violations of the ceasefire agreement as Israeli forces continued their withdrawal from southern Lebanon.