
In a message celebrating US Independence Day, Lebanese President Michel Aoun expressed his hope for Lebanon to 'open a new page of hope' and called on the United States to continue its support for the country. Aoun's remarks reflect a desire for strengthened ties between Lebanon and the US.
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