U.S. envoy Thomas Barrack met on Monday with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the Baabda Palace, joined by diplomat Morgan Ortagus and U.S. Ambassador to Beirut, Lisa Johnson.

Lebanon’s president called on all parties to fully honor their obligations and increase support for the Lebanese Army, while urging the international community to accelerate reconstruction in areas hit by Israeli strikes.

“What is required now is for the other parties to commit to the substance of the Joint Declaration, provide greater support to the Lebanese Army, and speed up the internationally mandated steps to launch reconstruction in the areas targeted by Israeli attacks," Aoun was quoted as saying during the talks.

For his part, Barrack said the coming weeks would bring “significant progress” and the launch of “a roadmap for dialogue with all of Lebanon’s neighbors.”

Speaking following the meeting, he stressed that the next stage requires engagement from Israel, adding that the objective is to build a comprehensive plan for Lebanon’s prosperity, “not just the reconstruction of the south.”

“When we talk about handing over weapons, it is in the interest of the Shiites, not against them,” Barrack said. “In the coming weeks, we will see progress toward a better life for the Lebanese people.”

“I think the Lebanese government has done their part. They’ve taken the first step. Now what we need is Israel to comply with that equal handshake,” Barrack said.

Barrack warned that Hezbollah risked missing a historic opportunity if it refuses to surrender its arsenal.

“Hezbollah must realize what the better option is, and this is part of the foundations for building prosperity,” he said.

He underlined that Washington was not applying pressure through threats or intimidation, nor seeking a new agreement in Lebanon, but rather pushing for the implementation of the existing ceasefire.

“There are no threats, and everyone is cooperating. What we have tried to do is provide guidance to create a stable network of communication between Hezbollah, the Shiites, and Israel,” Barrack said.

He added that there had been no formal U.S. proposal presented to Israel, and therefore nothing Israel had rejected.

“We began discussions with the Lebanese government, and we will later engage with Israel,” he said.

Later, Barrack Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri at his Ain el-Tineh residence, where talks lasted more than an hour.

Berri reportedly questioned Barrack about Israel’s adherence to the ceasefire agreement and its commitment to withdraw from Lebanese territory. He said such steps were the gateway to stability in Lebanon and an opportunity to launch reconstruction efforts, facilitate the return of displaced residents, and secure stronger support for the Lebanese Army.

Speaking briefly after the meeting, Barrack said the meeting with Berri touched on "what matters to everyone — how to achieve prosperity in Lebanon, in the south, the north, and across the country, for all Lebanese."

"My meeting with Speaker Berri was with a shrewd statesman of remarkable history, and we are moving in the right direction,” he said.

The delegation’s third stop was at the Grand Serail, where they met Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.

According to a statement issued by the Lebanese premier's office, Barrack offered condolences over the Lebanese soldiers killed in the south last week and praised recent cabinet decisions.

Salam told Barrack and Ortagus that government decisions had been made in line with Lebanon’s national interest. He urged Washington to take responsibility by pressuring Israel to halt hostilities, withdraw from the five disputed border points, and release detainees.

The prime minister stressed the priority of empowering the Lebanese Armed Forces with funding and equipment to enable them to fulfill their mission. He also underscored the importance of renewing the mandate of the U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), citing its role in consolidating stability and supporting the army’s authority in the south.

Salam further called for a clear international commitment to convene a conference on Lebanon’s reconstruction and economic recovery. The meeting also addressed developments in Syria, where Salam emphasized the need to preserve unity and stability.

The U.S. envoy also met Army Commander General Rodolph Haykal at military headquarters in Yarzeh. Talks focused on the overall situation in Lebanon and regional developments.