Lebanese President Joseph Aoun affirmed his country's rejection of interference in its internal affairs, noting that there are no exceptions regarding carrying weapons.
This came during a meeting between the Lebanese President, today, Wednesday, with the Secretary-General of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani.
Aoun said that his country desires to cooperate with Iran within the bounds of sovereignty and friendship based on mutual respect.
He emphasized that Lebanon is the ultimate homeland for all its citizens, both Christians and Muslims, and that the Lebanese state, through its constitutional and security institutions, is responsible for protecting all Lebanese components.