Former Minister Alain Hakim wrote on "X" platform: "The candidacy of Army Commander General Joseph Aoun for the presidency presents a clear vision: we need a strong president who understands both the field and the governance and who is not swayed by makeshift solutions or personal compromises. Most importantly, he must be capable of overseeing the implementation of the ceasefire agreement to ensure Lebanon’s stability, and committed to ensuring justice for all without yielding to any external pressures."