Aoun calls Berri, Mikati over border deal with Israel
President Michel Aoun on Thursday held phone talks with Speaker Nabih Berri and PM-designate Najib Mikati to discuss with them the file of sea border demarcation in light of the final draft sent by U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein to Lebanese officials, the National News Agency said.
Aoun also discussed the matter in a meeting with caretaker Defense Minister Maurice Slim.
Moreover, Aoun and Slim tackled the situations and needs of the military institution and the issue of the Military Council appointments in light of the current vacancies in it.
Media reports have said that the president might soon make an address to the nation regarding the expected border deal with Israel.
Source: Naharnet
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