Baabda:President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, met with Dr. Assaad Eid, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Council for Scientific Research, and a delegation from the Council at Baabda Palace. The meeting focused on the Council's activities and its role in the aftermath of Israeli attacks on Lebanon.

According to National news agency - Lebanon, the delegation briefed President Aoun on their efforts to monitor and document the damage caused by Israeli attacks, especially in southern Lebanon. They provided a report detailing Israeli human rights violations and the destruction of villages, towns, roads, and infrastructure, supported by maps and data. This information is intended to aid in the planning of the reconstruction phase.

The Council expressed its readiness to assist the Lebanese state with its expertise and scientific capabilities, aiming to develop a comprehensive reconstruction plan based on accurate data. President Aoun praised the Council's work, emphasizing its significance in documenting damage and providing data crucial for reconstruction. He reaffirmed his confidence in the researchers' abilities and highlighted the importance of scientific research in state-building.

President Aoun also announced his intention to visit the National Council for Scientific Research to further understand its contributions, confirming ongoing support from the Presidency for the Council and Lebanese researchers in their national mission.