Meeting of Patriarch Raï and Dorothy Shea in Bkerke: Emphasis on Lebanon's Stability

Maronite Patriarch Bechara Raï received the American ambassador to Lebanon, Dorothy Shea, who left Bkerke without making any statement. Media reports indicate that various topics were discussed during the meeting, with a strong emphasis on Lebanon's urgent need to elect a president. The United States is concerned about stability in Lebanon on all levels and opposes the country's involvement in the Gaza conflict. Regarding the end of the army chief's term, Patriarch Raï reiterated his position against the dismissal of the army chief.