NNA – Caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants,nbsp; Abdallah Bou Habib, stressed in an exclusive interview with quot;The quot;Monitorquot; website during his visit to Washington, ldquo;the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region in light of the escalating tension in southern Lebanon and the Middle East.rdquo;nbsp;
He emphasized quot;the necessity of dialogue and calm,quot; noting that quot;the security of southern Lebanon depends on the full and comprehensive implementation of UN Resolution #1701, the support of the Lebanese army, and later on concluding a final agreement on the southern border.quot;
Regarding recent events, Bou Habib expressed his ldquo;deep concern about the potential consequences of any future escalation,rdquo; warning that ldquo;slipping into war will have serious repercussions not only for Lebanon and Israel but also for neighboring countries.rdquo;nbsp;
He added, quot;The Israeli invasion of Lebanon, if it occurs, may cause a regional war involving external parties.quot; Therefore, he stressed quot;the need for all parties to prioritize dialogue and peaceful solutions.quot;
In this connection, Bou Habib pointed to ldquo;ongoing international diplomatic efforts, including those led by international partners, which aim to reduce tensions and enhance stability along the southern Lebanese border.rdquo;nbsp;
He underlined quot;Lebanon#39;s commitment to initiatives that enhance regional peace and security.quot;nbsp;
The Foreign Minister also reaffirmed quot;Lebanon#39;s readiness to constructively partake in international efforts aimed at preventing conflict and achieving lasting peace in the Middle East.quot;
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