The President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, in a phone call with US President Donald Trump, renewed his thanks for the efforts he is making to reach a ceasefire in Lebanon and secure permanent peace and stability in preparation for achieving the peace process in the region. President Aoun hoped that Trump would continue these efforts to bring about a ceasefire as quickly as possible. Trump renewed his support for President Aoun and Lebanon and stressed his commitment to meeting the Lebanese request for a ceasefire as soon as possible.