Following the conference entitled “Beirut: A Safe City Free of Weapons,” a delegation of Beirut MPs comprising Fouad Makhzoumi, Ghassan Hasbani, Melhem Khalaf, Adnan Traboulsi, Ibrahim Mneimneh, Nadim Gemayel, and Jean Talouzian visited President of the Republic General Joseph Aoun at Baabda Palace.

The delegation presented His Excellency with the conference’s key conclusions, particularly its affirmation of support for the positions of the executive authority, foremost among them those of the President of the Republic, the Prime Minister, and the government as a whole, regarding the extension of state authority throughout all Lebanese territory and ensuring that weapons remain exclusively in the hands of the state. The ultimate objective is to make Beirut a city free of weapons, reinforcing its status as a safe capital and a model for the rest of Lebanon.

The MPs also conveyed a series of recommendations to the President, emphasizing the need for strict enforcement of the law and stronger cooperation among the various military and security agencies, judicial authorities, and administrative bodies. They called for appropriate measures to be taken whenever necessary, including general mobilization, to enable the state to implement its decisions effectively.

The meeting addressed the growing concerns of Beirut’s residents amid ongoing security challenges. The delegation stressed that the security of the capital is the cornerstone of Lebanon’s overall security and that protecting citizens from the dangers posed by uncontrolled weapons has become an urgent priority that cannot be postponed, particularly following recent incidents that resulted in casualties.

In this context, the President briefed the delegation on ongoing international contacts and negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire. His Excellency underscored the significance of this phase, describing it as a pivotal opportunity to establish the long-awaited sustainable stability.

The delegation also expressed its willingness to engage with all parties that share the goal of protecting Beirut and making it a city free of weapons. It emphasized that this initiative is not primarily political, but rather a unifying national endeavor, with the fundamental criterion being a genuine commitment to ensuring that weapons remain exclusively in the hands of the state.

The delegation stressed the need to accompany the coming phase with practical measures that translate these objectives into action, safeguarding the security of the Lebanese people and steering the country away from recurring cycles of violence. It expressed hope that the contours of the forthcoming negotiation phase would soon become clearer, paving the way for lasting solutions that preserve Lebanon’s stability.