Aoun says arms monopoly key to regain int'l trust and support

President Joseph Aoun said Tuesday that he is working with all concerned parties to avoid dragging Lebanon into a new war.

"Regaining the trust and support of foreign countries will be a natural result of rebuilding the state on firm foundations, specifically the (state's) monopoly on arms," Aoun said, adding that he is working to achieve these goals with "rationality, realism, and responsibility."