Municipal and mayoral elections got underway on Sunday morning across Lebanon’s Mount Lebanon governorate, with polling stations opening at 7:00 a.m. under the direct oversight of President Joseph Aoun.

Monitoring the electoral process from the operations room at the Ministry of Interior, Aoun was joined by Interior Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar and Justice Minister Adel Nassar to assess the rollout of both security and administrative measures for the day-long vote.

“Municipalities play a vital role, and these elections are essential,” Aoun said during the visit. “Our responsibility is to ensure protection, security, and a smooth electoral process from start to finish.”

He urged citizens to take advantage of the opportunity to participate in the democratic process, describing the vote as a fundamental civic duty.

“Elections are a right and a responsibility,” he said. “The ballot box is where your voice matters most. Cast your vote for the candidates you believe will best serve your town or city, because that choice rests with you alone.”

Aoun added that Lebanon’s security services had received “clear and firm instructions” to safeguard the integrity of the vote, maintain order, and prevent any disruptions throughout the day.

After wrapping up his visit to the Interior Ministry, the president made his way to the Baabda Serail, seat of the Mount Lebanon governorate, where he met with the governor, accompanied once again by Ministers Al-Hajjar and Nassar.

Later, Aoun headed to the Ministry of Defense to review security measures in place for the election.

He also visited the headquarters of Télé Liban in Tallet El-Khayat, where he was accompanied by the ministers of Information and Justice to monitor the public broadcaster’s election coverage.

Aoun praised the national station for its efforts, particularly in light of limited resources.

The president reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to holding all constitutional deadlines on time, pledging to continue efforts to restore Lebanon to a path of stability and good governance.

“We are putting Lebanon back on the right track,” Aoun said. “This process has already begun.”