Beirut:Friends of Lebanon have issued a statement confirming their support for Lebanese sovereignty and the state's exclusive control over arms. The statement was circulated by the US Embassy in Beirut.

According to National news agency - Lebanon, the embassies of the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Australia, Canada, and Japan emphasized their strong support for the Lebanese government's efforts to maintain a state monopoly on arms and ensure that decisions regarding war and peace are made solely by the state.

The statement also acknowledged the actions taken by Lebanese authorities in relation to the Dahr al-Baydar case, urging an independent judicial process that remains free from political influence and guarantees full accountability. Furthermore, the embassies stressed the importance of a public commitment from all members of parliament and political parties to uphold the declarations made by the President and Prime Minister that only the Lebanese state should have the authority to decide on matters of war and peace.

The Friends of Lebanon reiterated their ultimate goal of restoring full Lebanese sovereign authority across all Lebanese territories.