BEIRUT, Feb 8 : Lebanese President Michel Aoun said on Thursday that talks were underway “to prevent Israeli greed” amid bilateral disputes over a border wall and an offshore energy block in disputed waters.
“Communications are ongoing through the United Nations and friendly states to handle this issue... hoping that Israel does not escalate,” Aoun told a cabinet session, according to his office.
“We will confront any attack” on Lebanon’s territory or waters, he said.
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Lebanon’s Aoun: Talks underway amid disputes with Israel over border wall, energy
Lebanon’s Aoun: Talks underway amid disputes with Israel over border wall, energy
US completes first Venezuelan oil sales valued at $500 million, US official says
- More sales to be completed in the coming days
WASHINGTON: The US has completed the first sales of Venezuelan oil valued at some $500 million, a US official told Reuters on Wednesday.
Additional sales are expected in the coming days and weeks, the official added.
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