The U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and official Morgan Ortagus denied reports alleging a meeting with a Lebanese official in Doha, describing it as “false and misleading.” The statement underscored Lebanon’s sovereignty and the Trump Administration’s support for the current government.
The office of U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, along with Deputy Presidential Special Envoy to the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus, has refuted claims of a meeting between Witkoff and an unnamed Lebanese official in Doha, categorizing the report as “false and misleading.”
In a statement on X, the office emphasized that Lebanon is a sovereign nation capable of making its own decisions, stating that the Trump Administration continues to express support for the Lebanese government.
Additionally, the office commended the leadership of President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, highlighting their ongoing efforts to enhance state sovereignty, implement necessary reforms, and respond to the needs of the Lebanese populace.
In conclusion, the U.S. envoy’s office has firmly denied the reported meeting with a Lebanese official, asserting Lebanon’s sovereignty and the continuous support from the Trump Administration for the Lebanese government. The acknowledgment of the efforts of Lebanese leadership to strengthen state institutions further illustrates the U.S. commitment to stability in the region.
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