​Hochstein: “Discussion rounds have been concluded, comments have been identified, and the final version of the proposal will be sent within the next few hours”.

The Lebanese side is carefully studying the final formula in preparation for taking the appropriate decision.

The President was briefed about the details of the discussions with Hochstein over the past three days, by Deputy Speaker Bou Saab.

The Presidency Press Office issued the following statement:

“President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, received a phone call, this afternoon, from the American mediator, Amos Hochstein.

The President was briefed on the results of the recent rounds of contacts with the Lebanese side on one hand, and the Israeli side on the other, during which the observations submitted by the two sides were studied.  

Mr. Hochstein also explained that the rounds of discussions had concluded and the remarks that Hochstein would send over the next few hours were outlined in a copy containing the final version of the proposal on the demarcation of southern maritime borders.

Moreover, Mr. Hochstein thanked President Aoun and his team for the wise management in the negotiations files and for the way in which the points under discussion were dealt with, which facilitated the completion of the negotiations through exhausting work in the past days.

In parallel, the Lebanese side will study the final version carefully in preparation for taking the appropriate decision.

Prior to Hochstein's call, President Aoun met with Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Elias Bou Saab.

Deputy Speaker Bou Saab briefed the President on the talks held during the past three days between him and Hochstein”.

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