Aoun receives German minister, vows diplomacy over force in Lebanon

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun received German Development Minister Reem Alabali-Radovan in Beirut on Thursday, affirming commitment to diplomatic solutions.

• Aoun hosted Alabali-Radovan at Baabda palace with German ambassador Thomas Tsanaisen in the delegation.
• Aoun said Lebanon adheres to negotiated solutions, asserting permanent stability cannot be achieved by military force.
• Aoun said Lebanon proposed four files in talks — ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal, border demarcation, and prisoners — with no progress achieved.
• Alabali-Radovan said Germany sees progress in Lebanese reforms and will continue support, calling the army central to the country's stability.