​The President met the Director General of Civil Defense.

The President praised  the efforts of Civil Defense members and volunteers and their role in extinguishing the fuel tank in Zahrani.

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The Presidency Press Office denied any communication between President Aoun and Judge Bitar.

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President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, received Justice Minister, Henry Khoury, today at Baabda Palace.

The President stressed the necessity of activating the role of the Supreme Judicial Council, especially after the appointment of four members and taking the legal oath with the fifth member yesterday.  

The meeting also addressed ongoing investigations into the bloody events which took place yesterday in the Tayouneh area and the need to expedite their completion to determine responsibilities.

For his side, Minister Khoury expressed his hope that “The Supreme Judicial Council will play its role as it should due to the proper conduct of judicial work, as it is the supervisor of this role”.

 MP Abi Khalil:

The President met MP Cesar Abi Khalil and tackled with him current developments and the needs of the Aley region.

Director General of Civil Defense:

President Aoun received Civil Defense Director General, Brigadier Raymond Khattar.

Khattar briefed President Aoun on the measures and procedures taken by the Civil Defense to ensure full readiness to intervene when necessary, and the difficulties it faces.

For his part, President Aoun praised the efforts made by the Civil Defense with all its individuals and volunteers, especially appreciating their role in extinguishing the fuel tank that caught fire in Al-Zahrani facilities a few days ago.

Denial of Fake News:

The Presidency Press Office denied that there was any communication between President Michel Aoun and judicial investigator, Judge Tarek Bitar, to inform President Aoun of his desire to step down, according to what journalist Simon Abu Fadel mentioned on MTV channel yesterday night.  

The Press Office confirmed that this news was false and baseless, as there was no communication between the President of the Republic and Judge Bitar.  

The Press Office indicated that everything attributed to the President of the Republic and is not issued by him personally or by the Office couldn’t be relied upon.