Lebanon, Spain stress Need for ceasefire, restoration of state sovereignty over all Lebanese territory

Lebanon and Spain stressed the need for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Lebanon, allowing for the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, and the restoration of state sovereignty over all Lebanese territory.

This came in a joint statement by Spain and Lebanon following a meeting between Lebanese caretaker Foreign Minister Abdullah Bou Habib, and Spanish Foreign Minister of Jose Manuel Albares.

Lebanon and Spain affirm the call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, allowing for the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which means the restoration of state sovereignty over all its territory, and ensuring the return of displaced persons from both sides of the Blue Line to their homes, read the statement.

The statement added that Spain and Lebanon condemn the attacks against the UN Interim Force in Lebanon and against the Lebanese Army. The governments of the two countries also condemn the attacks against medical personnel and health facilities, journalists and civilians, and demand full respect for international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions.