Newly elected president General Michel Aoun duly assumed his presidential powers stated by the Lebanese Constitution, at Baabda palace, following his victory at the Parliament on Monday.

Aoun, who was chosen president by 83 lawmakers earlier today, arrived in Baabda afterwards escorted by an official convoy, and walked into the presidential palace as the army played the national anthem.

Lebanon’s new First Lady, Nadia Aoun, and the rest of the family later joined the president for the memorial picture, after he had been decorated as per the protocol.

Source: NNA