2nd phase of Lebanon's municipal elections kicks off

Beirut: The second phase ofLebanon s municipal elections commenced on Sunday, encompassing the governorates of NorthLebanonand Akkar amid stringent se...

Beirut: The second phase of Lebanon's municipal elections commenced on Sunday, encompassing the governorates of North Lebanon and Akkar amid stringent security measures and direct oversight by the relevant authorities.

President General Joseph Aoun visited the Internal Security Forces (ISF) operations chamber in Beirut, where he commended the exemplary coordination among security agencies and the orderly conduct of the electoral process.

He emphasized that municipal elections are developmental in nature rather than political, urging citizens to cast their votes in favor of projects that advance development in their towns and villages, rather than solely focusing on individual candidates.

For his part, Lebanon’s Minister of Interior, Maj. Gen. Ahmad Al Hajjar, affirmed the ministry’s unflagging commitment to neutrality and the strict application of the law without favoritism.

He commended the high level of responsibility demonstrated by citizens during the first phase of the municipal elections held in Mount Lebanon.