LBCI

Lebanon FM says restoring full sovereignty remains the country's top national priority

23-04-2026 | 11:07

Share

Share

Lebanon FM says restoring full sovereignty remains the country's top national priority

Lebanon's Foreign Minister, Youssef Rajji, said the country is gradually reclaiming its sovereign right to make independent decisions, stressing that the Lebanese state alone holds authority over negotiations.

In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Rajji emphasized that Lebanon should not be treated as a bargaining chip by any regional or international bloc.

He underscored that restoring full sovereignty remains the country’s top national priority, adding that there is “no shame” in negotiating with Israel if the objective is to end the war and recover Lebanese territory.

Rajji said the purpose of potential negotiations would be to resolve outstanding disputes between the two countries, particularly on the border, security, and humanitarian issues.

He rejected claims that engaging in talks would amount to surrender, arguing instead that negotiations are a legitimate tool to defend national interests when conducted by the state and based on careful calculations.

Lebanon News

Lebanon

FM

Youssef Rajji

Sovereignty

Priority

Next

France delivers over 9 tons of humanitarian aid to Beirut

LBCI sources: French Foreign Minister may visit Lebanon next week

Previous

Recommended For You

Post-UNIFIL: Lebanon debates future of international forces in south

News Bulletin Reports

13:05

Post-UNIFIL: Lebanon debates future of international forces in south

Israel’s Lebanon dilemma: Withdrawals, border security and reserve force concerns

News Bulletin Reports

13:02

Israel’s Lebanon dilemma: Withdrawals, border security and reserve force concerns

President Aoun, PM Salam discuss new Rome negotiations and upcoming U.S. visit

12:26

President Aoun, PM Salam discuss new Rome negotiations and upcoming U.S. visit

Health Ministry: 4,324 killed and 12,221 wounded in Israeli attacks since March 2

11:49

Health Ministry: 4,324 killed and 12,221 wounded in Israeli attacks since March 2

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Hiba Nasr: Trump holds phone call with President Aoun

2026-04-16

Hiba Nasr: Trump holds phone call with President Aoun

Kuwait's military says air defenses are responding to drone attacks

Middle East News

2026-04-09

Kuwait's military says air defenses are responding to drone attacks

Rubio hails Aoun’s ‘courage and vision’ in pursuing Israel negotiations

2026-05-29

Rubio hails Aoun’s ‘courage and vision’ in pursuing Israel negotiations

Ukrainian strike on market in Moscow-occupied town kills five: Official

2026-07-03

Ukrainian strike on market in Moscow-occupied town kills five: Official

Videos

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

2026-06-26

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

2026-06-26

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

2026-06-20

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

2026-06-19

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

2026-06-16

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat opening ceremony held in presence of Lebanese officials—Video

2026-06-06

Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat opening ceremony held in presence of Lebanese officials—Video

Israeli army releases footage of first tank crossing Litani River toward Beaufort Castle

2026-05-31

Israeli army releases footage of first tank crossing Litani River toward Beaufort Castle

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

2026-03-25

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Post-UNIFIL: Lebanon debates future of international forces in south

1

Post-UNIFIL: Lebanon debates future of international forces in south

LBCI source: Lebanese delegation in Rome seeks agreement on start of pilot zones implementation

2

LBCI source: Lebanese delegation in Rome seeks agreement on start of pilot zones implementation

Israel’s Lebanon dilemma: Withdrawals, border security and reserve force concerns

3

Israel’s Lebanon dilemma: Withdrawals, border security and reserve force concerns

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes Lorengau region in Papua New Guinea: USGS

4

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes Lorengau region in Papua New Guinea: USGS

Trump administration launches effort to isolate International Criminal Court

5

Trump administration launches effort to isolate International Criminal Court

US says will charge cargo ships in Hormuz and reinstate blockade

6

US says will charge cargo ships in Hormuz and reinstate blockade

PM Salam offers condolences to Qatar over death of former emir

7

PM Salam offers condolences to Qatar over death of former emir

Lebanon's PM Nawaf Salam arrives in Doha to offer condolences over death of Qatar's former Emir

8

Lebanon's PM Nawaf Salam arrives in Doha to offer condolences over death of Qatar's former Emir

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More