Bahrain has stated its support for Lebanon’s “sovereignty” and rejected external interference in its internal affairs, voicing backing for President Joseph Aoun’s efforts to extend state authority and restrict weapons possession to the state alone, Al Jazeera reports.

The Bahraini foreign ministry says in a statement that it supports Aoun’s government in implementing the Taif Agreement and UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which calls for the disarmament of non-state armed groups in Lebanon.

Bahrain also expressed appreciation for US mediation efforts led by President Donald Trump to reach a permanent ceasefire in Lebanon, and praised the Lebanese government’s commitment to ending hostilities, protecting civilians, and securing the return of displaced people.

The ministry called for strengthening international and regional efforts to provide urgent humanitarian support to Lebanon and back UNIFIL peacekeeping forces.