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President Joseph Aoun receiving a gift from the president of the Tripoli municipality, Abdel Hamid Karamé, during an extended meeting at the city’s Serail, on Oct. 24, 2026. (Credit: Michel Hallak / L'Orient-Le Jour) Add as preferred on Google President Joseph Aoun visited Tripoli on Saturday, declaring that there is « no development without security » and that it was time to end the neglect suffered by the capital of northern Lebanon. He also called for citizens’ interests to be placed above all other considerations.During his tour of the city, the first official visit by a Lebanese president in nearly 15 years, Aoun also made the fight against corruption a ‘‘priority’’ and urged judges and security forces to carry out their duties without giving in to pressure.Arriving in the morning at the Tripoli Serail, accompanied by the ministers of Interior and Justice, Ahmad Hajjar and Adel Nassar, the head of state was greeted by residents. In Al-Nour Square, people gathered and chanted, ‘‘We will sacrifice our soul and blood for you, Aoun.’’’’My visit aims to... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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