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Salam Briefs Aoun on Results of New York and Washington Visit and Meeting Details

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam briefed President Joseph Aoun on the results of his visit to New York and Washington and his meetings with American and international officials, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and on his tour in the Nabatieh region. Media sources also revealed details of the meetings' behind-the-scenes, including Salam's response to a question about whether the army carries out his orders.

📍 Where things stand: Details of Salam's visit to Washington and New York continue to dominate media coverage, with information circulating about talks with the IMF and his response to a question at the Lebanese Embassy.

⏱️ Timeline

  1. 2 Oct 2026, 18:30 The Lebanese Presidency announced that Prime Minister Nawaf Salam briefed President Joseph Aoun, in a meeting at Baabda Palace, on the results of his visit to New York and Washington and the talks he held with American and international officials regarding the situation in Lebanon and the region, including his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He also briefed him on his tour in the Nabatieh region and the meetings he held with officials and citizens.
  2. 2 Oct 2026, 20:48 Government sources revealed to MTV the content of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's meetings in New York and with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, leading to the IMF, and the behind-the-scenes of his visit to America.
  3. 3 Oct 2026, 06:40 Asrar Nad'a Al-Watan newspaper revealed that Prime Minister Nawaf Salam was asked by experts in American research centers, during a meeting at the Lebanese Embassy in Washington, whether the army carries out an order he issues, and he replied amid the surprise of attendees: 'I hope so'.
Timeline written by AI from the sources below; updated as new reports arrive.
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📅 2026-10-03
MTV Lebanon 06:40
Salam: I hope so
The secrets section of Nidaa al-Watan reported that Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam was asked by experts from American research centers, during a meeting at the Lebanese Embass…
📅 2026-10-02
MTV Lebanon 20:48
What is behind Salam's visit to New York and Washington?
Government sources revealed to MTV the content of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's meetings in New York and with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, leading to the IMF. The sources disc…
Lebanon Debate 18:30
Salam briefs Aoun on the outcome of his visit to New York and Washington and his tour in Nabatieh
The Lebanese Presidency announced that Prime Minister Nawaf Salam briefed President Joseph Aoun at a meeting at the Baabda Palace on the outcome of his visit to New York and Washin…