Trump Expresses Admiration for the Leadership of the Lebanese President and Thanks Him for the National Cedar Medal

Beirut - Afaq News - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun received a message from U.S. President Donald Trump, in which he expressed his happiness at welcoming Aoun last July and his admiration for his leadership of Lebanon during this critical time.

The message, the content of which was published by the Lebanese presidency today, Monday, stated: "It was an honor for me to welcome you to the White House on a visit that is historic in every sense of the word, the first for a Lebanese head of state in nearly two decades, at a time when the Middle East is witnessing conflict. I admired your decisive leadership on behalf of Lebanon and its people."

Trump thanked President Aoun for awarding him the National Cedar Medal of the Grand Collar rank, saying: "This initiative represents an exceptional honor and embodies the proud Lebanese spirit, and I will cherish this gesture as a symbol of our shared commitment to peace, security, and prosperity around the world."

President Trump confirmed that First Lady Melania Trump shares his best wishes for him, First Lady Ni'mat Aoun, and their family.