Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam emphasized the need for a state that protects its citizens and defends its borders. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to implementing Resolution 1701 and liberating Lebanese territories from Israeli occupation. Salam also highlighted the importance of rebuilding what the Israeli enemy destroyed and the need for a national security strategy. He expressed Lebanon's opposition to the localization and displacement of Palestinians and called for a serious dialogue with the Syrian Arab Republic. Salam announced the government's intention to negotiate with the IMF to address financial defaults and public debt.