Aoun says diplomacy is 'a war without bloodshed'
President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday stressed "the necessity of concerted efforts between the army, security forces, municipalities and residents to consolidate security and stability and eliminate the risky concept of autonomous security, at a time when the state is working to establish security and end the war."
As for the talks with Israel, Aoun said "diplomacy is a war without bloodshed, while war is bloodshed, destruction and devastation."
"Therefore, the decision was made to engage in negotiations between adversaries, while emphasizing the preservation of rights, and most importantly, the cessation of hostilities, the Israeli withdrawal, and the return of captives, in order to pursue peace after decades of war, death and destruction," the president added.
He reiterated that negotiations do not mean "concessions or surrender," hitting back at remarks by Hezbollah officials and MPs.
"They are rather for resolving problems. It is crucial that the Lebanese people stand by their state in this particular situation, as they are weary of these wars," Aoun said.
"My duty and responsibility is to do everything necessary to achieve security and peace for Lebanon," he added.
Source: Naharnet
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