U.S. Deputy Special Envoy Morgan Ortagus concluded a two-day visit to Lebanon on Saturday, reinforcing Washington’s call for stronger state authority and economic reform amid heightened regional tensions.
Following meetings with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Ortagus reiterated U.S. demands for the Lebanese government to limit Hezbollah activity in the south and enhance border control with Syria, in line with U.N. Resolution 1701.
On Saturday, she also met with civil society representatives and economic advisors, signaling U.S. support for reform efforts tied to a potential International Monetary Fund agreement. Ortagus emphasized that future U.S. aid would be contingent on measurable progress in transparency and governance.
The visit underscores ongoing American engagement in Lebanon, with officials stressing the need for political neutrality and the empowerment of national institutions.
