Lebanon said Friday that its U.S.-mediated negotiations with Israel in Washington have produced “tangible diplomatic progress in Lebanon’s favor,” announcing a 45-day extension of the existing ceasefire and the launch of parallel political and security tracks aimed at reaching a broader long-term arrangement.

In a detailed statement issued after two days of talks hosted at the U.S. State Department, the Lebanese delegation said the extension was designed to create the conditions necessary for advancing negotiations while preserving stability on the ground.

The delegation said the ceasefire extension would run in parallel with progress on both political and security discussions, including a U.S.-sponsored security track set to begin on May 29 at the Pentagon.

Lebanon described the launch of an “official political track” as a key outcome of the negotiations, saying it reflected Beirut’s “constructive engagement” and enhanced prospects for reaching “a lasting peaceful settlement.”

The next round of negotiations is scheduled for June 2 and 3 at the U.S. State Department in Washington.

According to the statement, the United States will also facilitate and strengthen military communication and coordination channels between Lebanon and Israel on a proactive basis as part of the broader security framework.

The Lebanese delegation welcomed the results of the talks, saying the ceasefire extension and the opening of a U.S.-backed security process would provide “a necessary margin of stability” for the Lebanese people, reinforce state institutions and open a path toward “lasting de-escalation and stability.”

“Lebanon will continue its constructive engagement in the negotiations while upholding its sovereignty and protecting the security and safety of its citizens,” the statement said.

The delegation stressed that Lebanon’s participation in the talks is centered on restoring full national sovereignty and ensuring that state institutions alone exercise authority over Lebanese territory.

It said Lebanon’s “top priority” is restoring full state authority across all Lebanese territory in a way that guarantees border protection, preserves sovereignty and safeguards civilians.

The statement also emphasized Lebanon’s commitment to securing the safe and dignified return of displaced residents to southern Lebanon, supported by reconstruction efforts and economic assistance following months of conflict and destruction.

Lebanon further said it remains committed to securing the release of all Lebanese detainees and recovering the remains of those killed during the conflict.

A major Lebanese demand outlined in the statement was the establishment of what it called an “independent verification mechanism” backed by U.S. guarantees. Beirut said such a mechanism was necessary to avoid the shortcomings of previous arrangements and to ensure that any implementation process is phased, verifiable and does not undermine Lebanese sovereignty.

The Lebanese delegation said the ultimate objective of the negotiations is to transform the current ceasefire into “a comprehensive and lasting agreement” that guarantees the dignity, security and future of the Lebanese people.

“Lebanon is negotiating for a future in which its borders are respected, its sovereignty is safeguarded exclusively through its legitimate institutions — foremost among them the Lebanese army — and its people are able to live in security, peace and lasting stability,” the statement said.