PM Salam, in address to EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg, calls for support and stresses diplomacy to restore Lebanon’s sovereignty

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said diplomacy is a national responsibility aimed at restoring Lebanon’s sovereignty and protecting its people, in remarks he shared on X following an address to European Union foreign ministers in Luxembourg.

Salam said that choosing diplomacy “is not a sign of weakness, but an expression of national responsibility” to ensure that no path remains unexplored in efforts to restore sovereignty.

He added that Lebanon is not seeking symbolic engagement, but is determined to seize the opportunity to work toward a lasting solution.

According to Salam, the government is pursuing a diplomatic path aimed at ending what he described as occupation, securing the release of detainees, and ensuring the return of displaced residents to their homes and villages.

He also stressed that the government’s commitment to consolidating the state’s monopoly over arms and ending regional interference in Lebanon’s internal affairs “should no longer be questioned.”

Highlighting the scale of the challenges facing the country, Salam called for greater international solidarity, saying Lebanon needs its European partners “more than ever.”

He outlined three priorities: continued support to address the unprecedented humanitarian crisis, increased backing for the Lebanese Army and Internal Security Forces, and support for recovery and reconstruction efforts as a foundation for long-term stability in Lebanon and the wider region.