Aoun says no turning back from bolstering state's exclusive authority

President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday stressed that the state will carry on with its latest decision on arms monopolization.

“We have taken our decision, which is going to the state alone, and we will press on with the implementation of this decision,” Aoun said.

“We should not waste the currently available chances and we should benefit from the Arab and international confidence in Lebanon which was renewed over the past months,” the president added.

Aoun also stressed that “the current challenges in the region can only be faced with our unity, whether we like it or not.”

“Seeking foreign help against the others inside the country is something unacceptable and has harmed the country,” the president added.